Director, Medical Education and Health Technologies
Apply NowCompany: Toronto Metropolitan University
Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1
Description:
At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.
TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Mtis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.
In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter .
About the School of Medicine
It's time to transform medical education. Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Medicine will be designed from the ground up to shift the paradigm of healthcare delivery and improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities. With a community-driven, intentionally inclusive approach, the new school will train doctors whose cultural awareness and humility are as crucial as their medical skills.
Led by Dr. Teresa M. Chan , a forward-thinking educational leader, TMU's School of Medicine will draw on the university's commitment to community, equity, and innovation to address rapidly changing healthcare needs. The school will train a new generation of physicians who are ready to learn, to adapt, and ultimately to be agents of change.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Director, Medical Education and Healthcare Technologies to provide strategic leadership in advancing medical education technologies in the School of Medicine (SoM). This role oversees the end-to-end lifecycle management of the SoM's learning management system, faculty management system, scholarship and research systems, other teaching and learning platforms, and healthcare technologies, including those implemented in the Integrated Health Centres (IHCs). The Director will manage vendor negotiations, system operations, and business application performance to ensure seamless integration, security, and usability.
This role collaborates with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Dean & VP, Medical Affairs and other senior leadership across the SoM to develop and implement medical education technology strategies and action plans. This includes leading outreach and relationship building initiatives, and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders and partners to promote and achieve the goals of the medical education technology portfolio of the School of Medicine.
Responsibilities include:
Leaders at TMU are required to demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:
Position Number 20005333 Reports To Chief Administrative Officer Department School of Medicine Employee Group MAC Vacancy Type Term
This is a newly created position Work Location Hybrid Start Date ASAP End Date 2 years from start date Hours of Work 36.25 Grade D62 Salary Scale $106,214-$169,666 Hiring Salary Range $106,214-$137,940 TA Specialist Chelsea Rudnicki Posting Date April 16, 2025 Application Close Date May 7, 2025
TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Mtis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.
In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter .
About the School of Medicine
It's time to transform medical education. Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Medicine will be designed from the ground up to shift the paradigm of healthcare delivery and improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities. With a community-driven, intentionally inclusive approach, the new school will train doctors whose cultural awareness and humility are as crucial as their medical skills.
Led by Dr. Teresa M. Chan , a forward-thinking educational leader, TMU's School of Medicine will draw on the university's commitment to community, equity, and innovation to address rapidly changing healthcare needs. The school will train a new generation of physicians who are ready to learn, to adapt, and ultimately to be agents of change.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Director, Medical Education and Healthcare Technologies to provide strategic leadership in advancing medical education technologies in the School of Medicine (SoM). This role oversees the end-to-end lifecycle management of the SoM's learning management system, faculty management system, scholarship and research systems, other teaching and learning platforms, and healthcare technologies, including those implemented in the Integrated Health Centres (IHCs). The Director will manage vendor negotiations, system operations, and business application performance to ensure seamless integration, security, and usability.
This role collaborates with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Dean & VP, Medical Affairs and other senior leadership across the SoM to develop and implement medical education technology strategies and action plans. This includes leading outreach and relationship building initiatives, and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders and partners to promote and achieve the goals of the medical education technology portfolio of the School of Medicine.
Responsibilities include:
- Strategic Planning and Portfolio Sustainability
- Portfolio Leadership
- Technical Oversight
- Project Management and Implementation
- Continuous Improvement and Strategy
- Partnership and stakeholder outreach, engagement, and relationship management
- Program Collaborations
- Human Resource Management
Leaders at TMU are required to demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:
- Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values.
- Builds Relationships of Trust & Collaboration: Actively builds a culture of trust and fosters meaningful relationships.
- Leads Inclusively: Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, recognized, empowered to achieve their potential, and valued for their differences.
- Demonstrates Organizational Acumen: Understands and respectfully navigates complex internal and external environments using sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
- Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound decision-making to achieve desired outcomes.
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:
- Completion of a post-secondary degree, Masters preferred, in Computer Science, Information Technology Management, Computer Engineering or Information Systems.
- A minimum of five (7) years of successful leadership experience as a team/department leader of a group of technical professionals on moderately complex projects.
- Demonstrated work experience in the following areas:
- Implementing best practices, managing, maintaining, upgrading and troubleshooting of large public-facing websites/systems/applications/upgrade projects, preferably complex business critical systems with payment components;
- Managing large and complex packaged systems (e.g. ERP, CRM, CMS, eCommerce systems), including upgrade lifecycles, etc. System deployments including requirement gathering, technical feasibility, cost analysis, scheduling, stakeholder consultations and communication;
- Working with applications in relation to communications and the delivery of services via the web;
- Developing customizations, user interfaces, real-time integrations;
- Managing technical services in an environment supporting 40 or more employees;
- Gathering, analysing, and documenting user requirements, translating business requirements into web application functionality, including process design, configuration and testing;
- Vendor/supplier management (negotiating contracts, licensing, etc);
- Creating and contributing meaningfully to technical and business requirements and documentation needed for both technical and business-driven projects/initiatives;
- Developing well-structured and clear technical documentation for different audiences (e.g. step-by-step instructions for non-technical business users; systems upgrade documentation for technical team members / vendors, etc.);
- Advising/implementing processes/tools to streamline support and improve overall users' experience.
- Experience working with and building relationships with multi-sectoral stakeholders.
- Demonstrated Information Technology knowledge and its linkage to business operations;
- Understanding of the function of learning and assessment management systems (LAMS) and other key applications;
- Ability to incorporate understanding of technology infrastructure, including servers, networks, relational database technology, etc. into application design and operations;
- Excellent understanding of data architecture. Knowledge of the principles of software development and programming;
- Proficient knowledge of existing and emerging technologies related to web-based applications;
- Working knowledge of writing test scripts;
- Strong understanding and ability to contextualize how the applications portfolio fits within the larger technical landscape, business environment, user experience, etc;
- Demonstrated technical skill and proficiencies with the following technologies:
- Common Modern Operating Systems;
- Web Platforms/tools/software;
- Collaboration and Productivity tools/platforms, preferably Microsoft SharePoint, Google Enterprise Tools (Google Workspace) and related application integrations, Microsoft Office Suite.
Position Number 20005333 Reports To Chief Administrative Officer Department School of Medicine Employee Group MAC Vacancy Type Term
This is a newly created position Work Location Hybrid Start Date ASAP End Date 2 years from start date Hours of Work 36.25 Grade D62 Salary Scale $106,214-$169,666 Hiring Salary Range $106,214-$137,940 TA Specialist Chelsea Rudnicki Posting Date April 16, 2025 Application Close Date May 7, 2025
- Qualified MAC candidates will be considered before members of other employee groups.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
- Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
- We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
- As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
- Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
- Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
- We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.