Project Manager

Carefor; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carefor, a leading non-profit organization in Eastern Ontario, seeks a Project Manager to lead major projects related to health IT systems. This permanent, full-time role includes responsibilities such as project planning, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement of project methodologies. Ideal candidates will have a university degree, PMI certification, and experience in complex project management. Attractive benefits include a defined pension plan and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Defined Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum university degree in project management or related discipline.
• Proven experience in health care project management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of assigned projects from inception to evaluation.
• Build relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Facilitate steering committee and project team meetings.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of MS Teams

Power BI proficiency

Project Management tools

Business acumen

Change management practices

Education

University degree in project management, information management or related discipline

PMI certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

The Opportunity : Project Manager, Permanent

Posting Date : May 2025

The Project Manager leads the development and implementation of major projects across the organization and contributes to organizational excellence in project management. Reporting to the VP and CFO, the incumbent acts as a project leader on large-scale corporate projects, many of which will be related to health Information Technology systems and solutions and will collaborate with individuals and teams across the organization on project planning, management, implementation, and evaluation.

The Project Manager will coordinate and manage relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders, project team members, vendors and all other key individuals / groups involved with projects.

The Project Manager will also support the organization to continuously assess, develop and improve project management methodologies and practices.

About us :

Carefor is Eastern Ontario's largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,400 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor, has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897. Please visit our website for more information.

At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we're proud of the impact we have in people's lives. For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Our staff love working in the community because they can see a real impact in the lives of their clients and their families. See more about working with Carefor .

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we're looking out for you and your family.

Job Description

• What You Will Do :

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a rich background and expertise in leading large-scale corporate projects.

The Project Manager's responsibilities will include :

Leads all aspects of assigned projects, including development of project scope and charter, planning, risk identification and mitigation, change management, execution, project status reporting, transition to operations and project evaluation.

• Build relationships with project sponsors and key internal and external stakeholders, project team members, vendors and all other key individuals / groups as needed.
• Uses recognized project management methodologies and practices to create business cases and feasibility studies, documenting cost and time estimates.
• Facilitates steering committee and project team meetings to drive project decision making and governance.
• Leads the development and maintenance of Project Management Standard Operating Procedures.
• Gathers stakeholder needs and documents requirements to develop functional specifications for procurement.
• Works on multiple projects at the same time, depending on scope and scale of projects.
• Serves as project management champion within the organization, driving best practices.
• Regularly monitors projects and maintains metrics to ensure delivery success and compliance.
• Tracks lessons learned and makes recommendations on how to improve and avoid previously seen barriers and challenges.
• Qualifications

What you will bring :

Minimum University degree in project management, information management, information technology, or related discipline.

• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency with MS Teams, Power BI, and Project Management tools
• Significant experience in project management. Health care project management experience is an asset
• Experience managing complex IM / IT projects
• Experience preparing and communicating key information to project stakeholders
• Business acumen - understanding of enterprise systems, financial systems and flows
• Experience with mobile device systems and deployment is an asset
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of and experience with change management practices and strategies

Working Conditions :

• Regular office environment with some flexibility for remote work
• Travel to various Carefor locations may be required
• What We Have to Offer You

Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
• Staff who are deeply committed to excellent client care

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : $71,493.00 to $89,366.00.00 per year

The expected starting salary based on qualifications and experience. Please note, this is not the full salary range for the position. Opportunities for growth within the full salary range are available in alignment with organizational policies and performance.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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