Project Manager Provincial Fire and Life Safety Project

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health authority in Manitoba is seeking a Project Manager to oversee fire and life safety projects within the healthcare system. The role requires managing complex capital projects involving significant budgets. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, effective communication abilities, and relevant educational qualifications. The position allows for a remote work arrangement and involves collaboration across various healthcare sites to ensure safety and efficiency in patient care facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing complex projects.
• Healthcare capital project experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate project resources through design and construction.
• Support delivery of fire and life safety projects across Manitoba.
• Lead projects while adhering to Shared Health’s vision and values.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Post-secondary education in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 395714

Position Number: 20079329

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre, 732 McDermot Ave

Work Location: Remote (local to Winnipeg) / MA1 732 McDermot Ave (HSC)

Department / Unit: Provincial Fire & Life Safety Project

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: 03/02/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: Remote

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: Is Commensurate With Education And Qualifications.

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

On behalf of Manitoba Health, Shared Health will manage the government Provincial Fire & Life Safety (PF&LS) Project. This $280 million project will address identified fire and life safety issues across the province. Guided by an assessment of all healthcare sites, there are 194 sites where improvements to the fire and life safety systems are required. Shared Health will work with each of the provincial regional health authorities (RHA’s), fire and life safety engineering consultant (FLSE) and the primary project engineering and management service (PEMS) to deliver this project over at least a five-year period.

This position will support the delivery of projects within the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority representing 39 projects over the next 7 years at an estimated cost of $67M. These projects are all complex as they are being implemented in large, active facilities with a need to maintain the provincial bed capacity. The position will also support other projects across Manitoba as necessary and appropriate.

We are / You are

• Manitoba’s largest and most complex Capital Program.
• An experienced team of dedicated professionals focused on project success.
• Open to new ideas and methodologies; promote innovation and continuous improvement initiatives with site, region and sector wide impact.
• A respected industry leader committed to service excellence.

• You are
• Self-motivated and desire to make an impact.
• Driven to excel in challenging situations and aspire to find innovative/creative solutions.
• Able to think on your feet and have demonstrated the ability to investigate, interpret, analyze and resolve highly complex and highly specialized project design and delivery issues.
• Able to recognize critical issues and take appropriate proactive action based on your experience and expertise.
• An excellent communicator, you write well and you speak with confidence. You have the people skills required to lead others with respect and rapport.
• You can both lead as well as participate within a diverse skill and experience background and remotely located team.

Main Function

Reporting to the Director of PF&LS Project, the Project Manager will work on multiple fire and life safety projects in support of Winnipeg Regional Health Authority being responsible for management and coordination of project resources through various phases of design and construction while demonstrating a commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of Shared Health. The Project Manager is an expert resource to healthcare facilities across Manitoba with respect to project direction/implementation, site utilization and strategic planning, representing stakeholders on highly complex and highly specialized capital projects.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a management capacity with demonstrated project management through all phases of highly complex major capital projects.
• Direct healthcare capital project experience will be considered an asset as will understanding of public sector funding and accountability structures of the health care system.

Education

• Successful completion of post-secondary education in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Environmental Design, Engineering Technology or Architectural Technology, or equivalent is required.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Current licensing with a respective professional association is considered an asset.
• Project Management Professional accreditation or training is considered an asset.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and vehicle.

Qualifications And Skills

• Relevant healthcare education, management and public sector administration are considered assets as is professional accreditation and continuing education.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret program data, architectural and engineering documents, specialized equipment specifications, code and standards intent and provide analysis to support advancement of Regional objectives.
• Working knowledge of construction contract law, CCDC documents, public tendering practices, business management and business ethics principles required.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the physical ability to cope with construction site inspections, following proper construction site safety protocol.
• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings at multiple sites throughout the organization.
• Interruptions to respond to questions from executives and government representatives are common; dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
• Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle for regular travel within the service area.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We celebrate applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.