Project Manager

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

The Project Management Services unit offers a comprehensive range of services designed to assist Health and Social Services in identifying, planning, and implementing IT-related projects and initiatives. Among its many responsibilities, the unit also houses the Home Health Monitoring (HHM) program, delivering remote patient monitoring support to Yukoners.

Our work environment is one of teamwork, respect, innovation, learning, and opportunity.

Your role

As a part of the Project Management Services team, the Project Manager assumes leadership, responsibility, control and influence over the project team, ensuring that the product of the project team's work meets the specification of the business requirements, technical performance, the cost, and the schedule, as outlined in the project definition, and is consistent with the department's goals and objectives.

The Project Manager manages medium to large-scale acute-care, long-term care and community health projects and major corporate projects, which support program needs and improve service delivery. This position is responsible for overall direction, co-ordination and management of departmental information technology and business improvement initiatives through project feasibility, approval, design, development, testing, implementation and post-implementation review phases.

• For more information on this job, please contact Sharon Young, Manager, Project Management Services at 867-667-9407 or sharon.young@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Darlene Allain, HR Consultant at 867-332-0080 or darlene.allain@yukon.ca

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon's many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, project management, computer science or related field
• Considerable experience supporting the delivery and implementation of complex healthcare projects
• Experience using electronic systems that support project management such as Asana, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office
• Project Management Certification (PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation or PRINCE2 Practitioner)

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Strong ability to clearly communicate both oral and written through various mediums such as project status reports and presentations.
• Excellent ability to collaborate and engage multiple and diverse stakeholders using positive influence in working through projects.
• Ability to define project goals and work plans with timelines and deliverables to ensure the early integration of projects.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage changes in project scope, identify risks, and develop contingency plans where appropriate.
• Strong change management, facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster collaborative and effective working relationships.
  

It may be helpful for you to review "The job interview process".

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• None

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Ability to travel periodically both within, and outside of, the Territory.
• Ability to work on site within an office environment.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.