Specialized Program Coordinator – Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program; IEMBP

Job Title

Specialized Program Coordinator – Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP)

Conditionally Funded Term, Part‑time, Hybrid Work

9/30/2028

MRU Main Campus – Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

Mount Royal University’s Faculty of Continuing Education has provided high quality education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 75 years. Serving more than 30,000 students per year, we offer a suite of Ministry of Advanced Education approved programs (occupational programs in massage, personal fitness trainer, and funeral education; academic upgrading; and our Transitional Vocational Programming), over 60 programs and 350+ courses to support professional and personal development in a wide range of topics, and a broad range of music and speech arts programming through our Conservatory.

Our courses cover a diversity of topics, including but not limited to business, technology and health. These courses are offered in a variety of formats on campus, online, in the workplace, and in the community.

The Specialized Program Coordinator (IEMBP) is responsible for the coordination, administration, and content delivery of the Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP). This position supports internationally educated midwives in navigating program requirements, assessment processes, and pathways toward professional practice readiness in Alberta.

The Specialized Program Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the program and key external and internal collaborators, including the College of Midwives, Faculty of Health and Community Education (HCE), subject matter experts (SMEs), instructors, and clinical/community partners. The role provides leadership in program intake and advising processes, assessment coordination, instructional support, and learner success initiatives while ensuring alignment with regulatory, academic, and professional standards.

Due to the specialized nature of the program and the need for professional expertise in midwifery practice, the incumbent must be a registered midwife with current or eligibility for registration/licensure in Canada.

This position is apart‑time conditionally funded term position working 25 hours per week and is anticipated to end September 30, 2028.

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen collaborative relationships with the Alberta Midwifery Organizational Partners (e.g., College of Midwives of Alberta, Alberta Association of Midwives, Provincial Midwifery Administration Office), and Bachelor of Midwifery faculty.
• Act as the primary point of contact for content‑related communication with internal and external collaborators.
• Collaborate with faculty and program leadership to support program planning, implementation, continuous improvement, and regulatory alignment.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) by assisting with hiring processes.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration between instructional team members, SMEs, clinical partners, and program leadership.
• Coordinate and administer student intake processes, including application reviews, assessment evaluations, admissions documentation, and registration setup.
• Support internationally educated midwives in understanding admission requirements, bridging pathways, and assessment expectations.
• Coordinate Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessments and related logistics, including scheduling, evaluator coordination, simulation resources, and learner communication.
• Monitor learner progression through intake, assessment, and bridging activities to ensure timely completion of requirements.
• Maintain accurate learner records, assessment documentation, and program tracking systems in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with applicants, learners, faculty, and regulatory partners regarding assessment outcomes, next steps, and program progression.
• Provide academic and professional advising to internationally educated midwives regarding program requirements, learner success strategies, and available supports.
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