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The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging is a research center at McMaster University focused on aging optimization. It pursues this goal through interdisciplinary teams that work with older adults and key stakeholders. The institute leverages platforms like the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal and collaborates with the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging. Its work spans biology and behavior, aging-related mobility, and health outcomes to reduce costs and improve well-being. The initiative aims to impact Canadian aging populations at scale through education, research collaboration, and public-facing resources.
Job ID
74106
Job Title
Sr. Education Program Associate - Hybrid (Collingwood, ON)
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Location
459 Hume St, Collingwood, ON
Open Date
02/05/2026
Job Type
Continuing
Close Date
02/12/2026
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 1, Staff
Favorite Job
Department
Family Med
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Grade 6
Salary Range
$22.94 - $36.83 (hourly)
Job Code
JD0991
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Backfilling as Existing
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
21
Posting Details
Schedule
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Anticipated start date: ASAP
Education Level
Requires 2 year Community College diploma in Business Administration, or related field.
Career Level
Requires 3 years of relevant experience.
Location
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital – 459 Hume Street, Collingwood, ON
Job Description
Title:
Sr. Education Program Associate
Jobe Code:
JD00991
Unit/Project Description:
Reporting to the Manager of Education Operations of the Department of Family Medicine (DFM), the Senior Education Associate (SEA) provides support to residents, faculty, tutors, and the Site Director, in relation to the Collingwood site, within the distributed Family Medicine Rural Site.
The Collingwood SEA will organize and support academic programming, clinical scheduling, evaluations and competency based education, as well as additional Family Medicine resident support and department initiatives as required.
The Collingwood SEA will work closely with the Overal Rural Site EA and Rural Site EA team.
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing administrative support for an academic program or department, the Senior Education Program Associate plans and coordinates a variety of academic program or department events, projects and activities and is also accountable for monitoring the applicable project and event budgets and forecasting financial gains and shortfalls. Performs the duties of the position in accordance with established policies, procedures, and calendar of events, and is responsible for coordinating resident rotation schedules and a variety of educational events and other learning and research initiatives. Creates positive partnerships with preceptors, teaching units, clinics, sites, campuses, practices, and other support staff.
Purpose and Key Functions:
Requirements:
Additional Information:
The successful candidate has demonstrated skills working in a team environment as well as independently, demonstrated experience with various software applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and database management as well as proven experience using Microsoft Teams, Zoom or equivalent technologies. Knowledge or experience working in an academic or clinical setting, experience working with medical trainees and a distributed education model are considered an asset, along with experience using MedSIS system.
Preference will be given to candidates who embody our values: Honouring and respecting others and ourselves, practicing creativity and courageous inquiry and action, and engaging one another with generous recognition of our interdependence.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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