Project Manager

Posted:
9/18/2024, 2:22:01 AM

Location(s):
Toronto, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

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At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.


 

Why this role is important?

About Us:

MediSystem Pharmacy, a Shoppers Drug Mart Company, is an established specialty pharmacy that provides pharmaceutical dispensing and clinical pharmacy consulting services to long term care facilities across Canada. MediSystem services 50,000 residents in over 300 facilities and is proud to be 100% Canadian owned and operated.

MediSystem Pharmacy is committed to optimizing the health, wellness and safety of all residents that we service through the introduction of innovative technologies, continuing education, enhanced clinical services and seamless medication delivery.

Our company's CORE values reflect how we treat all residents, staff in the homes as well as our employees. We CARE about all Canadians, we believe in OWNERSHIP and accountability, RESPECT, and EXCELLENCE in the services we provide.

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work life balance.

About the Role:
At MediSystem, the Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and driving the execution of business projects from conception to completion, while ensuring the project stays with specified scope, budget and timelines. The successful candidate will lead the project life cycle, including planning, stakeholder engagement, as creation and implementation of project plans together with the project team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the initiation and execution of projects, defining their scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure projects are executed efficiently
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including but not limited to project charter, RACI, and project plans, and progress reporting
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks impacting project cost, schedule, scope, or completion of milestones
  • Provide effective project control and oversight
  • Coordinate project activities with the project team and other stakeholders as required
  • Collaborate and motivate project team to achieve project goals
  • Lead project coordination meetings, facilitation communication and collaboration across teams
  • Continuously monitor project health and implement contingency measures when needed
  • Facilitate decision-making processes to address project challenges and ensure successful outcomes
  • Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned, best practices, and areas for improvement
  • Support coordination of business activities as required


Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Highly organized strategic thinker with positive attitude and strong work ethic that is able to prioritize multiple projects effectively
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and best practices
  • Proficient in project management software and tools, with a focus on the Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Project
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project management with a track record of managing multi-year and complex projects
  • PMP Certification
  • Bachelors' Degree or equivalent preferred

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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