Project Specialist - Ontario, Canada - Home and Community Care Support Services

Home and Community Care Support Services

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Ontario, Canada

3 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Overview:
Home and Community Care Support Services South West is seeking a
Project Specialist

Opportunity Summary:

As a member of the Strategy Integration and Planning team, the Project Specialist is responsible for collaborating across the organization with regard to the planning and implementation of projects including the creation and maintenance of projects plans and schedules.

This is a permanent full time hybrid opportunity, provincial within the 14 HCCSS locations.
What will you do?

Serves as the project lead or coordinator for projects as assigned
Creates and controls all project management artifacts needed to effectively strategize, plan and execute on project objectives
Develops, with key internal and external stakeholders and partners, the project work plan, monitors and controls the work per the project plans
Represents HCCSS with internal and external stakeholders in the course of project work
Prepares complex project plans, activities, budgets, schedules, project documentation for project sponsor review/signoff; Also reports on project status to the project sponsor and stakeholders
Provides support to senior management/ leadership on prioritizing projects based on risks, resources and potential for quality improvement to assist with the operational planning processes
Assesses project risks and develops mitigation strategies
Works with project team to ensure projects are clearly outlined and expectations established
Works with the other support resources to produce project management materials, presentations, graphics, and other visuals to interpret and illustrate key management concepts/initiatives
Contributes to the Project Management/Strategy Management Office by developing best practices, project templates and methodologies for use across the organization
Handles project related problems in an expedient and efficient manner requiring professional judgment

What must you have?

Education:

Undergraduate Baccalaureate degree Health Care, Business or other relevant field; Master's Degree is an asset.
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or relevant PMI certification is an asset

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience

Knowledge:

Demonstrated project management skills to effectively lead a project team to achieve critical project milestones using a formal project management approach
Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of confidentiality, discretion and judgment
Understanding of the health care system and community sector across the continuum of care
Strong communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills to work with a variety of stakeholders and senior leaders across the health continuum
Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution and consensus building skills
Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
Knowledge of budget planning, resource allocation, financial monitoring and reporting

Language:

Proficiency in French is an asset.

What would give you an advantage?

Ability to speak French or another second language.

Who we are:

Our organization is a recipient of the
2019 Canada's Healthy Workplace Month Great Employers Award, making it a recognized organization in supporting employee health and safety.

How do I apply?

Home and Community Care Support Services has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy across the province that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Applicants being considered for employment will be required to provide proof of vaccination documentation confidentially to Human Resources upon hire.

Any medical or human rights exemption requests will be reviewed and validated prior to an offer of employment.