Project Manager
About the role
South Zone PCA, Lethbridge, Melcor Centre
NEW
1 additional location
Business Support - Other
PRI00000684
About an hour ago
Your Opportunity:
Join Primary Care Alberta’s Communicable Disease Control (CDC) Team and contribute to a dynamic, diverse, and province-wide initiative. We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of complex projects that span multiple programs and operational teams. Reporting to the Associate Manager, Quality and Process Improvement, the Project Manager will support CDC teams in taking a coordinated and integrated approach to implementing key priorities and initiatives involving cross-functional stakeholders. The Project Manager will collaborate with CDC programs and partners to establish project scope, deliverables, timelines, roles, and responsibilities. The role requires strong project management expertise and critical thinking to plan and execute high-quality projects that deliver measurable results. The successful candidate will develop and maintain detailed project and work plans, track progress against milestones, and ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality. The Project Manager will use strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to build relationships, engage stakeholders, and mobilize diverse teams toward shared objectives. This role requires the ability to navigate complex organizational environments, anticipate the impacts of change, and incorporate change management strategies into project planning to support successful adoption and sustained outcomes. The Project Manager will proactively identify risks and issues, develop solutions, and facilitate resolution while supporting continuous improvement across CDC programs. This is a remote position that may require occasional travel to a designated CDC site. Successful candidates may be reassigned based on operational requirements.
Description:
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for three primary areas of work (1) project planning and execution, (2) stakeholder engagement and communication, and (3) change management and quality improvement. The PM is responsible for overseeing the project life cycle from initiation to completion, providing leadership to project teams, defining and assigning roles and responsibilities, and assessing and setting priorities. They will develop project charters and detailed work plans that outline the project scope, timelines, deliverables, and milestones. The PM will monitor and report project objectives, tasks, and milestones, and ensure that deliverables meet the quality, standards and expectations outlined. They will proactively manage project risks, issues and changes in project scope. In the area of stakeholder engagement and communication, the PM will develop and maintain relationships with CDC teams and key stakeholders, continuously engaging them throughout project implementation. The PM will organize, schedule and chair project meetings, developing meeting agendas and supporting materials. They will develop a communication plan to engage stakeholders. The PM will manage project team expectations, build consensus and establish a common understanding of project objectives and goals. In the area of change management and quality improvement, the PM will embed change management strategies into project plans, identifying the individuals/groups affected by the change and ensuring they are engaged and consulted. To do this, they will develop and implement communication plans. The PM will proactively identify issues or pain points and contribute to finding solutions, addressing barriers and on-going quality improvement activities. The PM will be a champion of change at all levels and support teams to work through the transition.
-**Classification:**Project Manager -**Union:**Exempt -**Unit and Program:**Quality & Process Improvement Team, Communicable Disease Control -**Primary Location:**Melcor Centre -**Location Details:**Eligible to work remotely within Alberta -**Temporary Employee Class:**Temp F/T Benefits -**FTE:**1.00 -**Posting End Date:**20-MAR-2026 -**Date Available:**01-APR-2026 -**Temporary End Date:**07-JAN-2027 -**Hours per Shift:**7.75 -**Length of Shift in weeks:**2 -**Shifts per cycle:**10 -**Shift Pattern:**Days -**Days Off:**Saturday/Sunday -Minimum Hourly Salary:$30.90 -Maximum Hourly Salary:$53.08 -**Vehicle Requirement:**Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion, health education, business administration, social sciences, or a related field. Formal training in project management with a recognized certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or an equivalent credential. A minimum of three years of project management experience in a healthcare or public health environment. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and clearly defined deliverables. Proven experience coordinating large-scale initiatives with measurable outcomes, including planning, monitoring progress, and reporting on project performance.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Project. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment and build productive working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Proven facilitation and communication skills including leading meetings, preparing agendas and briefing materials, and presenting information clearly to a variety of audiences. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, anticipate challenges, and develop practical solutions. Demonstrated ability to support change initiatives by incorporating change management principles into project planning and implementation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of a master’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Population Health, Health Education, or a related field is preferred. Certification in change management such as PROSCI or an equivalent credential is considered an asset. Experience working within large healthcare or public health systems and supporting cross-jurisdictional initiatives is an asset.
About Primary Care Alberta
Primary Care Alberta is a made-in-Alberta solution to improve access to the primary care services Albertans rely on.
By delivering coordinated services, Primary Care Alberta enables healthcare providers to do what they do best - care for Albertans. We meet Albertans wherever they live, work, play and learn, promoting prevention, supporting lifelong health journeys, and serving as a vital entry point to a complex network of care.
Together, we are creating a future where compassionate, timely and effective healthcare is available to every Albertan at every stage of life.
