Lead CPD Education Planner - Jobs and employment opportunities in Canada - jobs-ca.com

Date Posted: 10/26/2026
Req ID: 50769
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Continuing Professional Development
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00060152
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) unit in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (TFOM) is one of the world’s largest providers of continuing education and professional development programming for physicians and other health professionals. CPD facilitates and supports the development of a full range of specialized medical education programs. Working with program directors and conference chairs from across the TFOM, CPD accredits close to 300 programs and conferences per year that attract over 45,000 learners from across Canada and internationally.

As Lead CPD Education Planner, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of education programs that support the ongoing development of healthcare professionals. You will partner with subject matter experts and faculty to develop instructional designplans that integrate educational technologies, ensure the quality and clarity of program materials, and support the strategic evaluation of learning outcomes. Leveraging your expertise in data analysis, learning needs assessment, and evidence-informed educational technologies, you will provide strategic guidance to internal specialists, helping to shape and refine current and future educational programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities

Advising instructors on strategies for developing and delivering curriculum

Advising on the development and evaluation of course and training materials

Coordinating selection and negotiation processes with external vendors

Evaluating learning outcomes for program development

Essential Qualifications:

Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience

Minimum five years of experience in instructional design or educational development within a higher education environment

Proven experience collaborating with educators to design and assess instructional programs aligned with learning goals

Knowledge and understanding of health professions continuing professional development education, program design, and delivery

Experience with sponsorship solicitation and sponsor relationship management

Experience developing marketing strategies and custom plans that are national and international in scope

Demonstrated experience with educational technologies and digital learning platforms

Experience collecting, analyzing, and leveraging data to inform instructional strategies and program improvements

Experience analyzing large data sets to track conference metrics, identify performance trends and uncover strategic growth opportunities

Experience coordinating the selection and negotiation of services or products with external vendors

Knowledge of emerging educational technologies and best practices in digital pedagogy

Advanced proficiency with M365, project management tools and video conference platforms

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills to work with instructors, academic leaders, and external vendors

Must have a strong client and customer service orientation and demonstrate diplomacy and discretion

Ability to work in a fast paced and results oriented environment

Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deliverables

Assets (Nonessential):

Project Management Certification (PMP)

To be successful in this role you will be:

Achievement oriented

Entrepreneurial

Insightful

Self-confident

Self-directed

Please note: This is anticipated to be a 2-year term position.

Closing Date: 11/11/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 14 -- $95,344 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $121,932. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Student Services
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Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.