Project Manager - Health Care and Well-being (12-month contract)

CSA Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group is seeking a Project Manager for its Health Care and Well-being Program. This role involves managing projects related to health care standards, facilitating discussions among stakeholders, and developing innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in health sciences, project management experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years project management experience.
• Experience in standards development in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards industry.

Responsibilities

• Initiating and executing projects from start to finish.
• Establishing and managing project processes and schedules.
• Developing proposals and contracts for new projects.

Skills

Strategic and business development skills

Project management skills

People skills

Leadership and decision-making skills

Communication skills

Public speaking skills

Computer skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in health sciences or similar field

PMP designation

Job description

Employment Status:Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:Full time BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

CSA Group has an immediate opportunity for a Project Manager in the Health Care and Well-being Program. In this challenging and rewarding role, you will interact with leading experts within the health and well-being, and worker and public safety program areas, to facilitate discussions amongst key stakeholders and develop leading edge solutions for the advancement of a diverse portfolio of national standards.

The Health Care and Well-being portfolio is comprised of standards that facilitate safety, quality, performance, and risk management. This includes, but is not limited to, standards for health care facilities, technologies, and systems. Examples of topics include facility infrastructure, long-term care, medical devices, digital health, infection prevention and control, community paramedicine, mental health, as well as accessibility for persons with disabilities and sports-related equipment.

The incumbent may also take on projects within the Worker and Public Safety program which is comprised of standards addressing occupational health and safety (OHS) (e.g., personal protective equipment, occupational diving, working at heights, machinery and equipment safety) and public safety (e.g., transportation of dangerous goods standards, OHS standards for public safety personnel, disaster and emergency/business continuity management systems and practices, public transportation vehicles).

Responsibilities:

• Initiating and executing projects from start to finish, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
• Establishing and managing project processes and schedules, resource requirements, costs, quality, and risk.
• Assessing standards’ needs, and developing business cases and plans to address the needs.
• Developing proposals and contracts, and conducting financial analyses for new projects.
• Creating and maintaining strong relationships and networks with stakeholders, with the ability to work well with people at all levels and with divergent interests.
• Liaising with internal and external partners including clients, management, legal, and finance to obtain project buy-in and approvals.
• Identifying research topics and participating on research projects to help generate knowledge to inform standards and advance the program strategy.
• Other related responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• A post-secondary degree in health sciences or similar field
• A PMP designation is an asset
• A minimum of 5 years project management
• Standards development experience in a relevant field
• Knowledge of the health and safety standards industry, government policy, or industry landscape
• Significant experience writing proposals, grant applications, and business plans

Skills:

• Strong strategic and business development skills to assess and advance new opportunities.
• Excellent project management, organizational and planning skills. Detail and process oriented with the ability to successfully execute and deliver projects.
• Top-notch people skills: managing relationships, facilitating and networking with people at all levels with divergent interests, backgrounds, and goals.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Polished oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in technical writing
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills (spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software, project planning software, etc.).
• High degree of self-motivation, resilience, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player and build capacity of peers.

Applicants with proficiency in French will be given special consideration.

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CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require accommodation in the interview process.