2026-220 Director of Capital Projects

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

• $137K — $164K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive project management experience in engineering and construction, especially in large healthcare projects.
  • Working knowledge of project schedules, costing, budgets, change orders, and financial matters.
  • Familiarity with Alternative Financing and Procurement / P3 is a plus.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
  • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders on technical, legal, and financial aspects.
  • Valid G Driver's License.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage relationships and mitigate risks with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with project managers, design consultants, and contractors to manage project risks.
  • Resolve contract disputes in conjunction with senior management.
  • Prepare briefing materials for senior management and community stakeholders as needed.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders to proactively address project challenges.
  • Maintain documentation and ensure proper project closure and archiving.

Benefits

  • Participation in the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan.
  • Comprehensive group health and employee family assistance benefits.
  • Eligibility for an annual retention bonus.
  • Opportunity to contribute to health transformation in the remote north.
  • Environment fostering personal growth, community connection, and professional development.
Full Job Description
Description

Title: Director of Capital Projects

Division: Redevelopment

Affiliation: Non-Unionized

Site: Hybrid

Reports to: Vice President of Capital Redevelopment and Support Services

Status: Permanent Full-Time

What You'll Do

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction to project teams through all phases of project delivery, ensuring alignment with WAHA objectives, budgets, and schedules
  • Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders and mitigate project risks to ensure project objectives are met
  • Work collaboratively with project management teams, design consultants , and contractors to manage project risk and deal proactively with any exceptions that arise. Attend project meeting as required to fulfill responsibilities
  • Resolve disputes on contract interpretation and terms of agreement in conjunction with the Vice President of Capital Redevelopment and Support Services
  • Prepare briefing material for senior management and the community as required
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and various internal and external stakeholder groups to proactively address project challenges
  • Maintain accurate documentation for the assigned project(s). Ensure proper closure and archiving of project(s) records


What You Bring

  • Post secondary college or university education in a related discipline, e.g. Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, and/or Architecture or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of project schedules, costing, budgets, technical requirements, change orders, and financial matters pertaining to project planning and implementation
  • Knowledge of Alternative Financing and Procurement / P3 is desirable
  • Project Management Professional Designation an asset
  • A minimum of eight years of progressive experience in project management, in the engineering and construction industry, including experience in managing large healthcare and/or other infrastructure projects
  • Experience working with technical, legal and financial information with the ability to develop practical and collaborative solutions to complex issues and problems with a diverse group of public and private sector stakeholders
  • Valid G Driver's License


Why Choose Us

  • Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan
  • Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
  • Annual retention bonus
  • Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
  • Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow


Salary: $137,319.00 - $164,170.50

Competition #: 2026-220

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.

Compensation

$70.42 - $84.19 per hour

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