Project Manager - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

MED Dentistry:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Mar 06, 2024
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of $87,013 - $119,644.

This position has an end date of December 31, 2027.

Location - North Campus Edmonton. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in person.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for The School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is developing a new pilot GAP training program to enhance the integration of skilled newcomers into the Canadian labour market.

Working with the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD), the GAP training program aims to improve the integration of Internationally Trained Dentists (ITDs) for practice in Canada.

The project is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

The Project Manager, GAP training program will provide project management and operational support for the development of the education program and pilot implementation at three-sites across Canada.

The Project Manager will work and collaborate with Program Leadership, ACFD leadership across Canada, lead a team of staff to develop the training program, and support the reporting requirements of the program.

The project's specific objectives are to:

Improve awareness among ITDs of foreign credential recognition processes.
Create a new pathway to reduce barriers for ITDs to practice in Canada.
Provide ITDs with Canadian experience in their intended field of work.
Offer tailored foreign credential guidance and wraparound services to skilled newcomers.
Streamline regulatory processes for ITD credential recognition.
Facilitate the certification process for ITDs wishing to practice dentistry in Canada while ensuring the standards of dental care in the country.

Position

The Project Manager for the ACFD Gap Training Program plays a crucial role in overseeing the development and pilot implementation of an eight month training program over the next four years.

With a focus on navigating regulatory bodies requirements, reporting requirements, and fostering collaboration with ACFD, the Project Manager serves as the primary contact for the Gap Training Program.

Working closely with the Project Steering Committee, training providers, and various stakeholders, the Manager ensures that the project aligns with intended outcomes.

The position will oversee working groups to formulate admission guidelines, gap assessments, and training modules development. Additionally, the Manager is responsible for developing system, strategies, and tools for monitoring program and participant progress.

The role extends to leading the pilot program development in three different sites across Canada, drafting timelines, and organizing meetings with program stakeholders and training sites.

The Manager will also manage a team of employees for the ACFD Gap Training Program.

In terms of policy and regulations, the Manager will support for successful pilot program approval through various bodies, documenting requirements between regulatory bodies, examining boards, institutions, ACFD and Canada.

The Manager will establish and monitor project evaluation with adherence to results-based management practices.

The financial management responsibilities encompass overseeing project-related reporting, maintaining project accounts and budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements.

The Manager will prepare quarterly progress reports, accounting for all project expenditures, while reporting on risks encountered and anticipated in the future.

Ultimately, this multifaceted role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills to successfully guide the implementation of the ACFD Gap Training Program.

**Duties