Project Manager

Job title:

Project Manager

Company

University Health Network

Job description

Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Site: Hydro Place – 700 University Avenue
Department: Research Ethics Board
Reports to: Chair, REB / Project Director, Strategic Projects
Work Model: Hybrid
Grade: M0:05
Hours: 37.5
Salary: $90,285 – $112,866 (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Closing Date: January 17, 2025Position SummaryThe Project Manager works closely with the chair and manager of the REB and other stakeholders to support the development and implementation of institution-level strategic projects. The analysts helps with documentation of existing and future states, tracking and analysis for planning and execution of the projects. They will build relationships and strong communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and development of both risk and change management plans.The research ethics board is strives to ensure that all research involving human participants conducted within the jurisdiction of University Health Network (UHN) meets the required standards of ethical and research conduct. As such, the REB is an integral partner in the research enterprise – to facilitate the progress of, ethical research help advances in the care and wellbeing of our society. This requires the collective contribution of all stakeholders: scientists, trainees, support staff, research and operations leadership and external organizations. To facilitate advances in knowledge, innovation and treatments, UHN has embarked on a bold initiative to improve efficiencies of the approval of research projects through the development of a Strategic Research Project team. This is a multi-disciplinary, high performing project team that will support and manage the development and execution of strategic and high priority research initiatives. This call relates to the position of a project analyst to work with the REB as part of the strategic research project team.Duties

• Analyze business needs, problems, opportunities, and solution scope
• Evaluate and validate solution value and benefits to the organization, supporting business case development and return on investment analysis
• Facilitate workshops with multidisciplinary groups to identify, validate, and document clinical, business and process requirements
• Conduct workflow review and process redesign, and support continuous improvement processes
• Coordinate system design, build and testing
• Apply rigorous project management techniques to assist in the management and documentation of project plans, schedules, status reports, and budgets
• Apply sound change management techniques for effective stakeholder engagement and communications, training, and implementation support
• Develop adequate level of knowledge of the subject matter and systems being implemented to effectively move projects forward
• Planning and monitoring project progress through tracking project milestones, risks and issues to deliver project within the planned budget, schedule, and with a high level of quality.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Health Informatics or Administration, Technology, Science, Business, or related field required
• Experience working with and/or conducting human research studies
• Sound knowledge of project management standards an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Change Management certification an asset
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience in applying change management methodologies and tools
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize and get things done
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with ambiguity
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies an asset

Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Expected salary

$90285 – 112866 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:15:04 GMT

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