Project Manager

Medical Council Of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to enhancing healthcare in Canada as a Project Manager. You will lead critical projects aimed at improving the assessment of internationally trained physicians while fostering collaboration across teams. Enjoy a rewarding work environment with a focus on professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Complete benefit package from day one

Three weeks' vacation

Company paid holiday closure in December

Compressed and telework programs

Free onsite parking

Free virtual Mobility and Strength & Conditioning classes

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in project and program management roles.
• Experience in healthcare or public sector initiatives.
• Advanced oral and written skills in English required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple interrelated projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead high-priority projects and coordinate with consultants.
• Develop and maintain key program and project documentation.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, health administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Consider an opportunity to join our talented team

The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) was recognized as a National Capital Region Top Employer for ten consecutive years!

Want to contribute to the health and wellbeing of Canadians? At the MCC, you'll be part of a dynamic team that ensures that physicians have the competencies to support safe, accessible health care in Canada.

You'll be immersed in an exceptional work environment that fosters professional development and work-life balance.

Apply for one of our rewarding positions today!

Project Manager

Hybrid role

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for meaningful work and system-wide impact? The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead the successful execution and delivery of interrelated projects that support our Workplace-Based Assessment (WBA) initiatives and broader organizational goals.

Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Manager, you will drive the implementation of time-bound projects and pilots aimed at advancing a pan-Canadian model for assessing internationally trained physicians. This role plays a critical part in ensuring high-quality outcomes, cross-functional alignment, and strong collaboration with both internal teams and external partners. You'll also oversee the smooth transition of sustainable products and services into ongoing operations, helping us build a stronger, more inclusive healthcare system.

What you'll do

• Oversee the delivery of a program composed of multiple interrelated projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead high-priority projects directly while coordinating and supervising other consultants.
• Collaborate with interested internal parties and business owners to define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure consistency and quality across projects by applying MCC's project management methodology.
• Develop and maintain key program and project documentation (e.g., program roadmap, integrated plans, risk registers, dashboards).
• Build and lead cross-functional teams composed of internal staff, contractors, and subject matter experts.
• Facilitate coordination across multiple teams to ensure a cohesive and efficient delivery environment.
• Engage with external partners to understand needs, gather feedback, and align project execution with intended outcomes.
• Support business owners in developing sustainability and operational integration plans for delivered products / services

What you need to succeed

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in project and program management roles.
• Experience delivering complex, multi-interested party initiatives in a healthcare, education, or public sector environment.
• Experience working on software implementations including major COTs deployments.
• Experience in training development and delivery projects.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is an asset
• Familiarity with government-funded programs, particularly related to grants and contribution agreements, is an asset.
• Understanding medical education or health workforce initiatives is an asset.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in project and program delivery methodologies.
• Skilled in interested party engagement, negotiation, and facilitation.
• Financial and resource planning experience at both project and program levels.
• Proficient in Change Management practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and project tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
• Experience with applications such as Trello, Jira, Monday.com, Asana, or equivalents is considered an asset.
• Strategic thinker with strong tactical execution and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional decision-making abilities.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with interested parties.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse clients and interested parties.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and facilitate meaningful interested party engagement.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in managing changing priorities

Education

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, education, health administration, or related field

The following will be considered an asset

• PMP, PgMP, Agile (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe), Prince2, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt.

Language

• Advanced oral and written skills in English are required, with oral and written skills in French considered an asset

The perks

• A complete benefit package your first day on the job
• Three weeks' vacation right off the bat
• A company paid holiday closure in December - our gift to you!
• Compressed and telework programs
• Free onsite parking - any day, any time
• Free virtual Mobility and Strength & Conditioning classes

Visit our Careers page to learn more about the many reasons you can thrive at the MCC.

The MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace at all levels of its organization.

Accommodations can be provided at all stages of the hiring process; we ask applicants to make their needs known in advance.

Please note that only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

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