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Coordinator, Research and Professional Development Programs

Date Posted: 08/22/2025
Req ID: 44930
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:

Description:

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

Founded in 1843, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto is globally recognized for its role as an influential leader in all dimensions of healthcare for women, trans people, and nonbinary people. Our faculty members generate practice-changing research, improve national standards of care, advance public policy, and prepare the next generations of physician-leaders in the field. With this position, you would be joining a dynamic administrative team who directly facilitate and support the advancement of research, education, and knowledge translation in obstetrics and gynaecology, from a local to a global perspective.

As the Coordinator, Research and Professional Development Programs, you will collaborate with the Vice Chair, Research; the Director of Resident Research; the Director of Faculty Professional Development; and the Director of Continuing Professional Development to support the goals of their respective portfolios. You will serve as the primary administrative contact for faculty members, trainees, and staff colleagues seeking information under these portfolios.

You will take the lead in coordinating logistics for major departmental events including Research Day, Faculty Professional Development Day, Interhospital Rounds, and related ad-hoc events. Program administration will include our Summer Investigator Program as well as support for the scholarly activity requirements of our Residency Program. Your outstanding organizational skills, along with your clear, effective and proactive communication, will contribute to the ongoing success of our research and professional development programs.


Your responsibilities will include:

• Keeping organized in a fast-paced setting, with a focus on clear, effective and proactive communication with all stakeholders
• Providing administrative support to several committees, including the Research Committee and the Faculty Professional Development Committee
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
• Ensuring efficient administration of Summer Investigator Program, including application system, coordinating student awards processing, and running Summer Research Rounds
• Proofreading and fact-checking content including keeping well-informed on changes to program requirements, policies, procedures and resources
• Coordinating logistics for major events including Research Day conference, Faculty Professional Development Day, and other ad-hoc events
• Collaborating with university and hospital staff, trainees, faculty, and outside vendors regarding research-related resources and event logistics

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum two years of experience in an administrative role in an academic or health related environment
• Demonstrated experience coordinating tasks, generating reports, and maintaining data and records for multiple projects with competing deadlines in a multi-faceted and complex environment
• Demonstrated experience providing program support
• Strong experience supporting event planning, coordination and execution
• Experience with minute-taking, agendas, managing calendars, and supporting committees
• Experience with making minor purchases, collecting and submitting reimbursements, reviewing invoices, and collaborating on cost estimates
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and set/balance competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, showing initiative and good judgement, while also working cooperatively as an effective team member
• Effective project management skills with excellent prioritization and time management skills

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience providing administrative support to the Continuing Professional Development accreditation process
• Familiarity with scientific research

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Possess a positive attitude
• Resourceful

Closing Date: 09/05/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Sharon Hung

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

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.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please .

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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Coordinator, Research and Professional Development Programs Date Posted: 08/22/2025Req ID: 44930Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of MedicineDepartment: Department of Obstetrics & GynaecologyCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: Description: About us: Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.Your opportunity: Founded in 1843, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto is globally recognized for its role as an influential leader in all dimensions of healthcare for women, trans people, and nonbinary people. Our faculty members generate practice-changing research, improve national standards of care, advance public policy, and prepare the next generations of physician-leaders in the field. With this position, you would be joining a dynamic administrative team who directly facilitate and support the advancement of research, education, and knowledge translation in obstetrics and gynaecology, from a local to a global perspective.As the Coordinator, Research and Professional Development Programs, you will collaborate with the Vice Chair, Research; the Director of Resident Research; the Director of Faculty Professional Development; and the Director of Continuing Professional Development to support the goals of their respective portfolios. You will serve as the primary administrative contact for faculty members, trainees, and staff colleagues seeking information under these portfolios.You will take the lead in coordinating logistics for major departmental events including Research Day, Faculty Professional Development Day, Interhospital Rounds, and related ad-hoc events. Program administration will include our Summer Investigator Program as well as support for the scholarly activity requirements of our Residency Program. Your outstanding organizational skills, along with your clear, effective and proactive communication, will contribute to the ongoing success of our research and professional development programs.Your responsibilities will include: Keeping organized in a fast-paced setting, with a focus on clear, effective and proactive communication with all stakeholders Providing administrative support to several committees, including the Research Committee and the Faculty Professional Development Committee Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required Ensuring efficient administration of Summer Investigator Program, including application system, coordinating student awards processing, and running Summer Research Rounds Proofreading and fact-checking content including keeping well-informed on changes to program requirements, policies, procedures and resources Coordinating logistics for major events including Research Day conference, Faculty Professional Development Day, and other ad-hoc events Collaborating with university and hospital staff, trainees, faculty, and outside vendors regarding research-related resources and event logistics Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience Minimum two years of experience in an administrative role in an academic or health related environment Demonstrated experience coordinating tasks, generating reports, and maintaining data and records for multiple projects with competing deadlines in a multi-faceted and complex environment Demonstrated experience providing program support Strong experience supporting event planning, coordination and execution Experience with minute-taking, agendas, managing calendars, and supporting committees Experience with making minor purchases, collecting and submitting reimbursements, reviewing invoices, and collaborating on cost estimates High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook) Exceptional oral and written communication skills Ability to work under pressure and set/balance competing priorities Demonstrated ability to work independently, showing initiative and good judgement, while also working cooperatively as an effective team member Effective project management skills with excellent prioritization and time management skills Assets (Nonessential): Experience providing administrative support to the Continuing Professional Development accreditation process Familiarity with scientific research To be successful in this role you will be: Possess a positive attitude Resourceful Closing Date: 09/05/2025, 11:59 PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type : Budget - ContinuingSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. Job Category: Administrative / ManagerialRecruiter: Sharon Hung Lived Experience Statement Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2 SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see. Accessibility Statement 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.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job : Experienced Business Developer in HR / Recruitment (Freelance)

Are you a seasoned professional with a proven track record in both recruitment and/or B2B business development?

We're looking for an experienced Recruiter (Business Development Associate) to join our team and drive our growth by building and nurturing relationships with global/international clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement strategic business development plans to expand our client base in the recruitment industry.
2. Identify and engage with potential clients, presenting tailored recruitment solutions to meet their needs.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
4. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality recruitment services and achieve business objectives.
5. Monitor industry trends and market conditions to identify new business opportunities.
6. Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
7. Achieve and exceed sales targets through effective business development strategies.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in business development, HR, or preferably within the recruitment industry.
2. Demonstrated success in working remotely and with various clients.
3. Exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders such as clients and candidates.
4. Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
5. Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive approach to achieving goals.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits:

Commission is 50% (for each deal)

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Job: Experienced Business Developer in HR/ Recruitment (Freelance)

Are you a seasoned professional with a proven track record in both recruitment and/or B2B business development? We're looking for an experienced Recruiter (Business Development Associate) to join our team and drive our growth by building and nurturing relationships with global/ international clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to expand our client base in the recruitment industry
• Identify and engage with potential clients, presenting tailored recruitment solutions to meet their needs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality recruitment services and achieve business objectives
• Monitor industry trends and market conditions to identify new business opportunities
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients
• Achieve and exceed sales targets through effective business development strategies
  
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in business development, HR or preferably within the recruitment industry
• Demonstrated success in working remotely and with various clients
• Exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders such as clients and candidates
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive approach to achieving goals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  
  

Benefits

Commission is 50% (for each deal)

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Part-time

Job function

• Job function Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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