Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Accreditation Specialist

Department/Unit

Masters in Physician Assistants

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S186-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

2 years

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$52,516 - $70,146 per annum

Classification

ADM-04

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 Faculty of Medicine inspires and enables excellence in health care through its medical education and research programs, and by serving and engaging society. Reporting to theDirector, Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), the Accreditation Specialist develops and implements targeted action plans to address gaps in the curriculum, enhances program assessment and evaluation processes, and ensures ongoing compliance with accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all internal and external accreditation processes for the MPAS program, ensuring compliance with EQual Canada and Accreditation Canada standards. Provide expert guidance and interpretation of accreditation standards to faculty, leadership, and clinical academic units. Coordinate and review data collection from multiple stakeholders to support accreditation assessments and reporting. Oversee accreditation-related committees, task forces, timelines, site visits, and progress reporting to regulatory and institutional bodies. Support projects by applying project management methodologies to ensure successful implementation and stakeholder engagement.

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

Undergraduate degree in business administration or a related field, with a minimum of three years' experience in project management or a related area (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Experience in and knowledge of continuous quality improvement methodologies. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills and the proven ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated organizational and multi-tasking skills, and the proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel).

Assets

Experience in a university, public sector, or health care setting. Experience in working SharePoint application.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's

core

and

leadership

competencies, in particular:

Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Service Knowledge & Thinking Skills Relationship Building

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

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.



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 visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

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

09/24/2025

Close Date

10/02/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19624