Project Manager - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

The Children, Youth & Families (CYF) portfolio within Addiction and Mental Health is leading the way in creating a new program to help meet the needs of adolescents and families experiencing significant distress.

In partnership with Children's Services and Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) leaders, we are collaborating to open a 6 bed, community-based, transitional supportive housing program that will work with families, youth and community partners to reduce time in the emergency room, improve safe and supported transitions back to parents or an alternate home environment, and address the existing gaps families experience when trying to navigate care.

The primary focus of this role is to work with a diverse group of stakeholders to help implement the Youth Transitional Supportive Housing Program.

The Project Manager will be accountable for coordinating stakeholder activities in each area to ensure they are progressing effectively and on schedule.

They will also be responsible for planning and defining scope, sequencing of activities, planning resources needed, developing timelines and schedules, managing project documentation, creating project frameworks, managing issues, monitoring progress, reporting, and providing team coordination.

To be successful in this role, you will need a strong understanding of effective project and change management principles, and a proven record of collaboration with stakeholders and partners.

Additionally, the Project Manager will lead the program development and quality improvement initiatives across the CYF portfolio and will make recommendations for appropriate program evaluation processes.

The Project Manager will be a key member of the CYF leadership team and will provide consultation and support to managers regarding effective program development strategies.

Description:

The Project Manager will lead, facilitate, develop, and evaluate program development initiatives such as the new Youth Transitional Supportive Housing Program within the Children, Youth & Families (CYF) portfolio.

Working with internal AHS teams and our key partners in Children's Services and Family Supports for Children with Disabilities, the Project Manager assesses needs, identifies solutions, and implements action plans.

Utilizing change management and project management principles, the Project Manager leads quality improvement initiatives and supports CYF leaders to improve and enhance services across the portfolio.

Classification: Project Manager
Union: Exempt
Unit and Program: Addiction and Mental Health
Children, Youth and Families
Primary Location: Inglewood House B
Location Details: As Per Location
Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
FTE: 1.

00

Posting End Date: 14-JUN-2023

Date Available: 26-JUN-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $28.56
Maximum Salary: $49.05
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree in a healthcare profession, business or related field. Project Management experience (Project management certification preferred) and knowledge of project management principles, tools, and methodologies. Minimum of 2 years' experience in a project coordination or management role within the healthcare field.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Awareness and understanding of the continuum of Addiction and Mental Health Services both locally and provincially. Awareness and understanding of child-serving Ministries and agencies within the province. Experience working with and reporting to a cross-sectoral committee of stakeholders from both government and community. Experience in Change Management procedures and practices (PROSCI preferred). Demonstrated strength in verbal and written communication skills; ability to relay or explain complex issues or difficult situations. Proven ability to foster relationships and partnerships with complex and varied internal and external individuals and groups. Ability to develop and facilitate presentations to convey information or transfer knowledge. Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking. Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Proven experience in collaborative decision making, coaching and mentoring. Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities and project perimeters.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree in a Health Related field. Certification in Project Management. Certification in Change Management. Direct experience supporting projects within an addiction and/or mental health setting.