City : Toronto

Category : Full Time

Industry : Healthcare

Employer : The Hospital for Sick Children

About Sickkids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.  As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.  Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.  SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Posting Description

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Coordinator to join the Project Management Office (PMO). The Information Services Department of the Information Management and Technology Portfolio provides an opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, coupled with cutting edge technology.

The successful candidate will be someone who takes pride in working in one of Canada's top academic health centers ensuring projects are run effectively and efficiently. You will work in a complex, ever evolving (& improving) environment to deliver high quality products and to bring those products to life with our customers.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of PMO, the Senior Project Coordinator will be:

• Coordinating project activities, logistics, and schedules.
• Leading designated work packages and be accountable for all aspects of their success, either as part of a larger initiative or independently.
• Working efficiently, combining solid administrative and computer skills with an interest and skills in project management, process improvement working with teams and change management.
• Planning project activities, prepare reports, and ensure project communications plans are met

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Project and Operational Management

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of project activities with internal or external parties
• Support IMT/PMO operational initiatives
• Manage the activities and progress of identified initiatives to ensure they remain on schedule and budget.
• Report on project progress to internal stakeholders including narrative and technical reports.

Logistics/Administration

• Maintain existing project files including project contacts, timesheets, resources, and reports.
• Supporting project activities and work packages as required.
• Organize and minute committee meetings when required.
• Gather feedback, analyze and compile data or workflows.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Communication

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans for initiatives, as required.
• Create, update and disseminate project reports, newsletters, website and other materials.

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree or a Business Management Certificate
• 5+ years experience in a similar role, preferably in healthcare
• PMP or CAPM certification would be an asset
• Flexible and adept at multi-tasking in a busy, fast-paced, interesting and challenging environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work load and to work confidently under pressure on tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to work around busy stakeholders' schedule
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Employment Type: One year CONTRACT with health benefits & possibility of converting to PERMANENT.

Here's What You'll Love 

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to, HOOPP pension plan, health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of the offer. 
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.  
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Health Equity and Inclusion. 
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.  
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.  

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team.  SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.  If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How to Apply

Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.

Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.