Project Manager, Cancer Screening Performance The Toronto Central Regional Cancer Program (TCRCP) is responsible for implementing provincial standards and programs for cancer care and ensuring service providers meet the requirements and targets set out in their partnership agreements with Cancer Care Ontario. The TCRCP consists of the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre at University Health Network as well as seven partner hospitals that provide and support cancer care in the region.

The Cancer Screening Program oversees the delivery of cancer screening services in the Toronto Central Region for the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP), ColonCancerCheck (CCC), Ontario Lung Screening Program (OLSP) and the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP). These programs seek to support population-based screening and increase the cancer screening rates of eligible Ontarians.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Project Manager, Cancer Screening Performance, is responsible for leading and coordinating initiatives and projects related to cancer screening performance management and quality improvement across the region. This includes oversight of performance reporting, data analysis, stakeholder consultation, and project implementation to support continuous improvement. The Project Manager works collaboratively with regional screening and assessment sites, healthcare providers, and system partners to ensure that performance metrics and quality standards are effectively implemented, monitored, and sustained across all cancer screening programs.

Summary Of Duties

• Employ project management skills to manage projects related to the four cancer screening programs including: project initiation, charters, work plans, timelines, budget planning, stakeholder management and project monitoring and execution to ensure success
• Lead the internal Cancer Screening team’s annual work plan cycle, align priorities, track milestones/risks and deliver timely, accurate year-end reports.
• Prepare presentations on projects and regional performance initiatives and present to senior leadership at the Regional Cancer Program and external stakeholders as needed
• Monitor, analyze and manage screening performance data of OBSP, OLSP, OCSP and CCC sites, and healthcare providers to support system improvement and accountability
• Utilize quality improvement methodologies to lead the implementation of quality improvement action plans, coordinate quality improvement activities, and foster stakeholder engagement to ensure successful implementation of QI initiatives
• Analyze, interpret, reconcile, and report on cancer screening performance data, collaborating with stakeholders to communicate insights and support evidence based decision-making.
• Conduct data quality analysis and support development of improvement plans for cancer screening initiatives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to facilitate understanding of key data elements, performance indicators, metrics, dashboards and other available data sources related to cancer screening
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure improvement plan deliverables are effectively coordinated and issues are resolved
• Develop and deliver customized reports tailored to the specific needs of cancer screening program business needs and internal and external stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and relevance for decision-making and performance tracking.
• Leverage regional and provincial data for analysis and planning of cancer screening initiatives
• Maintains regional stakeholder databases to support communication and coordination efforts
• Analyze, evaluate and report on recommendations for regional public and provider education initiatives
• Participates in Cancer Care Ontario initiatives as required
• Prepare presentations and present initiatives implemented by the Toronto Central Regional Cancer Program at OH-CCO meetings and committees (Primary Care Leads, Communication Leads, Executive Team, etc.)

Qualifications/Skills

• Master’s Degree in Health Sciences or related field required
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in healthcare or cancer services
• Certificate and training in project management and/or quality improvement as asset
• Previous experience in program evaluation and project management required
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate information of varying degrees of complexity from various sources
• Commitment to Quality Improvement and Performance Metrics, must be results and outcomes oriented
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to consult and collaborate as needed with stakeholders and colleagues
• Effective communication (written and oral) skills including good presentation, group facilitation and training skills
• Ability to work independently, carry out multiple tasks and meet established deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to summarize complex data and design concise and impactful presentations for a variety of audiences
• Proficiency using software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), IBM and the ability to access the Internet as a resource
• Knowledge of organized cancer screening programs preferred
• Working knowledge of the Toronto Region and the relevant stakeholders