Operational Readiness Consultant

Stantec; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company in Canada is seeking a professional to lead operational readiness and transition planning for multi-site hospital redevelopment projects. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in healthcare operations, with strong project management skills and the ability to engage with diverse teams. Responsibilities include assessing project impacts, developing oversight tools, and providing crisis management advice. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase program

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in hospitals.
• Director‑level experience in operational readiness for redevelopment projects.
• Experience with IT integration and workflow redesign.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness for hospital redevelopment projects.
• Develop tools and dashboards for project oversight.
• Engage with leaders and external partners for alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree

PMP designation

Lean certification

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)

Job description

About the Opportunity

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals, airports, and university campuses to mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects. Turning visionary ideas into reality will shape your future—and the future of your community.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness and transition planning for multi‑site, multi‑phase hospital redevelopment projects, including workflow redesign, readiness assessments, simulation planning, and activation preparation.
• Assess clinical and operational impacts of construction, renovation, and activation activities; identify risks, gaps, and dependencies; and develop actionable mitigation strategies.
• Develop high‑quality, tools, dashboards, and governance structures that support decision‑making and project oversight.
• Engage and collaborate with clinical and non‑clinical leaders, project sponsors, redevelopment teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and shared understanding of project impacts.
• Facilitate working groups and planning sessions, providing coaching and mentorship to strengthen organizational readiness and resilience.
• Apply advanced project management methodologies to support planning, execution, monitoring, and documentation across complex redevelopment initiatives.
• Oversee interdependencies across IT, clinical operations, facilities, and support services to ensure seamless integration of new systems, workflows, and technologies.
• Provide expert advice on crisis management, contingency planning, and operational risk reduction during periods of disruption.
• Prepare concise written reports and deliver presentations to client teams, ensuring clarity, insight, and value‑added recommendations.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strategic, systems‑level thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Deep healthcare operational knowledge with the ability to identify options, alternatives, and solutions that support client objectives.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trust‑based relationships and lead diverse teams through change.
• Experienced in stakeholder engagement, change leadership, conflict resolution, and coaching.
• Innovative, adaptable, and detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in fast‑paced environments.
• Proficient in MS Office, including advanced use of PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
• Comfortable working in a mobile, multi‑site environment with flexibility for travel and extended hours as required.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in hospitals, including oversight of clinical or clinical support services.
• Demonstrated Director‑level experience in operational readiness for brownfield and greenfield redevelopment projects.
• Proven success leading large, complex, multi‑year redevelopment initiatives involving IT integration, workflow redesign, and operational transformation.
• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation; Lean certification an asset.
• Current registration with a clinical regulatory body if applicable (e.g., CNO, CMRITO, CPSO).
• Experience with simulation‑based readiness planning, digital health implementation, or clinical informatics is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and comfort working across office and client sites.

Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland – BC & Various locations in Ontario: $96,800.00 – $145,200.00 Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland – BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario: $102,600.00 – $153,900.00 Annually

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

Canada | ON | Markham

Organization

1264 Buildings-CA PMCM-Markham ON

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

30/01/2026 08:01:06

Req ID

1003999

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.