Education Program Coordinator – Canada Summer Jobs

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” 

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Pay Range

$25 per hour

We are seeking:
Education Program Coordinator – Canada Summer Jobs
Full-Time Contract position – 8 Weeks (35h/week)

The Education Program Coordinator for VHA’s Best Practice and Education Team will be involved with supporting the coordination of learning and professional development initiatives offered to nurses, personal support workers, and rehabilitation professionals (i.e. occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, registered dieticians, and speech-language therapists).

Key tasks and responsibilities of the role:

• Working with the Best Practice and Education team to help brainstorm creative ways engage adult learners
• Creating communication plans and sharing educational opportunities with learners via posters, emails, newsletters, etc.
• Surveying learners regarding educational needs and summarizing data to inform decision-making for educational offerings
• Reviewing clinical training content produced by clinical educators (subject matter experts) and providing feedback on usability
• Assisting with development of training materials under the supervision of clinical subject matter experts (registered health professionals)
• Coordinating the registration, attendance, payment, and follow-up with learners after attending the session
• Provide observations and recommendations on how educational processes could be improved to make it easier to repeat in the future
• Tracking metrics related to how learners have engaged with educational initiatives
• Creating reports and presenting metrics to organizational stakeholders via briefing notes, PowerPoint presentations, and/or infographics

As this role is being funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program, the following are eligibility requirements:

• You are between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
• You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible).
• You are legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
• You have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Enrolled in University or College with a focus in Nursing, Health Sciences, or Education.
• Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to articulate and communicate to various internal and external sources.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft office suites including SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to communicate and document in an effective, timely and efficient manner.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to deal with multiple priorities is a requirement.
• You are a strong team player and can work effectively under pressure, adhering to deadlines.
• Adaptable in learning new process, software and other tools in a changing environment.
• Proven organizational and effective problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with an emphasis on accountability and continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in an efficient manner.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

• Compensation for education and professional development

• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

• Mentorship and peer support

• Career development opportunities

• Employee and family assistance program

• Wellness resources

• Perks & discounts

• Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.