The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program, Office of Strategy Management
Work Model: Hybrid
Reports to: Senior Manager, Quality and Performance
Grade: N0:06
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $33.32 – 41.65 per hour
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full Time (1 year)
Closing Date: September 9, 2024

Position Summary
UHN's Laboratory Medicine Program, Canada's largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1,300 outpatients served daily, we are at the forefront of pathology and clinical testing. Embrace innovation and contribute to ground-breaking research, education, and exemplary service. Join our dynamic team of 700 dedicated staff and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laboratory medicine.

We are seeking a skilled Project Analyst with a background in laboratory medicine to join our team. As a valued member of TeamUHN, you will play a key role in the Office of Strategy Management, which supports quality improvement and strategic initiatives within the Laboratory Medicine Program. The ideal candidate will possess strong data analytics skills with experience in laboratory data. The Project Analyst will work closely with stakeholders to enhance value and efficiency through data-driven decision-making and the implementation of innovative solutions.

Duties

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Collect, analyze and interpret laboratory data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for process improvements
• Develop and present comprehensive reports to support data-driven decision-making
• Implement project management tools and methodologies to plan, implement and track progress, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to best practices and standards
• Conduct project evaluations to capture lessons learned, measure project success, and recommend improvements for future initiatives
• Work closely with laboratory staff, management, and other stakeholders to understand challenges, gather feedback, and promote a culture of continuous improvement

• At minimum, a completion of a Bachelor's degree program or recognized equivalent, required
• Undergraduate degree required in Medical Science, Business or Health Administration, Health Informatics, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field, preferred
• Data management and/or health informatics experience in a laboratory medicine setting
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting laboratory data to drive process improvements and support project initiatives
• Project planning, management and implementation experience required.
• 2 - 3 years of practical and related experience in a laboratory medicine setting
• MLT designation, an asset
• Lean/Six Sigma designations, preferred
• Project management designation, preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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.