Project Manager (Temporary – until January 30, 2027)
About the role
Your Opportunity to Shape What’s Next
Reporting to the Director, Health, Safety and Wellbeing - Education, Culture, and Applied Services, the Project Manager, Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) will serve as an overseer and strategic facilitator for HSW initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and best practices. This role provides high-level guidance, oversight, and support for the successful delivery of HSW projects, working closely with project teams to monitor progress, identify risks, and champion process improvements. The Project Manager will foster collaboration, promote continuous learning, and ensure that all projects adhere to established frameworks.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Provide strategic oversight and high-level guidance for Health, Safety &Wellbeing(HSW) projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and standards.
- Monitor project portfolios and progress, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and advising project teams accordingly.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective communication and coordination across departments.
- Champion best practices, process improvements, and compliance with organizational frameworks, without direct management of individuals
- Prepare and present summary reports, recommendations, and insights to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Mentor and coach team members to foster professional growth and a culture of continuous learning.
- Support the refinement of project methodologies and specialized service delivery, ensuring consistency and quality across HSW initiatives.
- Serve as a resource for resolving escalated issues and providing expert advice on project governance.
Your Strengths and Expertise
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or equivalent).
- Post-secondary degree in business, health, safety, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in project oversight and governance, preferably within health, safety, or Wellbeing environments.
- Demonstrated experience providing high-level guidance, monitoring project portfolios, and advising on risk mitigation and process improvement.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information and provide actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience facilitating collaboration across diverse teams.
- Proven ability to mentor, coach, and support professional development.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and best practices in health, safety, and wellbeing is considered an asset.
Core Competencies:
- Strategic oversight and governance
- Analytical thinking and risk assessment
- Effective communication and facilitation
- Collaboration and relationship-building across teams
- Change management and adaptability
- Process improvement and quality assurance
- Coaching, mentoring, and talent development
- Results orientation and accountability
- Digital proficiency with project management and collaboration tools
Working Conditions:
- The role follows a standard 37.5-hour workweek, Monday through Friday.
- Work is primarily performed in a remote environment, with occasional in-person collaboration or meetings as required.
- The position involves regular use of a computer, digital tools, and standard office equipment.
- Some flexibility in hours may be required during peak activity periods to meet operational needs.
Details of the Role:
Status: Temporary, Full time Contract (Up to January 31, 2027)
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week
Location: Remote in Ontario, Canada
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Travel Required: Yes, only when necessary
**Salary: $50 - $55/**hr
Application Details
We are looking for individuals that are passionate about health and safety and share our i-CARE values: Innovation. Collaboration. Accountability. Respect & Integrity. Excellence. Feel like you have some of the requirements but not all? We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not match every requirement.
Please visit our Career Centre to apply!
While we sincerely appreciate all applications and your interest in PSHSA, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. PSHSA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. PSHSA will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation*, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.*
About Public Services Health & Safety Association
Public Services Health and Safety Association works with Ontario employers and workers in the broader public sector, providing training, consulting, and resources to reduce workplace risks and prevent occupational injuries and illnesses. Our staff help ensure that more workers in Ontario go home to their families at the end of their day and stay healthier in their chosen workplaces or sectors.
Project Manager (Temporary – until January 30, 2027)
About the role
Your Opportunity to Shape What’s Next
Reporting to the Director, Health, Safety and Wellbeing - Education, Culture, and Applied Services, the Project Manager, Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) will serve as an overseer and strategic facilitator for HSW initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and best practices. This role provides high-level guidance, oversight, and support for the successful delivery of HSW projects, working closely with project teams to monitor progress, identify risks, and champion process improvements. The Project Manager will foster collaboration, promote continuous learning, and ensure that all projects adhere to established frameworks.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Provide strategic oversight and high-level guidance for Health, Safety &Wellbeing(HSW) projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and standards.
- Monitor project portfolios and progress, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and advising project teams accordingly.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective communication and coordination across departments.
- Champion best practices, process improvements, and compliance with organizational frameworks, without direct management of individuals
- Prepare and present summary reports, recommendations, and insights to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Mentor and coach team members to foster professional growth and a culture of continuous learning.
- Support the refinement of project methodologies and specialized service delivery, ensuring consistency and quality across HSW initiatives.
- Serve as a resource for resolving escalated issues and providing expert advice on project governance.
Your Strengths and Expertise
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or equivalent).
- Post-secondary degree in business, health, safety, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in project oversight and governance, preferably within health, safety, or Wellbeing environments.
- Demonstrated experience providing high-level guidance, monitoring project portfolios, and advising on risk mitigation and process improvement.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information and provide actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience facilitating collaboration across diverse teams.
- Proven ability to mentor, coach, and support professional development.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and best practices in health, safety, and wellbeing is considered an asset.
Core Competencies:
- Strategic oversight and governance
- Analytical thinking and risk assessment
- Effective communication and facilitation
- Collaboration and relationship-building across teams
- Change management and adaptability
- Process improvement and quality assurance
- Coaching, mentoring, and talent development
- Results orientation and accountability
- Digital proficiency with project management and collaboration tools
Working Conditions:
- The role follows a standard 37.5-hour workweek, Monday through Friday.
- Work is primarily performed in a remote environment, with occasional in-person collaboration or meetings as required.
- The position involves regular use of a computer, digital tools, and standard office equipment.
- Some flexibility in hours may be required during peak activity periods to meet operational needs.
Details of the Role:
Status: Temporary, Full time Contract (Up to January 31, 2027)
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week
Location: Remote in Ontario, Canada
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Travel Required: Yes, only when necessary
**Salary: $50 - $55/**hr
Application Details
We are looking for individuals that are passionate about health and safety and share our i-CARE values: Innovation. Collaboration. Accountability. Respect & Integrity. Excellence. Feel like you have some of the requirements but not all? We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not match every requirement.
Please visit our Career Centre to apply!
While we sincerely appreciate all applications and your interest in PSHSA, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. PSHSA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. PSHSA will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation*, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.*
About Public Services Health & Safety Association
Public Services Health and Safety Association works with Ontario employers and workers in the broader public sector, providing training, consulting, and resources to reduce workplace risks and prevent occupational injuries and illnesses. Our staff help ensure that more workers in Ontario go home to their families at the end of their day and stay healthier in their chosen workplaces or sectors.