Markham Stouffville Hospital Corporation Looking for Project Manager, Transformation Project Management Office (pmo) – Full Time Temporary (approx 1 year) – Markham Site at Markham, ON Full Time

Land Acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health and the Eastern York Region OHT honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

COVID Statement:
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Who you are:
You are a results-oriented professional with excellent planning, communication, and change management skills

You have vision, flexibility, transparency, honesty and practicality

You are organized, accurate, and able to multi task and meet deadlines

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage

Who we are:
The Transformation Project Management Office (PMO) at Oak Valley Health assists in the development of the hospital’s strategy as well as its execution. We manage complex corporate-wide projects that support this strategy while also promoting project management and process improvement standards across the hospital. We are problem solvers committed to building a culture of innovation where good ideas are supported and scaled.

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

What we need:
Drawing on project management and change management expertise, the Project Manager within the Transformation PMO will provide leadership and direction in the planning, deployment and evaluation of an exciting new digital health project within the Surgical Services program. In particular, this project will implement new software and clinical workflows that streamline wait list management, scheduling, and collaboration to improve efficiencies and the staff and patient experience.

Reporting to the Manager of the Transformation PMO, the successful candidate will use corporate project management standards to ensure project objectives are met while serving as a liaison between various hospital stakeholders and departments. The successful candidate must have experience in all aspects of project management and change management with a proven track record of meeting project goals on time, within scope and within budget. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with the ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities include:
Work with project sponsors and process owners to complete the various elements of a project management plan, including; defining project scope, assumptions, risks, goals and deliverables, and financial resources

Establish the project teams and infrastructure to support project implementation and sustainability

Communicate with, and ensure active engagement of, project sponsors, process owners and team members throughout all project phases

Chair and facilitate project working groups

Ensure that project outcomes align and move strategic goals and business goals towards targets

Measure and report project progress

In collaboration with project sponsors and process owners, manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and issues, and develop contingency plans

Establish and sustain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate and influence process improvement and project management

Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Master’s degree preferred)

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

5-7 years experience in practical application of project management theory, including change management, resource planning and management, risk management, evaluation, etc.

Strong working knowledge of relevant project management tools

Knowledge of hospital operations, with surgical services experience preferred

Experience in digital health and software implementation preferred

Effective planning, organizing and evaluating skills

Relationship building skills and proven ability to manage projects involving stakeholders from diverse areas, levels and organizations

Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills to ensure positive outcomes for quality patient care when dealing with internal hospital stakeholders and external partners

Organizational agility and versatility to move comfortably across organizational levels, and influence leaders

Strong facilitation skills and ability to manage group process

Well-developed presentation and writing skills and ability to use tact, diplomacy and persuasion to achieve project objectives

Computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office software applications and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, business intelligence tools, process mapping, and presentation software

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards

Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:
Primarily days – Monday to Friday with flexibility to meet needs of the department. Schedules may change based on operational needs. Hybrid model of in the office and remote work.

Compensation:
BAND G: $43.27- $53.14 per hour

Oak Valley Health Diversity Statement:
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.