Project Manager

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB); Toronto; On-site; CAD 81,575 - 99,703; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and dental plan

Job summary

A large insurance organization in Toronto is seeking a Project Manager for a temporary opportunity to support workplace health and safety services. The role involves managing project activities, deadlines, and budgets while establishing relationships with clients and ensuring quality work delivery. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of project management experience and a post-secondary degree in Business Administration or a related field. A commitment to equity and diversity is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of directly related experience managing projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage project activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal clients.
• Coordinate activities of consultants and vendors.
• Ensure quality of work is achieved within projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration

Job description

Project Manager at Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB)

We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage‑loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no‑fault collective liability insurance and access to industry‑specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario.

At the WSIB, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Explore many career paths and follow your passion
• Continuously learn and grow professionally
• Be recognized for the great work you do
• Participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing

You’ll also receive a competitive salary and may be eligible to participate in our health and dental plan.

Salary Grade: N07 From: $90,639.25

Job Summary

1 temporary opportunity up to 9 months in the Toronto or London office. The role will help support the workplace health and safety services team within the Program Design & Enablement division, where you will plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage project activities throughout the project lifecycle by defining project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders; developing full‑scale project plans, project charters, and associated communication documents; providing frequent verbal and written progress reports; estimating resources; proactively managing changes, risks and issues; developing, maintaining and monitoring project budgets to ensure no cost overruns; tracking milestones and deliverables within budgetary guidelines.
• Establish, develop and maintain relationships with internal clients, cultivating relationships with operational staff, consultants and management, ensuring awareness of risks and issues that impact projects, managing expectations, resolving conflicts, and eliciting support and cooperation.
• Coordinate the activities of consultants and vendors regarding their project commitments by articulating roles and responsibilities, monitoring performance, and notifying management if corrective action is required.
• Ensure quality of work is achieved within projects through ongoing review and evaluation of project plans, deliverables, work processes, and performance reporting.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Education

Completion of post‑secondary education in Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

3 to 5 years of directly related experience managing projects in various industries and environments.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated. We invite all interested individuals to apply. If you require accommodations in order to apply to this position please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to creating inclusive experiences for both our employees and prospective employees.

Disclosing Conflicts of Interest

As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. For questions, contact [e-mail].

Privacy Information

We collect personal information from your resume, application, cover letter and references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. Contact [e-mail] for questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of your personal information. A criminal records name check is required before or after hiring.

To Apply for This Position

Please submit your application by the closing date. This role requires the successful applicant to commit to an in‑office work arrangement up to 5 days a week beginning in 2026.