Project Manager, Health - 6 Month Contract

RiseMe; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ChangeMakers in Toronto is seeking a seasoned Project Manager, Health for a 6-month contract. You will oversee projects from initiation to completion, define scopes of work, and manage budgets and timelines while coordinating internal resources and external vendors.

You’ll proactively drive delivery, identify risks, and communicate with stakeholders. This role requires 4–6 years in marketing or creative project management, with strong organization and collaborative skills in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a project management role in marketing or creative industry.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders' priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to learn detailed processes and adapt to new systems.
• Calm and composed under pressure, able to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage projects within your assigned portfolio from initiation to completion.
• Define, document, and communicate project scopes of work.
• Develop, track, and maintain project budgets and timelines.
• Coordinate and manage both internal resources and external vendors.
• Proactively drive projects forward, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, managing expectations and updates.
• Lead weekly status calls and budget reviews with key stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Independent work

Tools

Smartsheet

Kantata

Job description

Project Manager, Health – 6 Month Contract

Location: Toronto - Hybrid.

You are a seasoned Project Manager with experience in a creative agency environment, ready to take on an impactful role. You’re passionate about delivering meaningful work for clients and bring an entrepreneurial spirit to every project. With a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude, you’re undaunted by large project loads and can efficiently manage multiple projects at once. Your knowledge of project management processes, strong organizational skills, flexibility, and solution-focused mindset make you a key asset.

What Are Your Responsibilities?

• Oversee and manage projects within your assigned portfolio from initiation to completion.

• Define, document, and communicate project scopes of work.

• Develop, track, and maintain project budgets and timelines.

• Coordinate and manage both internal resources and external vendors.

• Proactively drive projects forward, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within scope.

• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, managing expectations and updates.

• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and strategy meetings.

• Lead weekly status calls and budget reviews with key stakeholders.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

• Ensure the highest quality of work is delivered while staying within budget and timeline constraints

• Experience with integrated projects (including print, digital, content creation, and events)

• Act as an ambassador for the ways of working and for the project management practice within ChangeMakers

What Type of Qualities and Qualifications Should I Have?

• 4-6 years of experience in a project management role, ideally within the marketing or creative industry.

• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, while also excelling independently with minimal oversight to meet deadlines and budgets.

• Highly skilled at managing competing priorities from multiple stakeholders.

• Quick to learn detailed processes and adapt to new systems.

• Ability to follow step-by-step instructions with confidence.

• Calm and composed under pressure, able to manage stress while delivering results.

Good to Have:

• Expertise in digital project management is a plus.

• Experience working in a Health Agency environment is an added advantage.

• Familiarity with Smartsheet or similar project management software (i.e. Kantata)

Salary

The Canada base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000. Our salary ranges are determined by job and level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by job-related skills and knowledge, relevant experience including professional and lived experience, and/or work location.

AI Use

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Our goal is to offer a role you love within a workplace you’re proud to contribute to each day. To learn more about who we are, visit our careers page.

About ChangeMakers

Transforming missions and markets.

We’re a strategy and communications firm built for what’s next. Whether navigating vision, growth, reputation, or urgent change, we help organizations see what others can’t, so they can lead boldly and thrive.

An equitable employer

ChangeMakers is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms—a commitment that enriches our company culture, the ideas we generate, and the quality of service we provide our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous communities, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and other historically marginalized groups.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with human rights and accessibility legislation.

At ChangeMakers, we understand that the ideal candidate may not meet every single requirement listed above. If you have relevant experience and a strong interest in the role, we encourage you to submit your application. We welcome creative thinkers and people who bring diverse lived experiences to our team.