Project Manager

  • Collingwood General and Marine Hospital
  • Jan 07, 2025
Full time

Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Project Manager

2025-003

 

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84-bed hospital located in Collingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that serves more than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 million annual visitors to the communities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains. CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic services including lab, imaging and cardiorespiratory therapy, as well as two inpatient units (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialty areas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care and surgery. The Hospital also provides outpatient care including dialysis and a wide range of clinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues to provide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as an integrated orthopaedic centre for our region. For more information, please visit our website at www.cgmh.on.ca.

 

Corporate Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision, mission and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit the core values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Adaptable, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patient and their families.

 

Benefits:

This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short- and long-term disability income protection plans, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts.

 

The Opportunity:

 

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for leading and executing critical projects within an acute care hospital setting. This role involves managing all aspects of the project life cycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Reporting to the Project Management Lead, the PM will work closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical, operational, and IT departments, to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The position offers the opportunity to directly impact patient care, hospital operations, and overall hospital performance. This role will initially support the planning for Hospital Development, working closely with the Hospital Development Project Team, including the Planning, Designing, and Conformance Consultants. 

 

This position will serve as a liaison between various hospital departments, the senior leadership team, and external partners as required. The successful candidate must have extensive experience in project management, change management, and implementing enterprise-wide systems. This key support function will contribute to streamlining hospital-wide activity to align with our strategic vision: Outstanding Care – For Life.

Qualifications:

  • Exhibits the core values of Collingwood General and Marine Hospital; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable, Teamwork
  • Undergraduate Degree specific to Business, Healthcare, Clinical Informatics, Engineering, Construction, or Project Management
  • Possesses the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
  • 5 years’ experience of on-the-job project management experience with proven use of project management tools and techniques
  • Familiarity with hospital operations, clinical workflows, and healthcare regulations is highly desirable
  • Experience with P3 environments, procurement processes, and practical application of Ontario's Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive is essential
  • Working knowledge of risk management and mitigation in healthcare construction projects, as well as, construction documentation, and ability to coordinate plans between various trades and disciplines
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and manage budgets for large capital projects as well as coordinate plans between various trades and disciplines
  • Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to delegate and assign work to resources
  • Working knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques
  • Understanding of budgets and fiscal responsibility
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Independent decision-making abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
  • Proactively identify and resolve conflicts within teams and associated workstreams; mitigate risk with contingency plans

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Supports the planning and construction of a new hospital under the public-private partnership (P3) design, build, finance (DBF) procurement model
  • Engage project sponsor (vice president) and project champion (director) to define the proposed project’s objectives, benefits, statement of work and alignment to organizational strategies
  • Project Planning and Execution:
    • Develop detailed project plans, defining project scope, objectives, timelines, and resources needed to achieve successful outcomes
    • Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to ensure timely and effective project execution
    • Lead the day-to-day management of project activities, ensuring projects are on track and aligned with hospital priorities
  • Stakeholder Communication:
    • Act as the main point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, risks, and deliverables
    • Facilitate meetings, briefings, and discussions with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective collaboration and problem-solving
    • Build strong relationships with hospital staff, department leaders, and external partners to foster communication and engagement
  • Risk Management and Problem Solving:
    • Identify potential risks and issues impacting the project and develop strategies to mitigate them
    • Manage and resolve project-related challenges, ensuring alignment with hospital goals and objectives
    • Proactively address any barriers to success, escalating issues to senior leadership when necessary
  • Project Reporting and Documentation:
    • Maintain detailed documentation on project status, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and project deliverables
    • Prepare project status reports for senior leadership, highlighting key milestones, achievements, and areas requiring attention
    • Ensure that project documentation is up to date and stored according to hospital standards and policies
  • Budget and Resource Management:
    • Develop project budgets and ensure that projects are delivered within financial constraints
    • Track and manage project expenditures, ensuring that costs are aligned with the approved budget
    • Coordinate with department heads and other project leads to allocate the appropriate resources for each project
  • Quality Control and Evaluation:
    • Monitor project performance, ensuring compliance with hospital standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices
    • Oversee project evaluation and quality assurance processes, ensuring the final deliverables meet or exceed expectations
    • Assist in post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and apply lessons learned to future initiatives
  • Active participation in the Hospital’s Health and Safety Internal Responsibility System, which includes maintaining accountability for the defined responsibilities listed in applicable legislation, policies and procedures
  • Actively contributes within the scope of the position to the enhancement of the patient experience through continuous improvement, learning, and teamwork, with the goal of creating an environment that is caring, inclusive, respectful, patient and family-centered with a focus on excellence, innovation and safety

More Information:

Location: Administration

 Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

 Employment Group: Non-Union

 Start Date: In line with next Hospital Orientation intake.

 Hours of Work: 37.5 hours weekly. Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.

 Wage Range: $99,800.81-$118,532.06

 

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.

 

Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Job Category

Manager

City

Collingwood, Ontario