Specialist, Qtly Transformation & Innovation

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in London, ON, is seeking a Specialist in Qtly Transformation & Innovation to deliver project management and quality improvement support. The position, temporary full-time until June 30, 2027, involves managing small-to-medium projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with certifications in quality improvement or project management preferred. The role demands strong organizational skills and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing small to medium sized projects.
• Hospital-based experience in quality improvement or organizational change management is an asset.
• Certification in Quality Improvement or Project Management is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality improvement and project management support to sponsor managers.
• Lead small to medium scale projects and initiatives.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary working groups.

Skills

Project management skills

Change management

Risk assessment and mitigation

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health, social science, or business-related profession

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

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Salary: $44.95–$52.87 per hour.

Position Details

This temporary full‑time position will extend until June 30, 2027.

Role will provide quality improvement and project management support to sponsor managers and directors for small‑to‑medium scale projects, initiatives, or workstreams that are part of larger projects led by more senior project roles.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health, social science, or business‑related profession.
• Certification required in one of the following: Quality Improvement, LEADS, Lean Six Sigma (yellow belt), Lean, TPS (Toyota Production Systems Training), Risk Management, Change Management, or Project Management Professional certification.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with extensive knowledge in project management principles and tools at an advanced level.
• Systems thinker, with experience leading small‑to‑medium projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated application of change management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience providing facilitation of multidisciplinary working groups.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to collaborate with support teams.
• Effective oral presentations, written reports, and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and activities effectively.
• Strong organizational and detail‑oriented skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with timelines.
• 3–5 years of experience managing small‑to‑medium sized projects.
• Hospital‑based experience in quality improvement, clinical service redesign, and organizational change management would be an asset.
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health‑related or quality improvement and patient safety related field.
• Proficiency in French would be an asset.

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph’s Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph’s, you will be expected to engage in role‑related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your duties.

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID‑19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin test.