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
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (KITE Research Institute)
Department: Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary Range: $47.70 - $71.54 per hour
Hours: 1-10 hours per week (will vary each week)
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Casual 
Closing Date: March 20, 2026

Position Summary
This position will support the growth and coordination of a collaborative research team that includes multiple learners. While the team may appear to have many concurrent projects, the structure is intentionally learner-enabled rather than solely researcher-led. The Project Manager will play a key role in supporting learners across projects, facilitating coordination, maintaining project timelines, and ensuring that research activities progress effectively while fostering a supportive learning environment.

Duties

• Plans and develops all aspects of assigned projects in collaboration with the project leader to determine timelines, schedules and resource requirements (capital, operating and staffing)
• Analyzes information system requirements and develops new or modified systems to meet project needs
• Executes project plans by leading the implementation team, monitoring project tasks, and making recommendations to ensure desired outcomes while guiding all aspects of the project (e.g., quality, risk, communication, staffing)
• Works with user groups to define requirements and specifications for solutions and evaluates performance, taking corrective action where required
• Provides direct supervision including interviewing and hiring staff, allocating resources, and monitoring, assigning and coordinating staff workloads
• Conducts performance management responsibilities including setting expectations, motivating staff to achieve objectives, completing staff reviews and providing ongoing coaching
• Monitoring vacation, absenteeism, overtime and leaves of absence
• Controls and monitors project budgets and expenditures to ensure costs do not exceed established limits
• Performs administrative responsibilities including scheduling and participating in meetings, providing status reports, and liaising with appropriate parties
• Participates in the strategic planning process and acts as a resource to others requiring knowledge and expertise while keeping abreast of new developments to advise the team on available options

• Completion of a Master's degree in a related field or recognized equivalent 
• At minimum, five (5) years project management experience is required
• Proven experience working on at least three projects, having substantially different characteristics, required
• Project planning, management and implementation experience, required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of personnel
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality work
• Ability to use a team approach in solving problems
• Can effectively manage multiple competing tasks and deadlines

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.