Project Manager, Physician Learning Program

Description

The Physician Learning Program in the Office of Continuing Medical Education in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Project Manager. This Full‑time Fixed‑Term position is for approximately 14 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Physician Learning Program (PLP) is a collaborative initiative jointly operated by the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, through the Office of Lifelong Learning, and the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine through Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. PLP is dedicated to improving healthcare by supporting physicians and their teams with meaningful, evidence‑informed data and tools for reflective practice.

The Project Manager will contribute to the PLP's mission by managing projects from initiation to completion, building strategic partnerships, and supporting the spread of initiatives. They will ensure physicians have access to actionable data and learning resources to drive clinical improvements across acute care, primary care, long‑term care, rural health care, and mental health and addictions.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Project Manager will manage project lifecycles, support physician engagement, promote knowledge translation, and facilitate reflective practice across various healthcare sectors.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Manage 2 – 5 concurrent healthcare QI projects through all stages of the project life cycle (intake, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure)
• Work with the Managing Director, Medical Directors, and PLP Team Members to engage physician groups in developing and supporting PLP projects
• Support project development and planning, stakeholder engagement, risk / resource management, and working group coordination, including preparation of meeting materials, coordination, and management of agendas / minutes
• Develop and monitor project protocols, materials, feedback reports, and evaluation tools
• Prepare ethics submissions, project proposals, data reports, progress updates, and stakeholder communications
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and outcomes using project management software and best practices
• Maintain effective project documentation and archives throughout the project life cycle
• Identify operational challenges and recommend improvements to enhance project outcomes

Engagement & Collaboration

Knowledge Translation

Data Management and Analysis

Qualifications / Requirements

Application Deadline : February 6, 2026

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 3.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view the Management and Staff Careers website.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff / faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible / racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (oic@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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