Remote Virtual Community of Care Coordinator

Company Description   Position:
Virtual Community of Care Coordinator
Department/Division:
Centre for Community Health Education

Reports To:

Academic Program Manager, Centre for Community Health Education
Status:  Contract – Full Time until March 31, 2027
Site:  The Michener Institute
Salary:  $31.15 to $38.94 per hour

Hours:

35 hours per week
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post‑secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full‑time, part‑time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We’re uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally.

Our curriculum is informed by cutting‑edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen.

Job Description   Position Summary
Reporting to the Academic Program Manager of the Centre for Community Health Education, the Virtual Community of Care Coordinator provides comprehensive coordination and engagement support for the Virtual Community of Care on the Circle.so platform. The role is responsible for supporting registrants, fostering meaningful engagement within the online community, and connecting healthcare professionals with resources and opportunities that contribute to employment and relocation in Northern and rural Ontario.

Through community building, outreach, and coordination activities, the coordinator helps cultivate a thriving digital support network that advances program objectives.

The ideal potential applicant has a strong foundation and knowledge in Health Human Resources of Northern and Rural Ontario and resides there currently.
The Northern and Rural Practice Preparation Program, delivered in partnership with Ontario Health North Regions, is funded by the Ministry of Health and addresses urgent Health Human Resources needs. It prepares experienced, practicing healthcare professionals for successful careers in remote communities through self‑paced modules, expert‑guided peer support, and funded community visits.
Responsibilities
Communicate directly with registrants to provide timely support, respond to inquiries, and guide them in accessing the virtual community resources and opportunities.
Support the program’s primary objective to connect registrants with relevant resources, opportunities and community supports
Actively moderate and engage with registrants daily on the online platform to foster a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive online community
Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare employers, partners and stakeholders to promote employment opportunities in Northern and rural communities
Implement engagement strategies and social media‑style content to increase registrant participation, retention, and peer‑to‑peer interaction within the virtual community
Monitor community activity and engagement metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements to enhance the registrant experience and achieve program objectives
Provide administrative, reporting, and coordination support to ensure the effective operation and continuous improvement of the virtual community platform
Qualifications   Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Education, Health Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in program coordination, community engagement, recruitment, human resources, or a related role
Lived experience…