Project Management Lead

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is seeking a Project Management Lead to guide project teams in delivering initiatives on time, within scope and cost. You will apply standard PM practices, coordinate across capital redevelopments, IT projects and operational improvements, and support partner sites as needed.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, including some travel and possible after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree in PM/Business/Healthcare or related field and PMP or ability to achieve PMP within 12 months.
• Lean, Six Sigma or CQI certification is preferred.
• Change Management and ITIL certifications are an asset.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget.
• Provide project management leadership, training and guidance to project teams.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across the organization and partner hospitals.
• Plan, schedule, and control project activities; manage scope, timeline and cost.
• Travel to partner sites as required; support off-hours work during critical periods.
• Operate within the Project Management Office to support Capital Redevelopment, IT and Operational Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Team building

Coaching & mentoring

Facilitation

Conflict resolution

Adult learning & training

Communication & presentation

Budgeting & fiscal responsibility

Prioritization & time management

Critical thinking

Education

4-year Undergraduate Degree (PM/Business/Healthcare)

PMP designation or within 12 months

Lean/Six Sigma or CQI certification

Change Management certification (asset)

ITIL certification (asset)

Evidence of continuing education

Job description

Job Title

Program & Department

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

30 May 2027

Union

Non Union

Requisition Close Date

15 October 2026

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$59.91 - $70.48 ( NU_09 )

Job Posting Reason

Temporary Backfill

Job Summary & Requirements

The RVH Project Management team supports project teams to successfully complete projects on time, within scope and within budget.

Reporting to the Manager, Project Management Office, the Project Management Lead will provide project management leadership, expertise and training to assist project teams in achieving success using recognized project management standards and best practices. The Project Management Lead will also support operational improvement initiatives using evidence-based quality improvement methodologies to improve patient outcomes and the quality of services.

As the Project Management Lead, you are responsible for the successful development and implementation of projects, leading team resources from across the organization to ensure project objectives are delivered on‑time and on‑budget according to defined scope, timeline, and cost parameters. The Project Management Lead plans, schedules and controls all project activities toward these objectives, applying technical, theoretical, and managerial skills to satisfy project requirements, while forming and guiding project teams for success and building positive professional relationships with stakeholders. As the Project Management Lead, you will lead multiple projects simultaneously, requiring solid leadership, efficient planning, and effective prioritization skills.

As the Project Management Lead, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team. Working within an established Project Management Office, the Project Management Lead role supports a combination of Capital Redevelopment, Information Technology, and Operational Improvement projects. RVH is a regional health centre and therefore, projects regularly involve partner hospitals and other healthcare agencies. Access to reliable transportation for travel to partner sites may be required. During critical project implementation periods, the ability to work off‑hours and/or non‑business hours may be required. Currently, the Project Management Lead position works onsite together with colleagues, project teams and vendors, with an option to work-from-home on a part‑time basis as project deliverables allow.

Qualifications

As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:

Education

• 4-year Undergraduate Degree specific to Project Management, Business, Clinical Informatics, or Healthcare
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, or ability to achieve within 12 months of starting role
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Quality Improvement certification preferred
• Change Management certification an asset
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification an asset
• Evidence of continuing education in related fields

Experience

• 3+ years of project management with proven use of project management tools and techniques
• 3+ years of experience building and maintaining effective teams and working relationshipsWorking knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Working knowledge of continuous quality improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Experience in workflow process mapping
• Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies
• Experience in healthcare environment preferred
• Demonstrated leadership ability

You are ideal for this position if you have:

• Ability to inspire and direct teams
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to delegate and assign work to resources
• Demonstrated skills in coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and team building
• Ability to use conflict resolution tools and techniques
• Experience with adult learning and training techniques
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of budgets and fiscal responsibility
• Ability to prioritize work tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Equity & Inclusion

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations

RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier‑free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally‑safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/