Associate Clinical Director

About Touchstone Institute

Touchstone Institute is a non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors and receives financial support from the Government of Ontario, in addition to generating revenue through direct business to business contracts seeking competency assessment and learning solution services. It’s the largest assessment centre of its kind in Canada, providing professional competency assessment and learning programs to support the delivery of high-quality health care. Touchstone Institute works closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers who provide subject matter expertise to assess and improve the level of competency across individual practice. Touchstone Institute has become an integral part of the commitment to internationally trained health professionals seeking entry into training and practice in Ontario and has expanded to provide assessment, certification, and quality assurance programs for practitioners across Canada.

Purpose

The Associate Clinical Director will support the Clinical Director in providing clinical leadership and clinical guidance for Touchstone Institute education and assessment programs, input into program design, oversee candidate assessment processes and lead quality assurance and improvement initiatives. This role ensures continuity, succession planning, and operational excellence in the delivery of high-quality assessments and learning to support Touchstone Institute’s efforts to optimize health workforce contributions in Canada. The Associate Director will provide coverage and backup for the Clinical Director at various times throughout the year.

This position reports directly to the Clinical Director. Both the Clinical Director and Associate Director hold shared accountability to the Chief Executive Officer for strategic alignment and clinical operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical and Program Leadership
• Support the Clinical Director in overseeing the clinical integrity of educational and assessment programs
• Represent the Clinical Director in internal and external meetings as needed
• Support the Clinical Director and CEO, and Management for strategic program planning
• Support Management and the Clinical Director in the clinical governance of educational and assessment programs
• Provide clinical input into Touchstone Institute policy and program decisions

Program Design & Quality Assurance and Improvement

Engagement – Stakeholder and Practice Ready Ontario Candidates and Assessor

Operational Support

Public Relations and Media

Research and Knowledge Mobilization

Qualifications

Note : The position is primarily remote; however, you will be expected to attend certain meetings in person.

Closing date : September 26, 2025

Touchstone Institute is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and exercises accessible employment practices. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Touchstone Institute’s policies, a request for accommodation will be accepted in all aspects of our hiring process. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation during the recruitment process, please email hr@tsin.ca in advance of your appointment.

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