Close Date
Location
Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites may be required
Shift Start Time/End Time
Days Off
Weekend/Stats
Vacancy Type
Temp FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$55.46 - $79.72
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75.0
Planned Start Date
May. 11 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Jul. 31 2027
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
No
Job Description
Reporting to the Project Portfolio Director or designate, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading key organizational priorities and complex, multi-phased projects within the assigned project portfolio. Working collaboratively with Island Health programs, consultants, executive leadership and other internal and external partners, the Senior Project Manager leads planning and implementation activities ensuring results delivery and works with teams to identify, plan, implement and evaluate improvement and change initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceA level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, BusinessAdministration, Health Information Science, Social Science or a related field. Seven (7) to ten (10) years' of relevant, related experience, including project management experience, working within or directly within the health care industry and/or public sector. Project Management Professional (PMP) designation/certification is required.
Skills And Abilities- Must have knowledge of Project Management methodologies and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
- Strong change management skills and or certification as a Change Management Practitioner (PROSCI).
- Stays current with the trends and developments in project management.
- Conversant in various tools for project management, project planning, and time tracking, e.g., JIRA, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Visio and or other project software.
- Detail oriented with excellent analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to deal with situations where information is difficult to obtain, complex, confidential, highly sensitive, or ambiguous.
- Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Excellent organizational and teamwork skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment including group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong ability to negotiate with and influence others.
- High level of initiative and self-direction.
- Demonstrated leadership and commitment to continuous professional learning.
- Previous experience in the health care industry and or public sector.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5909.pdf
Additional information for applicants
This temporary full-time position will provide Project Management leadership, facilitation, support, and coordination for the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project supporting Operational Readiness for the facilities and building readiness, and clinical and support service delivery areas. "The salary range for this position is $108,147 (min) to $135,184 (midpoint) to $155,461 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity."
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Non Contract
Affiliation/Union
Non-Contract Management
