Senior Healthcare Project Manager/Leader (NOT an IT Project Manager)

Russell Tobin; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,208 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing advisory organization is seeking a Senior Healthcare Project Manager to lead projects aimed at improving healthcare outcomes in Ontario. This hybrid position requires candidates to manage complex healthcare initiatives and oversee operational tasks with a focus on staffing in Long-Term Care. Applicants should have a strong background in public sector project management with a Master's degree or equivalent experience. The role involves strategic leadership and hands-on project management to drive meaningful changes in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in non-profit, healthcare, and/or government sectors required.
• Experience in a leadership project management role is essential.
• Knowledge of the Ontario healthcare system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex healthcare-related projects.
• Develop project schedules and maintain plans.
• Oversee operational tasks for health workforce projects.

Skills

Project Management principles

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce CRM

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Healthcare Project Manager/Leader (NOT an IT Project Manager)

Job Title: Senior Healthcare Project Manager/Leader (NOT an IT Project Manager)
Location: Toronto, ON, CAN (On-Site)
Duration: 252 Days (Possible Extension)
Client: Public Healthcare Sector
Pay Rate: C$80-C$90/hr
NOT an IT Project Manager

Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes in Ontario. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact projects that support the recruitment and retention of nursing professionals in the Long-Term Care sector. Based in Toronto, ON, this position blends strategic leadership with hands-on project management to drive meaningful change in the healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale, complex, high-profile, and high-risk projects related to healthcare initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and integrated plans.
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders regarding Health Human Resources (HHR) programs.
• Oversee operational tasks and workflows for assigned health workforce projects.

Must Haves

• Master's degree preferred or Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years of experience in non-profit, healthcare, and/or government sectors.
• Experience managing projects in a leadership role.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships.

Desired Skills

• Strong understanding of Project Management principles.
• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce (or similar) CRM System.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite applications (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Proficient at identifying risks and issues and developing solutions to maintain project timelines.
• Broad knowledge of the Ontario healthcare system.
• Experience working in a health human resources-related role.
• PMP certification is strongly preferred.

Deliverables

• Support the launch and implementation of several Health Human Resources incentive programs.
• Ensure project deliverables are tracked, coordinated, and reported regularly.
• Assist in meeting urgent timelines through operational support and leadership.

This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work up to three days onsite in Toronto, ON, subject to management's discretion. Candidates must have a strong background in public sector experience and be prepared to contribute to a team committed to excellence in healthcare project management.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.