Project Manager - Toronto Central North Regional Cancer Program
About the role
Summary of Duties
The Toronto Central (North) Regional Cancer Program (TCN RCP) 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 Ontario Health - Cancer Care Ontario. The TCN RCP is based out of the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and works closely with partner organizations in the region. The TCN RCP also oversees cancer screening service delivery for the entire Toronto Central region for breast, cervical, colorectal and lung cancer screening. In Fiscal Year 2025/2026 the regional boundaries of the TCN RCP are expanding leading to the integration of new hospital partners and cancer screening providers in the region.
The TCN RCP is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to support the expansion of our Regional Cancer Program. This role will be critical in ensuring a smooth transition as we broaden our geographical reach and continue to enhance cancer services across the region. The successful candidate will report directly to the Regional Director and work closely with the Regional Manager, the TCN RCP screening team, hospital leadership, screening sites and community partners to develop our regional governance structure and strengthen oversight of cancer services in the region.
Job Responsibilities:
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Lead and coordinate the expansion of the Regional Cancer Program, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
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Build a new and enhanced TCN RCP governance structure to enable collaboration and progress towards regional strategic priorities
-
Collaborate with hospitals, healthcare providers and other stakeholders to support this change
-
Work with the Regional Manager and cancer screening team to support the integration of cancer screening services and new community partners
-
Develop and implement project plans, timelines, reporting structures and communications strategies
-
Identify challenges and opportunities within the expanded region and propose solutions
-
Monitor project performance and ensure adherence to program goals and healthcare standards
-
Utilize data and performance metrics to support regional planning and decision making
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Lead the development of the new TCN RCP Strategy in alignment with Ontario Cancer Plan 6
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Support additional strategic projects as determined by TCN RCP leadership
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Ensure appropriate engagement with patients, families and caregivers in the implementation of projects
Key Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree and Masters in health and/or quality related field is required (MBA, MPH, MHA)
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in healthcare or cancer services
- Strong knowledge of cancer care systems and healthcare operations
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across diverse teams
- Experience with change management, governance building and program implementation as asset
- Experience with strategic planning an asset
About Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community.
Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook has established itself across three campuses and is home to Canada's largest trauma centre.
Sunnybrook's groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Our over 200 scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 million of breakthrough research each year. Tomorrow, we will discover ways to treat the untreatable.
Our mission is to care for our patients and their families when it matters most.
Our vision is to invent the future of health care.
Our values are: excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement.
See Sunnybrook's ambitious plan to invent the future of health care: sunnybrook.ca/strategicplan
Project Manager - Toronto Central North Regional Cancer Program
About the role
Summary of Duties
The Toronto Central (North) Regional Cancer Program (TCN RCP) 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 Ontario Health - Cancer Care Ontario. The TCN RCP is based out of the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and works closely with partner organizations in the region. The TCN RCP also oversees cancer screening service delivery for the entire Toronto Central region for breast, cervical, colorectal and lung cancer screening. In Fiscal Year 2025/2026 the regional boundaries of the TCN RCP are expanding leading to the integration of new hospital partners and cancer screening providers in the region.
The TCN RCP is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to support the expansion of our Regional Cancer Program. This role will be critical in ensuring a smooth transition as we broaden our geographical reach and continue to enhance cancer services across the region. The successful candidate will report directly to the Regional Director and work closely with the Regional Manager, the TCN RCP screening team, hospital leadership, screening sites and community partners to develop our regional governance structure and strengthen oversight of cancer services in the region.
Job Responsibilities:
-
Lead and coordinate the expansion of the Regional Cancer Program, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
-
Build a new and enhanced TCN RCP governance structure to enable collaboration and progress towards regional strategic priorities
-
Collaborate with hospitals, healthcare providers and other stakeholders to support this change
-
Work with the Regional Manager and cancer screening team to support the integration of cancer screening services and new community partners
-
Develop and implement project plans, timelines, reporting structures and communications strategies
-
Identify challenges and opportunities within the expanded region and propose solutions
-
Monitor project performance and ensure adherence to program goals and healthcare standards
-
Utilize data and performance metrics to support regional planning and decision making
-
Lead the development of the new TCN RCP Strategy in alignment with Ontario Cancer Plan 6
-
Support additional strategic projects as determined by TCN RCP leadership
-
Ensure appropriate engagement with patients, families and caregivers in the implementation of projects
Key Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree and Masters in health and/or quality related field is required (MBA, MPH, MHA)
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in healthcare or cancer services
- Strong knowledge of cancer care systems and healthcare operations
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across diverse teams
- Experience with change management, governance building and program implementation as asset
- Experience with strategic planning an asset
About Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community.
Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook has established itself across three campuses and is home to Canada's largest trauma centre.
Sunnybrook's groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Our over 200 scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 million of breakthrough research each year. Tomorrow, we will discover ways to treat the untreatable.
Our mission is to care for our patients and their families when it matters most.
Our vision is to invent the future of health care.
Our values are: excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement.
See Sunnybrook's ambitious plan to invent the future of health care: sunnybrook.ca/strategicplan