Position Status: Permanent Full-Time
Available: Immediately
Date Posted: September 16, 2026
Available To: Internal and External Candidates
Description of the PositionThe Manager, Innovation & Continuous Improvement will support SickKids Foundation's continuous improvement and innovation priorities by managing assigned projects and workstreams that build our innovation capabilities and help improve how we work across the organization.
Reporting to the Director, Innovation & Process Improvement, the Manager will apply continuous improvement, project management, innovation and change-management methods to analyze operational challenges, identify opportunities for improvement and new value creation, coordinate implementation, measure results and help leaders and teams adopt improved ways of working.
Working collaboratively with project sponsors, process owners and cross-functional teams, this role will bring a practical, structured approach to problem-solving, process improvement and innovation initiatives across the Foundation.
Key ResponsibilitiesYou will:- Plan and manage assigned continuous improvement projects, working with the Director, project sponsors and participating teams to establish clear problem statements, workplans, milestones, stakeholder involvement, risks and measures
- Gather and analyze operational information, identify root causes, develop improvement options and recommendations, and coordinate implementation and progress against agreed outcomes
- Apply continuous improvement, innovation, project management and process-management methods, tools, templates and standards, adapting them where appropriate to support the needs of specific projects and teams
- Support leaders and process owners in understanding and consistently using innovation and improvement tools and practices, identifying opportunities to strengthen adoption and effectiveness
- Coordinate assigned innovation programs, events and pipeline activities, helping teams document ideas, develop concepts and prototypes, conduct iterative tests and capture evidence and learning
- Facilitate discovery, synthesis and structured problem-solving sessions with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Provide practical guidance and coaching to project participants on improvement methods, change adoption and new ways of working
- Work with project sponsors and process owners to establish baseline measures, track financial and non-financial results, assess progress and document lessons learned
- Coordinate reviews of completed or maturing initiatives and recommend follow-up actions to support continued improvement
- Manage multiple assigned projects and activities, maintaining workplans, schedules, risk and issue logs, decision records, status reports and benefits tracking
- Monitor approved project expenditures and resource requirements and identify risks, dependencies or issues requiring escalation
- Prepare clear recommendations, project updates and reporting for leaders, sponsors and other stakeholders
QualificationsWhile we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure, below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role:
- Relevant university degree in a field such as design, engineering, human behaviour, innovation, business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, process improvement, innovation, project management, operational excellence or similar cross-functional work
- Strong knowledge of continuous improvement and project management practices, with practical knowledge of innovation, process analysis, facilitation, change management, stakeholder engagement and performance measurement
- Experience applying recognized improvement methods such as Lean, Six Sigma or an equivalent approach within a complex organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess operational information, identify root causes and develop practical recommendations
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, priorities, stakeholders and dependencies
- Demonstrated facilitation skills, including experience leading process-mapping, discovery and structured problem-solving sessions
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to build relationships and coordinate cross-functional participants without formal authority
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain improvement and innovation concepts in practical language and communicate recommendations clearly to leaders and employees
- Experience supporting organizational change and helping teams adopt new processes, tools or ways of working
- Ability to establish and monitor financial and non-financial measures and use results to assess progress and identify opportunities for further improvement
- A relevant continuous improvement or project management certification is considered an asset
We're looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you, consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Total Compensation PackageExpected Hiring Salary Range: $82,064 - $102,582; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $117,971 with demonstrated experience and proficiency. To ensure fair and equitable pay at SickKids Foundation, placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the Manager, Innovation & Continuous Improvement position.
To help you lead in the fight for kids' health and to support your health, wellness, and career growth, in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan), tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements, pension plan and birth parent/parental top up - to name a few!
Hours: 35-hour work week, hybrid work model
Please apply on-line by visiting our website: www.sickkidsfoundation.com
Yes, please keep. A relevant degree could be in design, engineering, human behaviour, innovation, etc.
