Project Manager

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

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Position Information

Position Title Project Manager

Department/Unit Psychiatry

Research Project Unifying Networks to InnovaTE (UNITE): A Whole of System Approach for Youth Mental Health

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number GP45-25

Employee Group Grant-Paid

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year with possibility of extension

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $68,105 - $91,237 (35 hours/week)

About The Organization

The Unifying Networks to InnovaTE ( UNITE ) project will mobilize an unprecedented team of multidisciplinary scientists, decision-makers, youth and community advocates to improve youth mental health outcomes, because doing so has the capacity to generate greater personal, social and economic benefits than interventions offered at any other time in the lifespan. There can be no health without mental health, making UNITE the best method for broad societal impact. It consists of three critical and interrelated projects on the pathway to societal impact: 1. Optimized Navigation Pathways; 2. Increased Data-driven Insights; 3. Strengthened Whole-of-System Capacity.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Investigators, the Project Manager will work closely with the Principal Investigators and Research Manager and the rest of the team to ensure the timelines, budget and deliverables of the Project are met. They will oversee the day-to-day activities of the core team and the management of all three UNITE research activities and the project work plan including risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees human resources for core UNITE teams (onboarding, team culture, expectations, performance management), day-to-day management of staff – delegating / assigning work related to regular and one-of project activities
• Lead the planning, execution, and management of the three core UNITE research projects and the work of their associated co-design teams. Implement and manage program schedules and event timelines. Manage program resources and ensure alignment with budget and funding requirements
• Oversee logistics and planning for UNITE activities such as annual summits, conferences, committee meetings, etc.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive data collection and metrics strategy to measure program success. Provide reports on key performance indicators to inform future program improvements and funding decisions. Share responsibility for the production of annual reports and other impact reporting with the Communications Manager and Research Manager
• Collaborate with the communications team to ensure consistent branding and promotion of UNITE program
• Serve as chair of the research management committee
  
  

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework completed in relevant areas (e.g., project planning and management, business, public or health administration, information management, risk management).
• Project management and/or research coordinator experience.
• Experience working on highly collaborative and productive teams, supervising full- and part-time individuals.
• Experience working with digital project management tools (in particular Microsoft project management tools).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience writing for scientific publications and research ethics boards.
• Self-directed and able to consistently take initiative and multi-task across more than one project; having attention to detail with a high regard for quality, accuracy and organization.
  
  

Assets

• Interest in advancing mental health promotion and care.
• Experience in a research environment with a solid understanding of Good Clinical Practice in research and the Tri-Council Policy Statement ( TCPS 2).
• Experience with sustainability planning.
• Experience with workshop development, facilitation and/or coaching/leadership development.
• Experience with data analysis (qualitative and quantitative) and data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS , NVivo)
• Experience working with youth.
  
  

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from: Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), Persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 06/23/2025

Close Date 07/07/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19054