Project Director, Connected Care

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Project Director in Connected Care. This role focuses on expanding innovative care models and improving patient experiences. You will lead complex projects, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful project outcomes in a dynamic environment. UHN offers competitive packages, growth opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive packages

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for growth

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 6-10 years healthcare project and management experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Change Management Certification assets.

Responsibilities

• Leading the expansion of care models and managing stakeholder engagement.
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating local efforts for system-level change.
• Managing project plans, risks, issues, budgets, and team capacity.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Health Administration

Master’s degree

Job description

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Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN includes Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education, and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, UHN leads in biomedical research and complex case management, serving as a national and international hub for discovery, education, and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine, and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Position: Project Director

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: UHN Connected Care

Reports to: Sr. Director, UHN Connected Care

Salary: Commensurate with experience and UHN policy

Hours: 37.5 per week

Status: Permanent Full-Time (contingent on funding)

Connected Care is a strategic business unit focused on developing innovative models of care, emphasizing transformative patient experiences and system change. The initial focus will be on leading the expansion of the NORC model of care across Ontario.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading the expansion of care models, managing stakeholder engagement, and monitoring impact.
2. Designing, implementing, and evaluating local efforts with a focus on system-level change.
3. Owning initiatives throughout their lifecycle, ensuring milestones and budgets are met.
4. Developing strategic partnerships and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
5. Managing project plans, risks, issues, budgets, procurement, and team capacity.
6. Providing recommendations and supporting teams on initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Health Administration, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 6-10 years healthcare project and management experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Change Management Certification assets.
• Clinical operations experience required.
• Proven success in managing complex projects in public health settings.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and multitasking skills.

Why join UHN?

• Competitive packages, benefits, and a flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for growth within a large organization.
• Inclusive, respectful workplace committed to diversity and accessibility.

Applicants must meet vaccination requirements and may need a criminal record check. UHN is an equal opportunity employer and accommodates requests for disability-related adjustments.