Project Management Lead - Temporary Full-time (Projects)

Headwaters Health Care Centre; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Headwaters Health Care Centre in Ontario seeks a Project Management Lead (temporary full-time) to coordinate and deliver projects within the Planning and Performance Department. The role requires leading interdisciplinary teams, managing scope, timeline, and budget while ensuring patient care quality and safety.

The PML reports to the Senior Strategy and Transformation Leader and collaborates across the organization.

Qualifications

• 4-year Undergraduate Degree specific to Business, Healthcare, or Project Management
• Certification in Project Management (e.g. CAPM, CSSBB, CSSGB, PMP) an asset
• 2-3 years of experience implementing project management (methodologies, tools, techniques), other initiatives, or process improvements (in a hospital setting preferred)
• Training or certification in conflict resolution tools and techniques or change management an asset

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement projects, initiatives, or quality improvements to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Lead project teams and manage stakeholders across the organization.
• Plan, schedule, and control activities to meet scope, timeline and cost.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide risk management and executive reporting.

Skills

Team building

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Communication (written)

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

4-year Undergraduate Degree specific to Business, Healthcare, or Project Management

PM Certification (CAPM/CSSBB/CSSGB/PMP) an asset

Job description

Project Management Lead - Temporary Full-time (Projects)

Competition:

251-26

Department / Unit:

Projects

Position Type:

Temporary Full Time

Bargaining Unit:

Non-Union

Posting Date:

2026-09-22 12:00

Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.

We are looking for a Project Management Lead to work with our Planning and Performance Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.

We are looking for a Project Management Lead to work with our Planning and Performance Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Position Summary and Accountabilities:

As part of the Planning and Performance team, the Project Management Lead (PML) is responsible for the successful coordination and implementation of projects, organizational initiatives, operational change or quality improvements that ensure patient care services are delivered with high quality, safety and consistency. Working independently and under the direction of the Senior Strategy and Transformation Leader, the role leads and works in partnership with inter-disciplinary 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 PML plans, schedules and controls all project activities to meet project 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. The PML is accountable for multiple projects simultaneously, requiring leadership, efficient planning and prioritization skills.
The PML works to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies while maintaining project rigour (e.g. documentation, risk management, executive reporting).

Qualifications & Competencies:

• 4-year Undergraduate Degree specific to Business, Healthcare, or Project Management
• Certification in Project Management (e.g. CAPM, CSSBB, CSSGB, PMP) an asset
• 2-3 years of experience implementing project management (methodologies, tools, techniques), other initiatives, or process improvements (in a hospital setting preferred)
• Training or certification in conflict resolution tools and techniques or change management an asset

• 4-year Undergraduate Degree specific to Business, Healthcare, or Project Management
• Certification in Project Management (e.g. CAPM, CSSBB, CSSGB, PMP) an asset
• 2-3 years of experience implementing project management (methodologies, tools, techniques), other initiatives, or process improvements (in a hospital setting preferred)
• Training or certification in conflict resolution tools and techniques or change management an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong experience building, maintaining and inspiring effective teams and working relationships
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Excellent time management skills to manage multiple projects and address competing demands based on priority
• Demonstrated communication skills, written and oral, to succinctly convey saliant messages to a wide range of internal or external audiences
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching and training methodologies
• Understanding of budgets and fiscal responsibility
• Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and team building
• Drive change through planning and implementation, engaging stakeholders at all levels and pivoting as needed to address risks, resistance, and evolving organizational priorities
• Independent decision-making abilities
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Hiring Salary Range:

$50.81 - $59.78

The approximate duration of this temporary position is 14 months.

We are currently hiring for an existing vacancy. Why Headwaters?

Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community

We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors.