Project Management Specialist #25-209 (Job opportunity)
Details
Full-time Temporary (up to December 31, 2026, with possibility of extension)—Recruitment #25-209 (Non-Union)
- Number of vacancies: 1
- Division: Corporate Services
- Location: Main Office, 1300 Paris St., Sudbury
- Work location arrangement: Partial on site – the position requires a combination of regular on site and remote work. Reasons and schedules can vary, but workers attend on site regularly (for example, each week).
- Salary: $101,992.80–$117,062.40 annually (effective January 1, 2026)
Position summary
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the Project Management Specialist will lead and support key strategic initiatives, including the implementation of our Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and the roll-out of new technology projects and tools.
The Project Management Specialist will lead and manage projects directly or provide project management support, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope and within budget. While technology projects are part of the portfolio, this position does not require a deep IT background. Instead, it calls for strong project management skills, stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate strategic priorities into practical action.
Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Execution
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables for organizational initiatives.
- Coordinate resources across departments to ensure timely execution.
- Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to meet objectives.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Facilitate communication between IT, business units, vendors, and leadership.
- Lead meetings, workshops, and status updates with internal and external stakeholders.
- Translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
- Governance & Reporting
- Support intake and prioritization processes for new IT projects.
- Ensure alignment with governance frameworks.
- Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership and committees.
- Risk & Change Management
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support change management efforts to ensure adoption and sustainability.
- Vendor & Contract Coordination
- Assist in managing vendor relationships and contracts.
- Track deliverables and ensure vendor performance aligns with expectations.
Requirements
- Master’s level degree in business or related field. A combination of a post-secondary education and experience in the areas indicated may also be considered.
- Project Management certification (or equivalent project management credential).
- Minimum of five years of experience managing complex cross-functional projects.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project).
- Strong project management capabilities, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication skills (verbal and written), negotiation and problem-solving ability.
- Experience working with senior leadership and diverse teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with public sector or healthcare environments is an asset.
- Experience with digital transformation, AI initiatives, or IT governance.
- Knowledge of project intake and prioritization frameworks.
- Comfort with tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge and demonstrated abilities in the areas of: human resources, labour relations, team building, financial management, and quality management.
- Demonstrated project management, interpersonal and administrative skills, including the ability to set priorities, establish timeframes, and organize resources.
- Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Experience in developing and supporting collaborative relationships with different groups or agencies.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues diplomatically and confidentially.
- Ability to work independently and as an integral team member.
- Experience with word processing, presentation software, email, internet/intranet usage, spreadsheets and database software.
- Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is required.
- Advanced oral and written proficiency in French is an asset.
- Maintains current Ontario driver’s license and has access to a reliable vehicle with agency required insurance in order to fulfill position requirements on an occasional basis.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC).
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Send resumés with cover letter to:
Human Resources, Corporate Services Division
Public Health Sudbury & Districts
1300 Paris Street, Sudbury, ON P3E 3A3
Email: recruitment@phsd.ca
Please include the recruitment number in the subject line.
Please include your cover letter and resumé in one PDF or Word document.
Application deadline
Monday, January 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
Accessibility and inclusivity
Public Health Sudbury & Districts is committed to creating an accessible, inclusive, and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Eligibility
To be considered for this position, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Applications must include a WES/ICAS evaluation if degrees or diplomas were earned outside of Canada. Applications submitted without a WES/ICAS document will not be considered.
Accommodations
If contacted for an interview, and you require accommodation, please notify us by emailing recruitment@phsd.ca or calling 705.522.9200, ext. 570. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Use of artificial intelligence
Please note that the Microsoft Dictate tool or similar artificial intelligence technology might be used during the interview process to help document candidate responses.
This item was last modified on December 18, 2025