Project Consultant I - South West Regional Cancer Program

Posting Period

Open:        March 22, 2024

Deadline:    April 4, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name

South West Regional Cancer Program

Working in collaboration with Ontario Health, Cancer Ontario (OH-CCO), the Project Consultant will support strategic initiatives that deliver person-centred care across the cancer system in the South West region.

The Project Consultant will be responsible in leading and managing projects from design and implementation through to evaluation and close-out; educate, mentor and support the hospitals departments/programs in project delivery principles and practices; establish and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels in order to establish the conditions for effective engagement to support the delivery of key strategic priorities; and to promote and implement change management and innovation to support the delivery of key project priorities.

What we offer:

• Rate of Pay: $43.04 per hour - $53.80 per hour
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
• Health and Dental Benefits & Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Wellness Initiatives

Who You Are:

• You are self-aware of own assumptions, values, principles, strengths and limitations
• You manage and develop self while modeling qualities such as honesty, integrity, resilience, and confidence
• You engage and support others to foster development, personal goals and encourage a healthy organization
• You create connections, build partnerships and networks
• You demonstrate a commitment to the organizational vision, mission, values and service excellence
• You are a transformational thinker that encourages and supports innovation
• You have exceptional analytical skills that contribute to effective decision-making
• You are self-directed, courageous, and highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills 

Qualifications

What You Will Bring with You:

• Undergraduate Degree (Honours) in Health/Business Administration or a health related discipline is required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum three years previous related project management and/or health care management experience
• Certification from the Project Management Institute or Lean Process Six Sigma Certification preferred
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Advanced skills in project, change, risk, and financial management
• Demonstrated facilitation skills including consensus building
• Advanced problem solving, decision-making, planning, negotiation and evaluation skills
• Advanced resource planning and performance measurement skills
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple and competing priorities on a daily basis
• Demonstrated knowledge of local and regional health care systems
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose, and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:  

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  

• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  

• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated  

• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

LHSC is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the Hospital, inclusive of our Staff and Patient experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on location, as required.

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. ?LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.