Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range:
$99,865 to $119,148 annually SFU Department Descr:
School of Medicine - Undergraduate Medical Education Position Grade:
12 # of openings:
1 Biweekly Hours:
72 Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!
At Simon Fraser University's School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centred environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and
About the Role
The Associate Director, UGME Curriculum Administration, provides effective operational leadership for the planning and delivery of Years 2 and 3 of the Medical School Undergraduate Program (UGME), including immersive clinical placements, longitudinal family medicine experiences, and elective rotations across the Fraser Health region. The role designs, implements and continuously refines the systems, processes and workflows required to deliver a high-quality, accreditation-aligned curriculum across multiple clinical sites. The Associate Director leads the operational interface between the School of Medicine and clinical partners, ensures placement readiness and consistent learner experience across sites, and works collaboratively with faculty, staff and external partners to align clinical learning experiences with curricular objectives, competency-based education principles, and accreditation requirements.
Qualifications
Master's degree in education, health administration or other relevant discipline and five years of experience in program administration within a medical education environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Knowledge of undergraduate medical education program structures, accreditation requirements (including CACMS standards), and the regulatory and operational context of medical training in Canada.
- Excellent program and project management skills, including planning, scheduling and managing complex operations across multiple sites and partners.
- Excellent partnership-building and negotiation skills, particularly in working with clinical partners, health authorities, and community organizations.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively across academic, clinical, administrative and community audiences.
- Ability to work effectively in a complex, evolving environment with multiple partners and competing priorities.
What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):
- 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
- Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
- On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
- Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
- And more!
*Prorated for part-time employees
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