Project Management Specialist

Full time, Permanent

Hybrid, Nova Scotia

Health Association Nova Scotia (HANS) is a not-for-profit, non-government, membership-based association with 60 years' experience in providing exceptional human resource shared services, innovative technical services (formerly "clinical engineering services") solutions, policy support and expertise our customers can count on. Serving multiple organizations across the province of Nova Scotia, we are officially recognized as one of Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada's Top Employers. As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from applicants who self-identify from diverse communities and/or backgrounds.

We're excited to announce a new opportunity for a Project Management Specialist as we continue to grow and expand our team.

Position Scope:

The Project Management Specialist will act as a subject matter expert on project management for both HANS and its subsidiary igility. The Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining the project portfolio for both HANS and igility, which includes creating a framework which enables the senior leadership team to assess whether projects align with HANS/igility's strategic goals. They will enable cross-departmental collaboration, facilitate effective reporting and communication to the Senior Leadership Team, and seek to design and implement standardized project management practices aligned with best practice.

The Specialist will play a critical role in supporting and enabling project teams to plan and execute on project by providing coaching and education on project management principles, proactively researching and advising best practices on the full spectrum of project management, fostering culture of collaboration among the project teams and developing the tools to effectively communicate status updates to senior leadership and clients.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification recognized by the Project Management Institute (completed or in progress).
• 5 or more years of related experience in project management, including experience in all phases of project management.
• Experience providing education and mentoring on project management best practices.
• A degree in health, business, or public administration or a related field would be considered an asset.
• Experience developing and implementing business processes would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of project management and change management methodologies.
• Business development skills such as relationship building and opportunity identification.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to align projects with organizational strategies and long-term goals
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative work culture aimed at effectively delivering quality services and a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability in conflict management.
• Experience providing coaching and mentorship to team members enabling professional development, and skill building regarding project management.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet project deadlines within budget.
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively present information to relevant internal and external parties.

What We Offer:

We offer a Competitive Compensation Package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits: Enjoy a robust cost-shared health and dental program to keep you and your family well-covered.
• Top-Tier Pension Plan: Benefit from our highly ranked defined benefit pension plan (NSHEPP), ensuring your long-term financial security.
• Generous Vacation Time: Start with 4 weeks of vacation plus the option to buy back additional days to suit your needs.
• Wellness and Family Leave: Take advantage of dedicated Wellness Days and Family Leave Days to support your personal and family life.
• Annual Wellness Allowance: Receive an annual allowance to support your well-being through various wellness initiatives.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development to advance your career.

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted until December 17th, 2024.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter using the following link:

https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/healthassociation/job/oes3h9icxfnuss6jjoj3cnqs1c

As an organization that supports a diverse workplace, we welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political belief and affiliation.

Health Association Nova Scotia thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Did you know we have been one of Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 9 years in a row?