Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Medical Education and Scheduling Coordinator
Research Project
Department/Unit Family Medicine
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S334-26
Employee Group NSGEU Local 77
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $29.18 - $36.95 per hour ($53,112 - $67,241 per annum based on 35 hours per week)
Classification C6
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Department of Family Medicine is one of the largest and most complex clinical science departments within the Faculty of Medicine and is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching, research, and administration within the discipline of Family Medicine in a distributed learning environment (across three provinces). Reporting to the Halifax Community Postgraduate Administrator, the Medical Education and Scheduling Coordinator is the primary administrative contact for the South Shore Family Medicine Residency Program, coordinating resident schedules, supporting communications and events, providing policy guidance, and delivering administrative support to site leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and administer resident clinical learning schedules, time-off requests, and related records for Family Medicine residency programs across the Halifax Community and South Shore sites.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, learners, faculty, and staff by providing information, guidance, and support on program policies, procedures, and administrative matters.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support, including preparing correspondence and documentation, maintaining records and databases, scheduling meetings, and coordinating calendars and program activities.
- Support the planning, organization, and delivery of residency program events, including orientation, graduation, curriculum activities, accreditation visits, and other special initiatives.
- Maintain and support educational technology and virtual learning resources, ensuring equipment, software, and online systems are functioning effectively to support program operations.
- Foster effective collaboration across program sites while maintaining confidential resident information, supporting continuous program improvement, and contributing to the efficient operation of the residency program and department.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Business/Office Administration diploma plus approximately three to five years’ relevant work experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail including the demonstrated ability towork independently , multi-task and use initiative in both a self-directed and team environment.
- Strong computer skills, including webinar and online conferencing systems (e.g. Zoom, MS Teams),database management software, MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat with the demonstrated ability to learn new software programs.
- Access to reliable transportation.
Assets
- Advanced experience in MS Excel.
- Previous experience with or knowledge of Brightspace, DalMedix, One45, hospital IT systems, and/or experience dealing with remote technologies and IT matters.
- Experience in a medical environment and/or knowledge of Dalhousie Medical School.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s
core competencies, in particular:
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our
Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed
here .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 10/16/2026
Close Date 10/23/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22281
