Senior Project Manager

The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In office or hybrid work environment

Four weeks vacation + 13 holidays

Health & dental benefits

Pension Plan

Training and development opportunities

Work-life balance and inclusivity

Opportunity to contribute to BC health

Job summary

The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex health-sector initiatives within the PMO. This role offers in‑office or hybrid work options with BC commuting considerations, and focuses on delivering structure, collaboration, and measurable results across multiple partners in BC.

The position requires proven program management experience, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to balance scope, schedule, and budget while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, or related field; PMP or PRINCE2 designation.
• Seven years of experience managing complex projects in a multi‑partner environment, preferably in public sector or healthcare.
• Prosci/ADKAR and Agile certifications are assets.
• Proven success leading large, multi-partner projects with complex governance structures.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to manage priorities and drive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects following HEABC PMO standards and governance practices.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success measures aligned with strategic and operational priorities.
• Coordinate project teams and vendors, ensuring clear accountability, effective communication, and timely decision‑making.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues; manage changes and dependencies across initiatives.
• Facilitate steering committee and working group meetings, ensuring progress and decision tracking.
• Support organizational change management, communication, and training to ensure adoption and sustainability of project outcomes.
• Track and report project performance, progress, and benefits realization using PMO reporting tools.
• Mentor and support PMO colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement of project management standards and tools.

Skills

Project management

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile

Prosci/ADKAR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, or related field

PMP/PRINCE2 designation

Job description

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The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) provided pay range

This range is provided by The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$88,990.00/yr - CA$127,923.00/yr

HEABC is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead impactful initiatives that strengthen our organization and support BC’s health sector. As part of the Project Management Office (PMO), you will guide projects from concept to implementation—driving collaboration, structure, and meaningful results. If you are passionate about managing complex projects, building partnerships, and delivering solutions that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We are proud to offer:

• In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs
• Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting
• Pension Plan – BC’s Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada, and provides secure retirement income to plan members
• Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth
• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work

HEABC takes a provincial leadership role in human resources and labour relations, including disability management, issues management for more than 218 publicly funded health care employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating six major provincial agreements covering more than 138,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, health science professionals, ambulance paramedics and dispatchers, physician residents, and support workers in both facilities and community settings.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office.

For more information, visit www.heabc.bc.ca.

Opportunity

The Senior Project Manager leads complex initiatives that advance HEABC’s strategic goals and operational priorities. Working within the Project Management Office (PMO) framework, this role delivers projects that improve business processes, systems, and services across HEABC and the broader healthcare sector.

The Senior Project Manager applies proven project management and change management practices to guide teams from concept to implementation. This includes defining scope, managing risk, engaging partners, and ensuring adoption of new processes and tools. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to build consensus, manage competing priorities, and deliver results within scope, schedule, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects following HEABC PMO standards and governance practices.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success measures aligned with strategic and operational priorities.
• Coordinate project teams and vendors, ensuring clear accountability, effective communication, and timely decision‑making.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues; manage changes and dependencies across initiatives.
• Facilitate steering committee and working group meetings, ensuring progress and decision tracking.
• Support organizational change management, communication, and training to ensure adoption and sustainability of project outcomes.
• Track and report project performance, progress, and benefits realization using PMO reporting tools.
• Mentor and support PMO colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement of project management standards and tools.

Required Education, Experience & Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, or related field, professional designation such as PMP, PRINCE2, plus a minimum of (7) seven years’ experience managing complex projects in a multi-partner environment, preferably in a public‑sector or healthcare context, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Prosci/ADKAR and Agile certifications considered assets.
• Demonstrated success leading large, multi-partner projects with complex governance structures.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive collaboration across diverse teams.

This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work.

Salary Range

$ 88,990 to $127,923

Typical Hiring Range

$88,990 to $111,237

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience, as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a fulfilling and challenging career within a dynamic organization, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience at: https://healthemployersassociationofbc.bamboohr.com/jobs/

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care.

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

We wish to thank all applications for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Health and Human Services

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