Project Manager

Canada’s Drug Agency; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Benefits package (health, dental, life

Travel insurance

Job summary

CDA-AMC in Ottawa or Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Project Manager for the Pharmaceutical Reviews team. This temporary, six-month assignment features hybrid work with minimum two days onsite, and a strong focus on delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and reporting, and collaborate with leadership to mitigate risks. Fluency in French is a plus and PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• PMP certification and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience applying PM principles and coaching others.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Strong MS Project (MS Project Server) skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, timelines, and budget with a charter and milestones.
• Collaborate with the PMO to build schedules for complex projects.
• Chair meetings and communicate deliverables and risks.
• Manage budgeting and resources; flag risks to leadership.
• Lead project teams and assign tasks, provide status updates.
• Support new initiatives with process improvements.
• Prepare KPI reports for funders and management.

Skills

PMP certification

MS Project

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Status: Full time, temporary, 6 months

Location: Ottawa or Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)

Closing date: September 16, 2026

Salary range: $70,890 to $86,650 per year

Canada's Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) is a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization with offices in Ottawa and Toronto. Created and funded by Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada's drug, health technology, and health systems landscape. We provide health system leaders in Canada with independent evidence and advice, empowering them to make informed decisions about drugs, health technologies, and broader health system strategies and investments, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact.

CDA-AMC was named one of the National Capital Region’s top employers for the third year in a row. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that nurtures growth and innovation. It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued.

Hybrid Work Arrangement

At CDA-AMC, employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement that allows for flexibility and enhanced work-life balance. We believe in the positive impact of in-person collaboration and the importance of team building. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 days onsite, though this requirement may vary based on business and operational needs.

Primary Focus

We are seeking to fill a current opening on our Pharmaceutical Reviews team.

The Project Manager is the logistical focal point for the administration, processing, execution, and reporting of complex projects to ensure effective and efficient project delivery on time and within budget. The Project Manager leads cross-functional project teams on multiple projects concurrently to fulfill project scope and meet customer commitments.

Throughout each assigned project's life cycle, the Project Manager develops and manages all nonresearch aspects of the project. Projects may be complex with lengthy timelines, and project teams may include project or section owners, subject matter experts, researchers, health economists, and research information specialists as required.

What do the daily responsibilities look like?

On any given day, the Project Manager will:

• prepare and develop the project scope, timelines, and budget commitment from the outset, including establishing a project charter, key milestones and deliverables, and advising on core project governance principles while soliciting input from the broader project team and project owner
• work with the Project Management Office to develop project schedules and milestones for complex projects
• prepare agendas, chair project meetings, and communicate project deliverables and risks to all participants, ensuring milestones and project deadlines are followed
• manage and track all budgeting and resourcing activities related to the project and promptly communicates and elevate to senior leadership and the project owner any and all emerging risks to the project timeline, scope, and budget; if risks are identified, they will provide recommendations and solutions to ensure project deliverables remain on track
• lead the management of each project, including assigning tasks to responsible project members, preparing agendas and chairing project meetings, communicating project deliverables and risks to all participants, and providing timely status updates to all key project partners, including organizational leadership
• assist leadership and the Project Management Office in new product and service initiatives by providing expert input on developing processes and translating them into executable schedules
• collect and compile a summary of project feedback, learnings, takeaways, and areas of improvement to inform future project best practices and regularly connect with the Project Management Office to share these learnings
• ensure project team sites are maintained with centralized visibility on performance metrics to support the Project Management Office and senior leaders with decision-making
• prepare and validate reports on project key performance indicators required by funders, management staff, and project teams, and provides projections and monitor overages to enable and support management decisions on company programs and services
• facilitate the onboarding of key subject matter experts to support project execution
• collaborate with project and program owners to capture and document efficiencies to optimize project execution
• prepare and deliver status updates on an agreed-upon and regular basis with all key project partners, including organization leadership
• ensure project teams’ sites are populated accordingly to ensure centralized visibility for dashboarding and performance metric tracking.

Is this the right role for you?

The Project Manager will likely have:

• certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a minimum of an undergraduate degree in Business Administration or project management, with 3 or more years’ experience as project manager
• experience in the application of project management principles and the implementation of best practices, including coaching others in the application of principles and practice
• expertise in developing and maintaining project schedules
• significant experience with MS Project (MS Project Server) or other related project management software tools
• excellent organizational skills with a well-developed ability to plan and manage priorities
• strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• an ability to proactively identify risks to the successful completion of projects, and problem solve and recommend the best course of action appropriate to customer needs and organizational culture
• flexibility and adaptability within a dynamic working environment to anticipate needs and successfully manage multiple tasks, conflicting priorities, and regular process changes while supporting several different product types concurrently
• an ability to work under pressure and handle confidential matters with discretion.

What will set you apart?

• fluency in French
• project management experience in a research environment
• understanding of the health care sector

What’s in it for you?

At CDA-AMC, you will find:

• a team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• a competitive compensation package, including participation in a defined benefit pension plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including health, dental, life, and travel insurance; spending accounts to meet your health care and individual wellness needs; and an employee assistance program
• generous paid time off (including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave and life leave, a December holiday closure, your birthday as a paid day off, and other leave options)
• flexible hours and a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance
• opportunities to work with and learn from highly specialized professionals
• personal growth through professional development opportunities, corporate training, and support for continuing education
• a friendly culture in which community engagement is supported and people’s efforts and important milestones are recognized
• the opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.

To apply for this position, visit the Careers section of our website. Your application must clearly identify how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role.

Applications for this opportunity may be used for future staffing vacancies. We thank you for your interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you, and for you to get to know us. It includes introductory calls, a panel interview, and opportunities to showcase your skills. You’ll also have time to ask questions and explore how you can contribute to the team and organization.

All applications are reviewed by our talent acquisition professionals at CDA-AMC, with hiring decisions made collaboratively with hiring managers. We use an HR system to receive and process applications, along with automated screening questions and sorting tools to support the initial review. Artificial intelligence (AI) features may also be used to assist with interview preparation and candidate assessment. These tools are designed to support our team and do not replace human judgement. If you have any questions about how your data are used, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

At CDA-AMC, our employees share a passion for building the future of the health systems in Canada. We recognize that our employees bring diverse strengths, experiences, and background. One of our collective strengths is our culture and our commitment to creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

CDA-AMC is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We highly encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous people, people of all places of origin and religions, people with disabilities, people who are neurodivergent, people who are racialized, women, and people from 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

We provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Acquisition team know when they contact you. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to complete a confidential pre-employment background check, including criminal, employment, and education verifications.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.