Project Manager - Research Facilities, Planning and Implementation

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. 

www.uhn.ca 

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: 67 College St 
Department: Research Facilities Planning and Implementation (RFP & I) 
Reports to: Manager 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: August 29, 2025

As an integral member of the Research Facilities Planning and Implementation (RFP &I) department, the Project Manager, RFP & I, applies knowledge and experience of research environments to orchestrate projects under the direction of the Manager and/or Director.

The principal responsibilities include:

• Developing plans to facilitate the cost effective and timely execution of multiple/simultaneous large/small scale construction,
• Redevelopment and program development projects for UHN Research;
• Rerforming grant administration,
• Procurement/financial management and human resource management responsibilities of 1 – 2 employees;
• Performing quality management responsibilities;
• Performing administrative responsibilities leading to the efficient and effective operation of the department;
• Performing cross-functional and
• Other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned and/or requested. 

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of Bachelors Degree in Science or related-Engineering or related equivalent required 
• Scientific background and/or training is preferred 
• Completion of a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation preferred 
• At least five (5) years experience working in a research lab environment 
• At least five (5) years related experience in project coordination 
• At least two (2) years experience in architectural drafting in detailed design, an asset 
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project required 
• Experience working in a hospital setting, an asset 
• Experience with managing staff, preferred 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills 
• Excellent analytical skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent organization skills 
• Ability to produce reports and meet scheduling deadlines 

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.