Project Lead-emhas

At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of
_providing exemplary and equitable care for and with our community._

Living our values is important here and if you want to join a team that is compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative and inspired, you can see more details about the position currently available below.

**Current Rate of Pay**: Min $47.07- Max $ 58.83

**Current Shifts**: Days, Monday to Friday - 8hrs

**Position Summary**:
The Project Lead position is responsible:

- To the Emergency Mental Health and Addictions Services (EMHAS) Operations and Quality Team for the management and administration of the project implementation and its deliverables ensuring that these are met on time and on budget.
- For coordinating the operational planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of the program design created by the EMHAS Operations and Quality Team.
- To utilize best practice Project Management methodologies and lead all project management lifecycle stages
- To act as a hands-on change agent to identify areas for process streamlining in preparation for system design, by utilizing internal resources and knowledge
- To organize and facilitate communication and meetings with operational leaders, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders, to ensure positive tracking against project milestones and metrics
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Participates in budget planning and monitoring for the EMHAS service

**In this role, you will**:

- Have ongoing opportunities to learn and grow with a generous professional development program via our education assistance fund and in-house development programs
- Have access to an amazing total rewards package which includes competitive pay, health and dental benefits, Short and long term disability and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) where we match your contributions by 126%
- Be a part of an organization committed to the well-being of our workforce
- Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression through our actions
- Be a part of a team of high performing health care professionals

Guelph is the perfect location for health care professionals seeking to make the most of life’s experiences. From our expansive trails and waterways to internationally recognized arts and cultural events, to diverse restaurants and craft breweries, the Royal City has something for everyone
- It’s one of Ontario's most robust and growing economies
- You will have access to excellent schools which include a university and college
- There are multiple centres of faith reflected in the community

**Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities**:

- Undergraduate degree in health sciences related field required
- Master’s degree in applied health science, business or health administration preferred
- Professional Certification
- Project Management Professional designation or certificate preferred
- Lean process improvement certification required
- Registered health professional in Ontario, preferred
- 5 years of project management experience required
- Previous Mental Health and Addictions experience preferred
- Previous experience in a health care environment is considered an asset
- Previous experience with the implementation of cross-organizational projects or initiatives
- Lean or equivalent Quality Improvement education/training required
- Exemplary communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated change management skills, including communicating change to key stakeholders.
- Ability to quickly assess readiness, plan and prepare sound project plans, to execute the plan on time and on budget, and to assess implementation effectiveness and suggest course corrections as necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and successfully manage in a complex, fast-paced environment with multiple, and shifting priorities and stakeholders.
- Innovative and creative problem solver; demonstrates exceptional judgment and decision making skills.
- Organizational, conceptual and strategic thinking skills and abilities required
- Excellent time management skills
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Visio, database management, project management software, etc.
- Demonstrates excellence in interpersonal, communication, coaching, mentoring and team building skills that facilitate positive interactions among all members of the team
- Possesses proven analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrates superior decision-making and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations.
- Demonstrated skills in building collaborative relationships with local and regional partners.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze quality improvement metrics and outcomes

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