Senior Education Program Associate

Schedule 35 hours per week;
Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Education Level 2-year Community College diploma in Business Administration, or related field

Career Level Requires 3 years of relevant experience

Anticipated Fill Date September 28, 2026

Job Description

JD #: JD00991

Pay Grade: 6

Title: Senior Education Program Associate

Unit/Project

Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Education Operations, the Senior Education Program Associate provides support to the Surgery Residency Programs, Strategic

Undergraduate and Continuing Education Programs. The Department of Surgery offers 12 training programs accredited by the Royal College of Physicians

and Surgeons of Canada as well as >25 surgical fellowship and strategic education programs. This position will provide support across Hamilton Health

Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton sites.

This is a continuing position supporting our Surgical Foundations Program as well as supporting strategic education
programming at the undergraduate and continuing education levels in the Department of Surgery. This may include the PULSE summer learning program for undergraduate students.

The Department of Surgery’s  Education that Inspires  pillar is dedicated to excellence in educational experiences and lifelong learning. We emphasize

personal and professional growth for faculty and students. Our leadership and faculty support learners at all training levels, helping them achieve goals and

explore new opportunities. We are committed to providing safe, inclusive environments that inspire and empower learners and faculty to excel as surgeons,

teachers, and scholars, aligning with McMaster University’s mission and the Department of Surgery’s vision of a healthier world.

About the Department of Surgery

Over its 50+ year history, the McMaster Department of Surgery has maintained a steadfast commitment to thinking big and making it possible. We are a

Department with 11 surgical divisions and Royal College residency training programs; together, we are poised to unleash a future fueled by a creative

mindset and powered by our people.

The successful candidate will bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset as we collectively work towards achieving the Department's Vision.

This Vision is based on 6 core tenets:

C.R.E.A.T.E.

Culture that includes

Research that impacts

Education that inspires

Advancement for all

Transformation through innovation & entrepreneurship

Excellence in patient care

About McMaster University

At McMaster University, our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to attract, develop, and retain talented faculty and staff, and to foster inclusive

excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of every individual. McMaster is recognized as one of the top employers in the

Hamilton/Niagara region and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers.

Working at McMaster University brings a robust total rewards package, which is more than just a salary. The elements and structure of the total rewards

packages vary by employee group but include:

• Employer Paid benefits including Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance;
• Pension Plan Options & Post-Retirement Benefits;
• Training, coaching and professional development opportunities;
• Employee tuition assistance for development and education
• Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning;
• Progressive paid annual vacation plan

Please see Total Rewards Overview for Unifor, Local 5555, Unit 1 for more Information.

Job Summary: Responsible for providing administrative support for an academic program or department, the Senior Education Program Associate plans and coordinates a variety of academic program or department events, projects and activities and is also accountable for monitoring the applicable project and event budgets and forecasting financial gains and shortfalls. Performs the duties of the position in accordance with established policies, procedures, and calendar of events, and is responsible for coordinating resident rotation schedules and a variety of educational…