Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, OHT, the Ontario Health Team (OHT) Project Manager will be responsible for leading, coordinating and supporting a variety of strategic projects and planning activities to advance OHT’s priorities. The OHT Project Manager will use project management best practices to drive key initiatives in collaboration with organizational leadership. The Project Manager will interact with senior leaders across all OHT partner organizations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports Southlake Community OHT subcommittees and working groups by developing meeting materials and presentations, leading and facilitating meetings and following up on issues and responses
• Supports the Southlake Community OHT on all aspects of the first and second year priorities including support to and or leading the implementation of Collaboration Projects at the local level
• Monitors performance and reports on deliverables, develops and analyzes data from various sources to determine performance and work plan results, produces reports on performance and work plan activity
• Engages the community and health system partners and community partners on adoption of the approved Collaboration Projects, communicates and influences local partners to adopt changes and provide expertise, consultation and support in implementation and evaluation of Collaboration Projects
• Provides project management expertise by developing and drafting work plans; identifying budget and resources; establishing key steps and critical paths, developing project methods; managing priorities, monitoring and reporting on progress, and resolving issues and conflicts
• Organizes and conducts stakeholder and government relations and issues management as required
• Prepares timely and accurate project updates, communication materials, internal/external correspondence and other executive documentation related to project planning, management and reporting
• Assists with strategic and long-term planning activities based on research and analysis of data and initiatives, community needs, provincial initiatives, funding deliverables and legislative requirements
• During critical times of any project implementation, may be required to work off-hours and/or non-business hours
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrates problem assessment skills
• Demonstrates commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrates individual leadership skills

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of the Ontario health care system and of local health issues, priorities and needs
• Demonstrated experience and ability to build, enhance and maintain positive strategic working relationships with local community, health service providers and other stakeholders and to influence decision making and adoption of change initiatives
• Project management expertise with large-scale change initiatives and proven ability to support change
• Self-directed and able to work with ambiguity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
• Strong planning and organizational skills; and the ability to facilitate meetings
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to effectively contribute to and help motivate teams
• Demonstrated in population health management, experience enacting and evaluating widespread change to address and improve determinates of health
• Demonstrated history of prioritizing health equity, including meaningful and impactful engagement with equity seeking groups
• Solid understanding and demonstrated history related to health quality improvement measurement and management
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Proficiency with computer and software applications, notably Microsoft Office. Proficiency with virtual platforms that allow for remote activities
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to Southlake Regional Health Centre standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Public Administration or related discipline
• PMP certification required
• 5 years’ experience in project management required
• 5 years’ experience in healthcare environment required

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team. A recruitment representative may follow up with you for further information if necessary.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.