Postgraduate Education Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Postgraduate Education Coordinator

Research Project

Department/Unit Psychiatry

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S340-26

Employee Group NSGEU Local 77

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

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

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 Psychiatry is a large clinical and academic department affiliated with Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health, and IWK Health, providing psychiatric care, education, and research. Reporting to the Operations Manager, Psychiatry, the Postgraduate Education Coordinator coordinates and administers the residency program, including resident scheduling, curriculum delivery, evaluations, accreditation activities, and administrative support to program leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate the Psychiatry Postgraduate Residency Program ( PGY -1 to PGY -5), serving as the primary resource for residents, faculty, and stakeholders.
• Manage resident schedules and rotations, including annual rotation assignments, call schedules, vacation requests, leaves of absence, and external placements.
• Coordinate the academic curriculum and teaching program, including lectures, journal clubs, teaching schedules, attendance tracking, and educational resources through One45 and Brightspace.
• Oversee resident evaluations, examinations, and progression, including rotation evaluations, oral examinations, STACER (Structured Assessment of Clinical Evaluation Report) exams, promotion reviews, and resident performance tracking.
• Support accreditation and regulatory requirements, coordinating documentation, reports, and site visits for the Royal College and other governing bodies.
• Provide administrative and committee support to program leadership, including the Postgraduate Director and key education committees, while maintaining highly confidential resident records and communications.
  
  

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/Administrative Professionals program with approximately five years’ related experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher).
• Exceptional organization, communication, and confidentiality skills
• Ability to work independently in a complex educational program environment.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex schedules, educational programs, and stakeholder communications within a clinical, academic, or healthcare environment.
  
  

Assets

• Knowledge of postgraduate medical education policies, accreditation standards, licensing processes, and evaluation systems.
  
  

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies, in particular:

• Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
  
  

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 10/09/2026

Close Date 10/19/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22319