Project Manager Health Performance & Accountability

Health Services, Strategic Policy and Performance

Status (1) Contract Full Time - 15 Months

Salary Range $96,785 - $120,979 per annum

Work mode Hybrid * see below for more details about this work mode.

Location 7120 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON

Hours of work 35 hours per week

The Project Manager leads well-defined projects that improve current levels of performance and/or improve existing processes, services or programs across the Health Services department. Given current health system priorities, the project manager will work with internal and external stakeholders to operationalize a Transitional Behavioural Support Unit in one of Peel Region’s long term care homes.

This position will support the successful implementation of transitional clinical services and emotion-based dementia care to stabilize expressive behaviours and enable transition to long term care homes or community settings

What you will do in this role

• Provides subject matter expertise and/or technical or professional advice if appropriate
• Ensure all phases of project delivery are performed within standards, timeframes and budget requirements
• Motivate project team(s) to work as a cohesive unit and ensure the completeness of the project's products
• Provide regular reporting to the Manager, Director, Project Sponsor, Steering Committee, and Divisional/Departmental Management Teams or other Regional Committees and other stakeholders, as appropriate
• Work with clients to define business requirements for projects and write Project Charters (and Business Cases, if required) and obtain approvals from the Project Sponsor and/or the Steering Committee
• Close the project and conduct post-implementation review
• Design the overall project strategy, create, execute and control project plans, manage project change control process, and administer the project's budget
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a project
• Design and implement project change management plans
• Support the Health Leadership and Divisional Management Teams to build capacity across the Health Services department to continuously improve processes
• Develop and deliver presentations to division or department and steering committees
• Determine priorities and resource allocation
• Contribute to fields of expertise both internally and externally
• Coordinate the logistics (e.g. preparation of tenders and contracts, develop project plans, work schedules and determines priorities) or operational elements (e.g. budgets and resource requirements) for well defined projects
• Lead project team(s) in a matrix environment
• Resolve strategic issues or escalate to the appropriate level
• Manage project risk
• Keep abreast of best practices in project management, process improvement and process management

What the role requires

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Excellent facilitation skills with sound knowledge of various facilitation techniques
• Ability to encourage others to seek and act upon opportunities for different and innovative approaches to problems and changing client need.
• Strong skills in the use of project management software applications (such as Microsoft Project)
• Proficiency in all MS Office applications (Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to think strategically
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification by Project Management Institute (PMI) is an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with and motivate multi-disciplinary teams and to work with senior management, other divisions and staff
• Working knowledge of project management processes utilizing the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) by PMI
• Ability to develop project budgets
• University degree in Business, Public or Health Administration combined with 3 to 5 years experience in project management
• Experience applying Organizational Change Management principles and methodologies
• Ability to influence and negotiate without direct authority
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build collaborative environment
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple priorities in a very dynamic and changing environment
• Ability to maintain focus, energy, commitment and positive attitude in the face of uncertainty, change and resistance.
• Ability to provide specialized advice to support process improvement projects within Health Services

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us

• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan (effective start date) (Non-union LTC, RFT, RPT)
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources
• % in lieu of benefits (LTC, short term contracts no benefits)
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing (non-union)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays (non-union)
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) up to 3 weeks per annum
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (non-union/ where applicable)

Work Mode & Job Location at 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON

In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours of Work 35 hours per week

Interview Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https//covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. The Region of Peel delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, the Region of Peel is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Region of Peel, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than the Region of Peel.

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected].

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.