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SickKids Looking for Project Coordinator – Project Management Office at Toronto, ON Full Time
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.
Position Description
We are currently looking for a 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 Project Coordinator will be:
- Coordinating project activities, logistics, and schedules
- 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
Reporting and Operational Management
- Coordinate the planning and delivery of activities within the project workplan.
- Develop monitoring/data collection tools and document project activities.
- Report on project progress to internal stakeholders including narrative and technical reports.
Logistics/Administration
- Maintain existing databases and project files including project contacts, timesheets, resources, and reports.
- Organize and minute committee meetings when required.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
Communication
- Ensure all projects have a comprehensive communication plan and support the Project Managers to execute this strategy.
- Create, update and disseminate project reports, newsletters, website and other materials as directed by the Project Managers.
Here’s What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s Degree or a Business Management Certificate
- 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
- Experience in healthcare would be an asset
- PMP or CAPM certification would be an asset
Employment Type: One year CONTRACT with health benefits & possibility of converting to PERMANENT.
Our Commitment to Diversity
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.
When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.
FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.
How to Apply
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