Project Manager

**WEST PARRY SOUND ONTARIO HEALTH TEAM**

**Project Manager - Integrated Care**

**JOB POSTING: OHT 2026-07**

**TEMPORARY PART-TIME (22.5 Hours Per Week) Until March, 2027 with the possibility of extension**

**(The OHT is open to discussing potential secondment agreements for this contract)**

Located on the coast of **beautiful Georgian Bay**, the West Parry Sound Ontario Health Team (WPS OHT) offers the best of both nature and technology. We provide services along the coast of Georgian Bay, living in one of Canada’s top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes

Ontario Health Teams are Ministry-approved collaborative health services made up of provider organizations including primary care, hospice/palliative care, long-term care, home and community care, mental health and addiction services, acute care, and other community-based services. These teams are collectively dedicated to the equitable improvement of population health and finding better, more efficient ways to receive and deliver care and services.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Manage assigned projects through their full lifecycle, including initiatives related to primary care access and attachment, chronic disease management, integrated care pathways, and digital health.
- Develop and maintain key project documentation (e.g., charters, schedules, communications plans, project management tools, budgets, and evaluation tools).
- Facilitate cross-sectoral collaboration, including the meaningful engagement of individuals with lived and living experience.
- Support planning and development of new care pathways and integrated models of service.
- Provide support and coordination for the Primary Care Network and other advisory or working groups.
- Develop and implement internal evaluation and reporting systems that align project activities with OHT outcomes and metrics.
- Assist with collation of data to support evidence-informed decisions.
- Contribute to strategic planning and regional decision-making through regular progress updates, reports, and presentations.
- Foster and support a safe, respectful, and culturally appropriate work environment aligned with OHT policies and Indigenous cultural safety principles.

**Position Prerequisites**:

- University degree in health, public administration, community planning, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred; equivalent experience will be considered).
- Demonstrated experience managing projects in a health or social services context.
- Experience in implementation science, quality improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), risk management, or human factors is an asset.
- Familiarity with rural/remote healthcare challenges and Ontario Health Team models.
- Strong asset to be familiar with primary care models in Ontario
- Strong asset to have experience working with primary care EMR and data
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills across diverse roles and sectors.
- Experience working with data sets and digital tools to support decision-making.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom).
- Demonstrated learning in Indigenous cultural safety and allyship, with preference for experience working with Indigenous communities.

**Knowledge & Skill**:

- Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, tools, and methodologies to lead initiatives from inception through completion, including scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, and evaluation.
- Health Systems Knowledge: Understanding of Ontario’s health system transformation, particularly in primary care, chronic disease management, digital health, and integrated models of care.
- Collaborative Leadership: Proven ability to facilitate collaboration across diverse sectors, including health, social services, and Indigenous partners, and to engage individuals with lived and living experience in meaningful and respectful ways.
- Analytical and Evaluation Skills: Ability to design and implement evaluation frameworks, analyze data, and use evidence to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, deliver presentations, and communicate with a variety of stakeholders in a clear and engaging manner.
- Administrative and Coordination Abilities: Strong organizational skills to provide secretariat support for committees, manage project documentation, and maintain internal reporting systems.
- Cultural Competency: Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, culturally safe practices, with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation, particularly in Indigenous health contexts.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using digital tools for collaboration, communication, project tracking, and reporting (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, project management platforms, and data visualization tools).
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