Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Pharmacy Services is made up of a diverse and dedicated group of over 2,500 Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Administrative Staff, Nurses, Engineers, Business Analysts, and many other professionals and support staff across the province. Our program has ongoing projects and initiatives targeted at enhanced patient safety through innovative projects like the Centralized Drug Production & Distribution (CDPD) Project. As part of this diverse team, the Project Manager works closely with members of the leadership team, staff and various internal and external stakeholders and is responsible and accountable for ensuring the successful delivery of provincial pharmacy projects and initiatives. Using project management expertise, this position will ensure the successful implementation of key initiatives that assist in the advancement of pharmacy targets and priorities and the maintenance and sustainability of services or changes in the process. The Project Manager is a provincial role and can be located anywhere within Alberta.

Description:

Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of key operational and strategic projects in accordance with AHS directives and generally accepted project management methodologies. Responsibilities include: Developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and project management plans. Providing guidance and direction to project team members, including coordination and oversight of assignments and deliverables and meeting facilitation. Developing and managing project documentation, including project charters, schedules/ plans, status reports, communication plans, and change management plans. Identifying, documenting, and managing project risks, including contingency and critical path. Consulting and collaborating with stakeholders to determine, manage, and communicate cross-project dependencies.

• Classification: Project Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services (Provincial Operations)
• Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2022
• Date Available: 12-NOV-2022
• Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $34.52
• Maximum Salary: $59.20
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree in a health care profession, business or related field. Project Management designation (PMP , CAMP) or equivalent. Minimum two to three years of project management experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio) and the ability to become proficient with new software packages. Basic understanding of Process Excellence (LEAN/Six Sigma concepts). Additional Required Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong presentation skills. Experience with developing and managing project documentation. Problem-solving and leadership skills. Project planning, risk management, time management and other project management skills. Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work within diverse teams. Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years of related experience in a healthcare environment. Formal change management training and experience. The ability to direct project teams without having operational accountability. Self-directed, able to work independently with guidance when warranted.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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We're passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.