[Hiring] Program Manager, Accreditation @Canadian Cardiovascular Society

Role Description

The Program Manager, Accreditation provides subject-matter expertise for developing, designing and implementing specific projects, programs and initiatives and ensuring that they run smoothly, efficiently and meet their stated objectives. Under the direction of the Director Continuing Professional Development, they organize resources, manage timelines and ensure alignment with the overall strategic objectives, vision and priorities of CCS.

The Program Manager, Accreditation is part of a results-oriented, dynamic team and works closely and collaboratively with their Director, other departments and other key stakeholders to further the organization’s dominant role in the cardiovascular health and medical specialty sector. In all that they do, the Specialist is responsible to consistently demonstrate the competencies specified for this position.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in medical accreditation or regulatory compliance specific to the health care industry, medical training or equivalent education with an appropriate blend of relevant, progressive position-related experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively related experience in an accreditation or compliance role in a non-profit organization.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, attention-to-detail and time management are essential.
• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to the CCS vision, mission and values.
• Flexibility to periodically work irregular hours and to travel within North America (18 days/year).
• Demonstrated experience in and understanding of the unique work environment in a non-profit organization, specifically in the health care field especially as it relates to funding and funding regulations.

Requirements

• French language skills (desirable).
• An understanding of privacy legislation in relation to personal information or confidential scientific information (desirable).
• Knowledge and/or strong interest in the cardiovascular professional community and the cardiovascular health of Canadians (desirable).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.

Company Description

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) is the national voice for cardiovascular clinicians and scientists, representing more than 2,500 cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and heart health specialists across Canada. For nearly eight decades, we have set the standard for evidence-based cardiovascular care through trusted clinical guidelines, accredited professional development, peer-reviewed publications, and the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, the pre-eminent national forum for cardiovascular learning and community.

Our mission is simple and enduring: we advance heart health for all. Our vision, strong heart teams in a heart-healthy Canada, reflects a belief that the best outcomes come when clinicians, scientists, and health professionals work together with shared purpose.

CCS is at an exciting moment in its history. Our 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, Leading with Purpose. Advancing Heart Health charts a path toward becoming a national clinical system leader, one that not only sets clinical standards but shapes the systems and policies that determine how cardiovascular care is delivered across the country.

We work closely with the most respected cardiovascular minds in Canada, and we are committed to building a workplace where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and do meaningful work. We value integrity, excellence, community, and evidence, and we bring those principles to everything we do.