The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We’re uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally. Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen.

Position: Cannabis Educator Course Facilitator
Reports to: Continuing Education
Status: Casual (as per Work Agreements)
Length of Contract: 1 year
Site: The Michener Institute

If you want to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences to enhance the health of individuals and communities in Ontario and beyond, we encourage you to apply for the position of Cannabis Educator Course Facilitator with The Michener Institute.

Working with the Continuing Education Department, the CE Integrative Medicine: Cannabis Certificate Program Course Facilitator actively provides support to students registered in online Integrative Medicine: Cannabis Certificate Program.

Position Summary: 

1. Remains current in their subject area; ensuring credentials are maintained
2. Remains fully familiar with course content, format, resources, all assignments, and grading rubrics
3. Refreshes course materials on Michener's Learning Management System (LMS) as required by:
   • Adding / replacing resources (articles, texts, etc.) as needed
   • Checking and revising links
   • Incorporating new materials as appropriate (especially videos, etc.)
   • Ensuring materials are consistent with competencies taught
4. Ensures all materials are accurately posted onto Michener's Learning Management System (LMS) in advance of the course start date
5. Facilitates live online webinar sessions as required by the course format and materials
6. Promotes student engagement throughout the course via the discussion board, chat room and/or scheduled webinars as applicable
7. Monitors student progress, maintains course operations and identifies to the CE department issues that may affect either
8. Assesses student performance using evaluation rubrics and provides effective feedback
9. Maintains course quality by ensuring student feedback is reviewed and course changes are made as required
10. Facilitates workshop sessions following established standards and rubrics
11. Ensures that Michener’s academic and continuing education policies and processes are adhered to by both faculty and students

• Registered Health Care Professional
• Relevant education and experience as a Medical Cannabis Educator
• Knowledge of the subject matter covered in the Certificate program
• Understanding of and commitment to learner centered education
• Familiarity with online course pedagogic principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving and critical decision-making skills
• Knowledge of and access to Microsoft Office
• Ability to implement and evaluate programs through e-learning using the Michener Learning Management System (LMS), virtual learning environment and course management system

Closing Date: Until Filled

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca.

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.