Project Associate, Integration and Planning- Full Time Temporary (until January 2025)- Markham Site (Hybrid)

Land Acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Forbes Canada Honouree

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI. https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion

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 Associate will interact, collaborate, and assist Project Managers and project team members with hospital projects including the Eastern York Region North Durham (EYRND) Ontario Health Team (OHT) initiative. The Project Associate is responsible for supporting EYRND OHT action teams co-chairs by developing meeting materials, aggregate and analyze data, monitor project status, timelines and manage key information. This position will serve as a liaison between various internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate must have experience in project management and business process analytics and be able to work and plan in a complex and ambiguous environment. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with the ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment. 

What you bring to the role:

• Takes responsibility for specific projects and sub-deliverables by actively executing to project plan, and maintaining quality standards using project methodologies, processes and tools.
• Analyze data from multiple sources and provide management reporting on results.
• Coordinate and compile project status reports.
• Record and track milestones, risks, issues, and major action items.
• Report on project financials, including budget and actual expenditures.
• Create/develop presentation material.
• Support project teams by documenting key decisions.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify corrective actions needed.
• Proactively monitor performance trends.
• Enhance existing processes, reporting, and systems that define, measure, and analyze productivity.
• Develop and report out on key performance indicator dashboards.
• Create templates, as required.
• Maintains clear communication with cross-functional stakeholders regarding mutual expectations, and monitors stakeholder satisfaction.
• Actively takes advantage of change opportunities and recommends new or revised strategies for project integration.
• Actively identifies efficiencies for future implementations.
• Builds business relationships beyond the project environment.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and develop reports/dashboards.
• Aid in the implementation of processes supporting hospital-wide project and portfolio management standards.

• Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
• Demonstrates a 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 – Friday.

This is a hybrid role – 4 days remote and 1 day offsite or as needed.

Compensation:

BAND L:
$38.80 – $47.32 per hour
$75-660 – $92,274 per year

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations.  Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 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 526 physicians, 28 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. Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

 Oak Valley Health Diversity 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 for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. 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.