Medical Education Help Desk Coordinator

Medical Education Help Desk Coordinator

Date Posted: 05/21/2026
Req ID: 48209
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Postgraduate Medical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00036149
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

The Department of Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) offers a collaborative professional learning environment dedicated to supporting learners, faculty and staff. We offer a respectful team-oriented culture and value the dedication and innovation of all staff who contribute to our mission. We believe in ongoing improvement and innovation and promote a strong commitment to work-life balance among our employees.

As Medical Education Help Desk Coordinator, you will provide front line customer service to our postgraduate medical education community as they interact with our primary online system for the purposes of registration, assessment, evaluation and scheduling. The user base of the Postgraduate Web Evaluation and Registration (POWER) system, includes over 8,000 University and hospital employees, administrative staff, physicians, and learners – clinical fellows and medical residents. You will support and troubleshoot problems related to POWER, and assist with identification, planning and implementation of new enhancements and in the development of long-term plans regarding Information Technology for PGME and all systems usage.


Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to end-user service requests in a timely manner and resolving issues and escalating problems as required
• Providing detailed explanations on computing procedures
• Applying established standards when resolving routine and documented end-user issues
• Following-up with end-users on outstanding technical issues
• Serving as a technical resource on hardware and software related issues
• Training end-users on procedures and IT systems in group and individual settings
• Drafting and editing training content and supporting documentation

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum three years of experience serving as a primary point of contact, managing and troubleshooting customer service requests
• Demonstrated experience working with and supporting a registration and evaluation system
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering in-person and web-based training and providing comprehensive support to end-users
• Experience managing data and generating reports
• Advanced technical skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite and comparable registration and evaluation systems
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with a wide range of stakeholders
• Relentless attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
• Strong commitment to customer service excellence
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• High degree of initiative

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working with POWER system preferred
• Experience working in a medical education (or similar) environment
• Exposure to help desk software

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Meticulous
• Patient
• Problem solver

Please note:

• This is a term position ending in June 2027.

Closing Date: 06/01/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Sharon Hung

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

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Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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