Bring your project management, creative problem solving and team leadership expertise to this exciting role with our Project & Portfolio team.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Planning & Strategic Project Management, the Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of projects or initiatives for designated programs or services within Northern Health (NH). Projects may involve process improvement and work redesign, productivity reviews, business analysis, technology implementation, staff deployment, implementation of capital equipment and the provision of strategic information to support those processes. Working with stakeholders at all levels, the Project Manager inspires others to achieve goals and deliverables through facilitation, effective communication of corporate vision, and ensuring the culture is one in which individual competencies can thrive. The Project Manager provides expertise, education, and coaching to designated project staff as required. The incumbent works closely with the Project Sponsors and project team to address the impact of any change to ensure an effective and efficient transition.
The Project Manager follows established guidelines and standards within Northern Health for project management. The incumbent liaises with consultants, vendors, other health care entities, and other external agencies to negotiate contracts for the provision of goods and services as required.
Starting salary will be approximately from $90,770 to $113,462 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Systems or a related discipline;
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent;
- Five (5) years recent related experience in a project management capacity, and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups;
- Proven experience in planning, communication, business analysis, people management, change management and risk management;
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated management skills.
- Advanced skills in complex problem solving, planning, project management, change management and group process.
- General knowledge of current health care issues and trends.
- Flexibility to manage changing priorities and scope of work.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical and/or clinical issues to non-technical or non-clinical users with a high degree of comprehension.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships and work with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver defined results working under pressure and on concurrent, multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make presentations to groups using technology available for distance communications as well as travel to areas of Northern Health when appropriate.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Proficiency in Office Systems (i.e. Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio).
- Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
- Ability and willingness to travel within Northern Health’s geographic region.
- Current valid BC Driver’s License.
Where you will be working:
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More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.
What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
- Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
- Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
- Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
- Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
- Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.
Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
- Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
- Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
- Program certificates or diplomas.
- High school, college, or university transcripts.
- Cover letter and resume (recommended).
International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants