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Project Manager
About the role
South Zone PCA, Lethbridge, Melcor Centre
NEW
1 additional location
Business Support - Other
PRI00000684
About an hour ago
Your Opportunity:
Join Primary Care Alberta’s Communicable Disease Control (CDC) Team and contribute to a dynamic, diverse, and province-wide initiative. We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of complex projects that span multiple programs and operational teams. Reporting to the Associate Manager, Quality and Process Improvement, the Project Manager will support CDC teams in taking a coordinated and integrated approach to implementing key priorities and initiatives involving cross-functional stakeholders. The Project Manager will collaborate with CDC programs and partners to establish project scope, deliverables, timelines, roles, and responsibilities. The role requires strong project management expertise and critical thinking to plan and execute high-quality projects that deliver measurable results. The successful candidate will develop and maintain detailed project and work plans, track progress against milestones, and ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality. The Project Manager will use strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to build relationships, engage stakeholders, and mobilize diverse teams toward shared objectives. This role requires the ability to navigate complex organizational environments, anticipate the impacts of change, and incorporate change management strategies into project planning to support successful adoption and sustained outcomes. The Project Manager will proactively identify risks and issues, develop solutions, and facilitate resolution while supporting continuous improvement across CDC programs. This is a remote position that may require occasional travel to a designated CDC site. Successful candidates may be reassigned based on operational requirements.
Description:
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for three primary areas of work (1) project planning and execution, (2) stakeholder engagement and communication, and (3) change management and quality improvement. The PM is responsible for overseeing the project life cycle from initiation to completion, providing leadership to project teams, defining and assigning roles and responsibilities, and assessing and setting priorities. They will develop project charters and detailed work plans that outline the project scope, timelines, deliverables, and milestones. The PM will monitor and report project objectives, tasks, and milestones, and ensure that deliverables meet the quality, standards and expectations outlined. They will proactively manage project risks, issues and changes in project scope. In the area of stakeholder engagement and communication, the PM will develop and maintain relationships with CDC teams and key stakeholders, continuously engaging them throughout project implementation. The PM will organize, schedule and chair project meetings, developing meeting agendas and supporting materials. They will develop a communication plan to engage stakeholders. The PM will manage project team expectations, build consensus and establish a common understanding of project objectives and goals. In the area of change management and quality improvement, the PM will embed change management strategies into project plans, identifying the individuals/groups affected by the change and ensuring they are engaged and consulted. To do this, they will develop and implement communication plans. The PM will proactively identify issues or pain points and contribute to finding solutions, addressing barriers and on-going quality improvement activities. The PM will be a champion of change at all levels and support teams to work through the transition.
-**Classification:**Project Manager -**Union:**Exempt -**Unit and Program:**Quality & Process Improvement Team, Communicable Disease Control -**Primary Location:**Melcor Centre -**Location Details:**Eligible to work remotely within Alberta -**Temporary Employee Class:**Temp F/T Benefits -**FTE:**1.00 -**Posting End Date:**20-MAR-2026 -**Date Available:**01-APR-2026 -**Temporary End Date:**07-JAN-2027 -**Hours per Shift:**7.75 -**Length of Shift in weeks:**2 -**Shifts per cycle:**10 -**Shift Pattern:**Days -**Days Off:**Saturday/Sunday -Minimum Hourly Salary:$30.90 -Maximum Hourly Salary:$53.08 -**Vehicle Requirement:**Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion, health education, business administration, social sciences, or a related field. Formal training in project management with a recognized certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or an equivalent credential. A minimum of three years of project management experience in a healthcare or public health environment. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and clearly defined deliverables. Proven experience coordinating large-scale initiatives with measurable outcomes, including planning, monitoring progress, and reporting on project performance.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Project. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment and build productive working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Proven facilitation and communication skills including leading meetings, preparing agendas and briefing materials, and presenting information clearly to a variety of audiences. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, anticipate challenges, and develop practical solutions. Demonstrated ability to support change initiatives by incorporating change management principles into project planning and implementation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of a master’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Population Health, Health Education, or a related field is preferred. Certification in change management such as PROSCI or an equivalent credential is considered an asset. Experience working within large healthcare or public health systems and supporting cross-jurisdictional initiatives is an asset.
About Primary Care Alberta
Primary Care Alberta is a made-in-Alberta solution to improve access to the primary care services Albertans rely on.
By delivering coordinated services, Primary Care Alberta enables healthcare providers to do what they do best - care for Albertans. We meet Albertans wherever they live, work, play and learn, promoting prevention, supporting lifelong health journeys, and serving as a vital entry point to a complex network of care.
Together, we are creating a future where compassionate, timely and effective healthcare is available to every Albertan at every stage of life.