Company Description UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: New

Site: Hydro Place - 700 University Avenue

Department: PMH Administration

Reports to: Manager, Strategic Projects

Salary Range: $68,932 - $86,165

Hours: 37.5 Per Week

Shifts: Monday - Friday

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Closing Date: January 12, 2026 Job Summary This PROJECT COORDINATOR position is an integral member of the Strategy & Transformation team at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. They are a highly organized individual with background and experience in supporting healthcare-related projects, with primary responsibilities including effective coordination and project planning, implementation, documentation, monitoring and evaluation, support of working groups and other committee meetings, and ongoing communication and stakeholder engagement. This role will be in a hybrid work environment.

This position will have a particular focus on two portfolios: supporting the Princess Margaret Awards Nomination Committee and the Princess Margaret Cancer Prevention Program. The Princess Margaret Awards Nomination Committee oversees the selection and nomination of candidates for high-impact awards and supports the full cycle of the application process. The Princess Margaret Cancer Prevention Program is a new initiative to create a dedicated cancer prevention program and interception clinic, with the aim to detect cancer early and bridge the gap between clinical care, research, and system navigation. Across both portfolios, the PROJECT COORDINATOR will work with the project lead(s) to ensure the development and execution of efficient program operations and delivery of project milestones.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Coordinates end-to-end project management of multiple projects within a multi-disciplinary team environment, working closely with the Manager.
• Coordinates Awards Nomination Committee and Cancer Prevention Program activities, tracking deadlines, monitoring progress of all initiatives, and following up proactively to ensure timely updates, completed deliverables, and adherence to strict deadlines as applicable.
• Assists with information collection, reporting, and distribution – including basic data entry and data visualization (Excel).
• Liaises with all members of the team and committee/working groups to ensure all associated project activities are coordinated.
• Prepares and maintains project plans and timelines in conjunction with the Manager.
• Prepares reports and other key documents required to meet project objectives (e.g., letters of recommendation, environmental scans, communication reports and presentations).
• Demonstrates appropriate decision-making when escalating and communicating issues during problem resolution/risk management.
• Reviews the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of information produced by other members of the team to ensure data quality/accuracy, as required.
• Committee Support
• Supports Awards Nomination Committee and Cancer Prevention Working Group meetings, including planning agendas, preparing presentation materials, documenting meeting minutes, and following up on action items.
• Maintain and update committee and working group databases and documentation
• Management Skills (Self and Other)
• Demonstrates strong writing and critical thinking skills.
• Promotes and fosters teamwork to achieve group goals.
• Solution-oriented/outcome-driven with a willingness to coordinate tasks and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Demonstrates ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail and manage competing priorities
• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.
• Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention’s of the Act, in a timely manner.

Qualifications Education: At minimum, completion of a bachelors degree in health sciences, health administration, or recognized equivalent required.

Experience

• At minimum 3 years practical and related experience or 6 months on-the-job training required.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience in healthcare required; experience in oncology at asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required.
• Excellent problem recognition and resolution skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent analytical skills required.
• Ability to produce high quality reports and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional Information Why join UHN? In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.