Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application. Land acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations. Who you are: You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills What we are looking for: The Project Manager is a key role in the Digital Health team, which is located at the Markham site but provides support to all sites of the corporation. Reporting to the Vice President of Digital Health and Chief Information Officer, the Senior Project Manager will oversee and be accountable for the planning, management, and implementation of digital initiatives as Oak Valley Health engages internal and community stakeholders regarding the ongoing modernization of our information technology systems. Working with the project, medical and operations teams, this would include strategies and plans for communication, orientation, training and change adaption. You will be responsible for: Lead and manage digital initiatives from initiation and completion, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and well adopted. Engage with cross-functional teams, including clinical staff, physicians, IT, and other stakeholders to define and ensure alignment with the project objectives, requirements and deliverables. Provide project management and lead teams in planning and implementation of various information technology solutions. Engage with stakeholders to define and implement workflow, process and system changes and ensure impacted users successfully transition from the current state to the future state of the information technology system implementation. Manage risk and mitigating strategies. Support project sponsors and leaders on effective sponsorship and change leadership. Ensure patient safety and end-user impact are considered when implementing workflow and process changes. Provide progress reporting and presentations to the leadership, sponsoring committee and others as appropriate. Continuously scan the environment for ideas, best practices and emerging trends linked to managing change. Prepare cost estimates, business cases and cost-benefit analyses for project and budget planning purposes. Develop and implement/disseminate the communication/marketing, training, and change management plans for the project Maintain project documentation repositories Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned. What you bring to the role: Bachelor’s degree in technology, health or related area is required Healthcare sector experience with implementing technical, clinical and business information systems. Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with Meditech or other EMR systems and hospital redevelopment an asset. Minimum 5 years’ experience managing medium to large-scale projects within a multi-site and/or multi-organization context, with at least 3 years in the healthcare sector. PMP Certification required or commit to being certified. Experience planning for major projects including programming, concept development, and implementation. Candidate must have demonstrated ability to build consensus and foster teamwork among a variety of stakeholders. Proficient computing skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications and financial reporting software an asset. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills required, along with the ability to analyze, negotiate, and solve problems with a continuous improvement mindset in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience managing multiple projects and demonstrated ability to work effectively within time deadlines. Change management experience. Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards. You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage. Ability to work independently or in a team setting. Flexibility with working hours. Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, day shifts. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs. Compensation: BAND G Range: $49.30 - $60.53 Who we are: Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT). Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources. We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB. Oak Valley Health is one of Ontarioʼs leading community health care organizations. Across our two hospitals, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital, as well as our Reactivation Care Centre, we deliver safe, high-quality care to more than 441,000 patients annually through diagnostic and emergency care services, clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and childrenʼs services. Oak Valley Health is proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team. With over 600 professional staff, over 3,300 dedicated staff, and more than 900 active volunteers, we are committed to celebrating our people, fostering connections, and driving innovative growth. We provide integrated care for healthier communities and deliver an extraordinary patient experience through our honoured to care culture to residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.
