Certification Coordinator

Terms: Full-time, Contract (12 Months)

Salary (CAD): $58,700 – $69,000 (Commensurate with experience)

This salary range reflects the expected starting salary based on qualifications and experience. This is not the full salary range for the position. Opportunities for growth within the full salary range are available in alignment with organizational policies and individual / organizational performance. The offer package provided to the successful candidate will be based on experience, qualifications and other relevant factors.

Location: Montreal (Hybrid Work Model) | Ottawa (Hybrid Work Model) | Possibility of Remote

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Certification Coordinator works within the Accreditation Canada team and is responsible for the planning and coordination of compliance assessment visits for private seniors’ residences (RPA) and addiction treatment residences (RHD).

Reporting to the Program Manager, the incumbent plays a key role in providing administrative and logistical support, contributing to the successful delivery of certification activities.

The position ensures the efficient planning of visits, the management of administrative information, and the updating of tracking tools, while maintaining the accuracy and quality of data. The coordinator also acts as a resource person for surveyors and residence operators regarding visit organization and administrative processes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate certification visits, including preparing and managing calendars.
• Organize the logistical aspects of visits (scheduling surveyors, assignments, coordination and administrative follow-ups).
• Enter, update, and validate data in internal systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and update tracking tools (calendars, dashboards, review documents, internal files).
• Respond to inquiries from residence operators regarding visit planning, administrative requirements, and required documentation.
• Collaborate with surveyors and internal teams to support smooth operations and adherence to timelines.
• Prepare administrative documents and tracking reports (visit lists, progress status, etc.).
• Contribute to the improvement of administrative tools and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support the maintenance of effective relationships with partners, with a strong service-oriented approach.

Must Have Qualifications:

• College diploma in administration, office technology, management, or another relevant field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in administrative coordination or logistical support.
• Excellent command of French (spoken and written).
• Proficiency with computer tools, particularly Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Good understanding of structured and regulated environments (an asset).
• Good command of English (spoken and written).

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

In Your First 30-90 Days:

• Complete our orientation program with other new hires to learn about HSO, our values of trust, inclusion, collaboration, innovation and learning, and our mission of quality improvement in healthcare and social services.
• Set your performance and learning objectives for the year in collaboration with your people manager.
• Complete your orientation program to your role, meeting regularly with your people manager to discuss your learning progression and alignment for your accountabilities.
• Take on assigned initiatives or projects for your role.

What We Can Offer You:

• Hybrid work model.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan.
• Time off programs, including office closure during the last week of December.
• Professional development support.
• A culture that measures and values psychological safety, inclusion, and engagement.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO: 

Health Standards Organization (HSO) and our affiliates Accreditation Canada (AC) and the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH) are global, not-for-profit organizations. Together, we develop standards and deliver assessment programs and quality improvement solutions that have been adopted in over 15,000 locations across five continents. Our people-centered programs and services have been setting the bar for quality across the health ecosystem for over 65 years. 

Join us toward a future that will lead to “Safer Care and A Healthier World.” Let’s follow a mission together, where we “empower and enable people around the world to continuously improve quality of care.”

HSO is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity and access, where all employees feel respected and valued and have an equal opportunity to achieve success. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, people from diverse races, ethnicities and/or religions, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Please let us know how we can support you throughout the recruiting process, including through the provision of accommodations on request.

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