Job Description

Date Posted: 04/19/2024
Req ID: 37053
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Rehabilitation Sciences Sector
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00056290Description:About us:Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto\'s Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.Your opportunity:The Rehabilitation Sciences Sector (RSS) in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine is a worldleader in the delivery of rehabilitation sciences health professional programs and research. The RSS is comprised of four essential departments: Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (OSOT), Department of Physical Therapy (PT), Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), and the Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).As Project Manager, you will oversee the development and implementation of project plans and workflows targeted at strengthening our programs, operational effectiveness, and continued growth across the sector. Working closely with the Director, Operations and Senior Leadership team, you will help us advance key initiatives to meet our ambitious goals and objectives, while managing key collaborations with partners of strategic importance and informing leaders of any roadblocks. Your demonstrated project management experience and your ability to drive change though data-driven recommendations will ensure that consistent high-quality administrative support is provided to all RSS programs, research and administrative services.Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and implementing project phases, as well as developing and modifying project schedules to expedite and compress the critical path to meet timelines, including post-project review, audit processes, and project quality controls
• Producing complex statistical information and financial reporting
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance, informing project leaders of issues and roadblocks
• Analyzing processes and recommending changes for more efficient coordination of operations
• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
• Directing workflows and scheduling of project teams as well as monitoring project expenditures and accounts

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years working within an academic and/or healthcare setting with related experience in strategy development and implementation of project plans and initiatives
• Demonstrated project management experience, including development, implementation, and evaluation of education project initiatives
• Data-driven with experience using various tools and approaches for analysis, decision-making and reporting, including analyzing and interpreting data findings to produce statistical information and comprehensive reports
• Proven experience writing concise and informative reports, communication materials, briefings and proposals
• Demonstrated experience with leading the development and recommendations for operational policies, procedures and best practices
• Advanced MS Office Suite, Adobe Professional, and survey tools
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Superior organizational skills in planning, project management and task coordination
• Advanced consulting skills, with the ability to work across organizations to influence decisions for a positive outcome
• Diplomatic, professional, and persuasive in establishing strategic partnerships
• Ability to problem solve and deal effectively with multiple priorities and projects with conflicting deadlines while maintaining a high degree of quality and accuracy
• Ability to handle complex/confidential information
• Ability to collaborate on cost estimates and to make minor purchases

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Procedural

Closing Date: 05/06/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $83,150 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $106,336. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Andrea VaricakLived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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