Assistant Site Director, North Bay Stream Family Medicine Residency Program Apply Online!

Position Start Date: May 1, 2026

Reporting

The Assistant Site Director, North Bay Stream Family Medicine Residency Program, reports to the Program Director, Family Medicine, and functionally to the North Bay Stream Site Director.

Responsibilities

Summary of Functions

Under the guidance of the North Bay Stream Site Director and in collaboration with the other Assistant Site Director(s) and/or Competency Coaches, provides direction for all aspects of education for the North Bay Stream residents including:

• Planning, development and promotion of North Bay Site education including competencies, objectives, outcomes, curriculum and assessment consistent with the accreditation standards of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and with the mission and values of NOSM University (NOSM U)
• In collaboration with the Site Director, Program Director and the Assessment Lead, provide support for residents experiencing difficulties, including attendance at special meetings, identifying faculty members for enhanced learning plan and remediation, and any other task associated with the successful progression of the resident
• Working in collaboration with the site administrative coordinator (SAC) or other administrative personnel to ensure a practical orientation and a welcoming positive environment for learners e.g. organize regular social events, maintain an open-door policy for residents
• Ensuring that learners are well prepared for practice in northern, rural and remote communities
• Participating in overall program assessment and evaluation such as annual quality improvement (e.g., feedback to Program Director, recommendations for improvements to the North Bay stream etc.)
• Provide support, mentorship, and coaching to North Bay stream residents, including residents experiencing difficulties in their training
• Contributing to the recruitment and development of clinical academic sites across Northern Ontario

Specific Responsibilities

Collaborates with North Bay Site Director and Assistant Site Directors, and the other stream Site Directors and Assistant Site Directors in the following tasks and responsibilities:

Administration

• Selection of residents to the stream/site
• May act as a dossier reviewer and/or attend residency interview days
• May be requested to represent and/or attend as the stream delegate to:

• • Residency Program Committee (RPC)
  • Annual face-to-face RPC retreat
  • Site Director Committee (SDC)
  • Resident Assessment and Progression Committee (RAPC)
  • Clinical Curriculum and Academics Committee (CCAC) and Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement Committee (PEQIC), as needed
  • Any other program committees as required

• Maintains regular contact with designated residents by phone or email to discuss strategies to improve learning, teaching, and the learning environment in Northern Ontario communities.
• May be requested to visit local teaching sites at the request of the Program Director and/or North Bay Site Director

Academic

Assists with the following:

• Overseeing the clinical experiences of stream residents to ensure all objectives and competencies can be achieved
• Scheduling of resident rotations, in collaboration with the SAC and the LEG administrator
• Ensuring appropriate assessment of residents in line with the program requirements including face-to-face feedback, direct observation of clinical skills, timely completion of In-Training assessment Reports (ITARs) by faculty and the Periodic Review process
• Ensuring that each resident has an identified Competency Coach
• Identifying and securing resources required for the delivery of the curriculum
• Maintaining regular communication with clinical teachers and Competency Coaches
• Ensuring the provision of safe learning/teaching, research and clinical environments for learners, staff and faculty

Qualifications

Éducation

• Doctor of Medicine degree
• Possession of a current license to practice medicine in the province of Ontario
• Certification in Family Medicine (CCFP)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Holds (or is eligible for) a faculty appointment with NOSM U
• Several years of involvement in postgraduate medical education is an asset
• Experience in the administration of postgraduate residency programs is an asset

Langue

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbally, written and comprehension)
• French/Indigenous language skills would be considered asset

Remuneration

• As per the stipendiary faculty remuneration process

Time Commitment

• One and one-half (1.5) days per month