Lead CPD Education Planner

University of Toronto

The University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), 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.

Your opportunity:

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 design plans 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

Diversity and Inclusion:

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.

Accessibility:

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.

Indigenous Substantiation Process

Job Segment:

• Project Manager, Instructional Designer, Data Analyst, Learning, Rehabilitation, Technology, Education, Data, Human Resources, Healthcare