Lead CPD Education Planner
Full-time
Toronto, ON, Canada
CAD 95,344-121,932 / year
Lead CPD Education Planner
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
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
Divisional HR Office Email: medhr@utoronto.ca
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.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Indigenous Substantiation Process
The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.
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