Perley Health is a unique and innovative community that empowers Seniors and Veterans to live life to the fullest. Home to more than 600 Seniors and Veterans in long-term care and in independent apartments, Perley Health provides a growing number of clinical, therapeutic and recreational services to residents, tenants and people from across the region.
One of the largest and most progressive long-term care homes in Ontario, Perley Health is also a centre for research, education, and clinical innovation. Our Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care conducts and shares the practical research needed to improve care. Future caregivers come here to study and to acquire hands-on skills and experience.
Perley Health's values are brought to life each day by our over 800 employees. And more than 400 regular volunteers connect us closely with the community. Together, we improve the well-being of Canada's aging population.
We are embarking on a multi-year growth strategy, and are seeking an experienced:
Project Manager, Corporate Planning and Implementation –
(20 Month Contract)
Full-Time (On Site)
Under the direction of the Director, Strategy, Partnerships and Growth & Director, Quality and Interprofessional Care, and in support of Perley Health’s Strategic Plan, the Project Manager, Corporate Planning and Implementation is responsible for:
· Supporting various corporate-wide projects that contribute to the advancement of the Perley Health’s Strategic Plan, Mission and Vision
· Supporting annual corporate planning activities, including enterprise risk management
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Under the direction of the Director, Strategy, Partnerships and Growth, lead end-to-end project management for a new intergenerational childcare center, including budgeting, resource allocation, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring quality and safety standards are in place aligned with PH existing policies.
· Develop comprehensive project plans, collaborate with stakeholders, and establish clear goals, including the development of an operational model and research collaboration with the Centre of Excellence.
· Utilizes project management methodologies to define and maintain oversight of project scope, budget, and timeline
· Proactively anticipates future considerations and risks, such as Ministry requirements, and ensures appropriate preparation while flagging project risks and issues with the Perley Health Senior Management team.
· Create policies, procedures, and forms for intergenerational programming, and design change management strategies, external proposals, and funding applications as required.
· Lead intergenerational programs at Perley Health in collaboration with partner organizations
· Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource needs
· Lead/support cross-functional project teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals
· Develop and manage stakeholder engagement plans
· Identify project risks, suggest mitigation strategies, maintain thorough project documentation, report progress to leadership and stakeholders, and implement change management and sustainability plans
· Facilitate corporate planning activities aligned with existing framework
· Review KPIs and dashboards to monitor progress toward corporate objectives, and make recommendations for adjustments as needed
· Ensure that corporate planning efforts are aligned with Perley Health's strategy and goals
· Serve as the primary system administrator for the Cascade Strategy Software platform, acting as a subject matter expert to coach users when needed on the use of Cascade
· Collaborate closely with leadership to translate the operating plan into actionable objectives within the Cascade software
· Support management of the Risk Registry, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date repository of risk information
· Maintain robust risk assessment processes and collaborate with leadership team to identify mitigation strategies
· Foster a culture of risk awareness and proactively engage stakeholders in identifying and addressing potential risks
· Prepare comprehensive reports and risk analysis for senior leadership and regulatory compliance
· Support efforts to continuously improve risk management practices across the organization
· Other duties as required
Education & Experience:
· Master’s degree in Business, Health Care Administration or Project Management Professional Certification required.
· 5+ years professional experience, including experience in project management in healthcare related fields.
Skills & Competencies:
· Demonstrates strategic thinking and leadership skills.
· Understands project management, change management and health care operations
· Demonstrates presentation and facilitation skills
· Superior analytical, written and oral communication skills required
· Excellent interpersonal skills required to collaborate with external stakeholders and communicate with staff at all levels in the organization with tact, diplomacy and respect for confidentiality.
· Ability to use word processing and spread sheet software in a Windows environment.
· Ability to conduct analysis, create business cases and manage projects.
Please forward your resume and cover letter, outlining your background and experience with each key responsibility to be considered for the role.
We thank all candidates for applying; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
For candidates selected for consideration, Perley Health, upon request, will make reasonable accommodation for any disability-related needs with respect to the recruitment process and materials.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 20 months
Work Location: In person