Project Manager(TFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ottawa is seeking a Project Manager for temporary full-time employment. The role involves leading various projects to advance healthcare outcomes, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree, PMP certification, and 5+ years of experience in managing healthcare projects. The position offers between $43.44 and $51.88 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing complex healthcare projects.
• Proven ability to manage project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a wide range of small, medium, and large size projects.
• Provide strategic guidance to project owners.
• Monitor project risks and establish key performance indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Project Management

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Master's degree in Health Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

VISIO

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: ROM25-255E Title: Project Manager(TFT 1.0 FTE) Position Status: Temporary Full-time Contract End Date: 02/19/2027 FTE: 1.0 Job Schedule: Days Department: Quality & Patient Safety Union: Non-union Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Number of Vacancies: 1

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

The Royal Ottawa’s Mission is to advance specialized care and strengthen our region’s capacity to help people with mental illness and addiction through treatment, research, education and partnership. The Project Manager (PM) for the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG) is responsible for ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of hospital projects relating to this mission and The Royal’s strategic plan. This role involves implementing project management standards, managing a portfolio of varied projects, and providing strategic guidance to project owners to improve project outcomes that align with the Royal’s objectives.

The PM provides advice and support on strategic initiatives, project coordination, operational planning, resource allocation, utilization monitoring, quality improvement initiatives, and corporate issues.

Responsibilities include: leading a wide range of small, medium, and large size projects; managing projects that support the advancement of the organization’s strategic plan; consolidating historical and siloed information to create project plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance emerging and existing projects. This includes supporting: patient safety, finance, human resources, IT, supply chain, clinical practice, and risk management projects ensuring the successful implementation by adhering to best practices and meeting stakeholder expectations.

The PM works collaboratively with leadership to develop applicable strategies and engages with the management team, senior leaders, and physicians across ROHCG and may include external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Strategic Support:

• Develops and implements PM strategies, charters, methodologies, and best practices to standardize project management processes across the hospital.
• Follows frameworks for project management, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Provides aspect of business analysis including but not limited to, current state analysis and project/solution requirement recommendations.
• Ensures the alignment of projects with the Royal’s strategic goals and objectives.
  
  

Multi-Project Management

• Drive initiatives related to People and Culture/HR, ensuring that projects enhance organizational culture, employee engagement, and HR processes.
• Execute projects focused on improving quality, infection prevention and control (IPAC), and patient safety to ensure optimal healthcare outcomes and compliance with standards.
• Lead projects to implement or enhance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Oversee projects supporting operational departments which may include: Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, Professional Practice, among others.
• Monitors project progress, identify and address any issues or risks, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinates with various departments to facilitate project execution and resolve any inter-departmental conflicts.
• Partners with required key stakeholders and clinical leads to ensure workflow alignment and to optimize sustainability.
• Manages and prioritizes resource needs to optimize project performance and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Fosters teamwork in all project related work.
  
  

Risk & Performance Management

• Identifies potential risks and develops mitigation plans to address them, following risk management policies and best practices.
• Monitors and manages project risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that issues are resolved promptly.
• Establishes and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success.
• Prepares and presents detailed project reports, including performance metrics, financial summaries, and status updates to senior management.
• Conducts post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Compiles reports on portfolios to monitor budgets, performance indicators, and risk factors.
  
  

Communication

• Acts as the primary point of contact for project-related communications within the hospital.
• Provides regular updates on project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management and department heads.
• Presents project updates to senior leadership and board committees when required.
• Facilitates meetings and presentations to review project progress and address stakeholder concerns.
• Acts as a coordinator to help facilitate project priorities among teams.
  
  

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensures that all projects comply with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Implements quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of project delivery.
• Develops appropriate tracking systems to investigate issues and identify outliers to ensure data integrity and validity.
  
  

Other

• Works in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensures a work environment that is conducive to the Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, Discrimination-Free Workplace and work safety policies and practices.
• Demonstrates commitment to health equity, values diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, MSc in Health Quality or another healthcare-related Master’s degree is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP): Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Proven experience in project management (minimum 5 years), with a strong background in managing complex healthcare projects including IT, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality projects in a healthcare or hospital setting. This experience should include managing projects, leading teams, and handling project budgets and schedules.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in project planning, execution, monitoring, and control. Ability to manage project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Knowledge and experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Knowledge of Ontario Health regulations, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Project and VISIO.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with stakeholders, presenting reports, and facilitating meetings.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess project performance, identify issues, and develop solutions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate project teams, resolve conflicts, and drive project success.
• Ability to align projects with organizational goals and drive meaningful improvements.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset
  
  

Salary Range: $43.44 to $51.88 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.