Project Manager

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Working from home office in the Greater Toronto Area. May require occasional travel within the GTA
Department: GTA Rehab Network
Reports to: Executive Director
Grade: M0:05
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $44.95 - $56.19 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: 5 shifts per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: September 22, 2024

Position Summary:

The GTA Rehab Network is a recognized regional leader in improving the planning and delivery of rehabilitative care in the greater Toronto area. Committed to the integration of rehabilitation throughout the continuum of care, we develop innovative solutions with our members and Ontario Health regions to advance best practices and enhance system efficiencies.

Our approach is highly collaborative. We engage our members, clinical experts and the OH regions to:

• Develop and implement standardized, evidence-based best practices
• Support the implementation of provincial guidelines and standards
• Advance and support data analysis and reporting for rehab system planning
• Improve processes to reduce fragmentation within the system
• Identify and address emerging sector and system-level issues related to rehabilitative care.

The GTA Rehab Network is an influential voice for rehabilitation in the GTA. Our members are publicly funded hospital and community-based organizations across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that provide rehabilitation services.

Summary:

In collaboration with relevant task groups and secretariat staff, the Project Manager will be responsible for coordination and implementation of system-wide initiatives, ensuring projects progress within set timeframes to achieve stated deliverables. In collaboration with secretariat staff and GTA Rehab Network members, the Project Manager will be expected to take initiative to lead each project and participate in strategic discussions regarding project directions relative to health system priorities.

The Project Manager will among other duties:

Provide operational project leadership to various committees of the Network that address clinical and system-wide issues relating to rehabilitation across the continuum.

• Develop and oversee project work plans in collaboration with secretariat staff and chairs
• Analyze data reported directly to the Network and/or obtained through provincial data holdings (i.e., data from NRS / CCRS) in support of capacity planning and quality improvement.
• Conduct literature reviews, design and analyze surveys and other data, develop presentations, conduct inventories, plan and facilitate member engagement.
• Develop an understanding of rehabilitation services, resources and issues in the GTA.
• Develop in-depth understanding of Ministry and Ontario Health priorities and directions as they relate to rehabilitation services, resources and issues to inform work plans.
• Participate in development of operating and strategic plans for the Network. Help to identify and support initiatives of interest to members in alignment with the Network's strategic goals.
• Develop collaborative and supportive working relationships and engage with regional partners to initiate and support a variety of system-wide projects.
• Perform other duties as required to support achievement of secretariat deliverables

For more information on Network initiatives, see: www.gtarehabnetwork.ca

• Proven Project Management Experience
• Master's Degree - with a preferred focus on Health/Public/Business Administration
• Clinical Background in Rehabilitation Field
• Familiarity with Publicly-Funded Healthcare Settings
• Strong Skills in Critical Thinking and Data Analysis
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and with teams, taking initiative to lead initiatives in consultation with secretariat and task group chairs
• Excellent Communication and Report Writing Skills
• Computer literate in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point
• Familiarity with provincially reported performance metrics, indicators, CIHI data holdings for rehabilitative care services, and current MOH and OH priorities

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.