Education Consultant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Education Consultant

Job Status: 1 Temporary Existing Position Contract Ending November 30, 2027.
Team: Education Program
Reports to: Manager, Education Program
Job Level: 7

I. JOB PURPOSE

Provides consultation and expertise to the regulation of nursing education and the assessment of entry-to-practice requirements and professional competencies. Collaborates with system partners to support evidence-informed decision making.

II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides consultations to system partners, including academic institutions and regulators, on the program approval process, registration requirements, examinations, and entry-to-practice competencies.
• Assesses nursing education programs, applicant qualifications, and practice experience against regulatory requirements; provides recommendations for additional education to applicants.
• Leads implementation approaches, develops work plans, identifies risk and mitigation strategies, and improves processes to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
• Assesses change impacts, identifies implementation considerations, and recommends strategies to support effective transition and adoption of program and process changes.
• Stays current with latest evidence-based practices, research, and trends related to entry-to-practice competencies, examination methodologies, educational standards, and regulatory requirements to evaluate information, identify emerging risks, and recommend solutions that support public protection and evidence informed decision making.
• Develops, delivers, and facilitates discussions, webinars, and information sessions to promote consistent understanding of the Education Program.
• Provides subject matter expertise and regulatory knowledge on projects, work groups, committees, and initiatives representing CNO to advance regulatory priorities.

III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Graduate degree in Nursing or a related field.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with the College of Nurses of Ontario and entitled to practice with no restrictions.
• Minimum 7-10 years of nursing experience including 3-5 years of experience in nursing education, regulatory practice, program evaluation, curriculum development, academic administration, or a related field.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulatory requirements, standards, and competency frameworks.
• Experience leading projects, initiatives, or process improvement activities.

Organizational Competencies
Consistently demonstrate CNO’s Organizational Competencies:

• Innovation – Curiously cultivate new ideas with a desire to learn and a collective focus on the best outcome.
• Integrity – Conduct every interaction with fairness, honesty, and mutual respect.
• Collaboration – Work with the right people at the right time to make the best-informed decision.
• Well-being – Care for the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of ourselves and others.

Job Competencies, Knowledge, Skills

• Analytical and Critical Thinking – uses knowledge of assessment methodologies, program evaluation principles, and QA processes to synthesize information from diverse sources; leverages analysis of regulatory environment and applies system thinking to evaluate broader impacts of regulatory decisions across the education and healthcare systems; discovers patterns, identifies risks and trends, and anticipates impact on system partners to develop evidence-informed recommendations.
• Communication – uses a variety of communication techniques and adjusts delivery to effectively navigate challenging situations; considers the viewpoints of others when sharing information; communicates complex messages in a clear, concise, and compelling manner through a variety of tools including reports, presentations, briefing documents, and correspondence.
• Consulting and Advising – provides subject matter expertise and advice to a broad range of academic and system partners; seeks feedback proactively and explores partners’ assumptions to improve understanding of issue, address concerns, and help partners consider recommendations to meet goals; facilitates the development of multiple plans to advance regulatory standards, frameworks, and practices.
• Planning and Organizing – develops, implements, and maintains complex work plans including implementing structured approaches to support high-quality outcomes; manages competing priorities effectively in complex, ambiguous, and dynamic environments which may include legal consultation to ensure compliance with relevant legislation; supports organizational change initiatives and fosters flexibility and resilience in responding to changing priorities, while ensuring a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Relationship Management– acts as a strategic partner by fostering collaborative relationships across the regulatory environment to advance initiatives and support the ongoing improvement of regulatory programs, policies, and processes; expands network of connections, considering future objectives and needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experienced using collaboration and document management technologies, including Teams, SharePoint, Zoom, and related platforms.

Hiring Range:

$68.39 - $72.67

Full Salary Range:

$68.39 - $82.06

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. the day before the closing date.

To be considered, applications must be submitted through CNO’s recruitment portal, Workday. Unfortunately, CNO is unable to process applications received through other channels.

Our DEI Commitment

The College of Nurses of Ontario protects the public by promoting safe nursing practice. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all.  If you require Code-protected accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] citing “Request for Accommodation” in the subject line.

Land Acknowledgement

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) operates on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of many Indigenous communities across Ontario which continue to be home to Indigenous peoples. CNO’s office is in Toronto, on land that is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples.

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening applications.