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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Union: Non-union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Collaborative Academic Practice
Deports to: Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: November 5, 2025

Position Summary

The Collaborative Academic Practice portfolios at UHN lead the synthesis of Health Profession Practice, Education, Research and Leadership in service of enhancing Patient Experience, Patient Safety and Health Outcomes. The Strategy & Transformation team is an integral enabler of this, moving initiatives forward across the organization.

As an important member of the Collaborative Academic Practice portfolio, this role reports to the Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation. The primary responsibilities of the Senior Planner include: planning, designing, managing, implementing and coordinating priority projects within the Strategy & Transformation team, as well as the broader Collaborative Academic Practice Portfolio. The Senior Planner will require knowledge and experience using change management and project management methodologies to ensure success of cross-organizational priority projects. The Senior Planner will manage multiple, concurrent projects and work both in collaboration with colleagues and independently.  

Duties

• Developing and managing key stakeholder relationships within and outside the organization
• Leading the initiation, planning, execution, and closure of CAP projects which include policy development, strategic planning, educational programs, implementation of practice changes, and patient experience initiatives.
• Utilizing project management methodology to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and within scope while actively and effectively managing risks.
• Provide timely and accurate project status updates to the project team and other stakeholders. This includes reports on schedule, cost, resource utilization, issues, risks, etc.
• Developing business cases as required
• Administrative responsibilities as required
   

• At minimum completion of Master’s degree program or recognized equivalent in management, healthcare, leadership or business
• Three (3) years of relevant experience
• Member of a Registered Health Profession Preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated experience in working with change management and project management methodologies
• Demonstrated success in planning, managing and implementing projects is required
• Hands-on experience developing communication tools is required
• Preference given to those who have worked in a hospital environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset

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.