Our client working in the Non-Profit industry is seeking two experienced Project Managers to lead complex, national-level initiatives that aim to improve licensing pathways and workplace integration for internationally trained professionals across Canada. These are not traditional technical PM roles — we’re looking for senior professionals who thrive in ambiguous environments, can align multiple stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives in a highly collaborative, evolving space.

These roles would be working on a long term contract until March 2027, working in a hybrid model of one day onsite in Ottawa per week.

These positions sit within a new Strategic Portfolio Management function and will report to the Senior Portfolio Manager. Each Project Manager will lead a key workstream:

 

Stream 1: Developing Pathways to Practice

Key Activities:

• Work with internal experts to map current pathways and create user-friendly tools and resources.
• Support ongoing initiatives to simplify and communicate these pathways nationally.
• Act as a business solution partner, drawing out requirements from internal stakeholders and shaping practical project plans.
• Light technical understanding needed to guide conversations with internal IT/solutions teams (no hands-on development or implementation work).

 

Stream 2: Creating a Workplace-Based Assessment (WBA)

Focus: Enhancing and standardizing province-level programs that allow internationally trained professionals to gain Canadian clinical experience.

Key Activities:

• Collaborate with provincial medical regulatory authorities (MRAs), academic institutions, and national bodies to align on assessment practices.
• Support the development and implementation of national WBA tools and processes.
• Lead multi-stakeholder conversations, drive clarity, and ensure consistent communication and engagement across jurisdictions.

 

What You’ll Do Across Both Roles

• Lead full project life cycle delivery for a portfolio of high-impact health workforce initiatives.
• Develop charters, project plans, risk logs, and reporting dashboards.
• Facilitate alignment across diverse stakeholders — internal teams, external partners, regulatory bodies, and academic institutions.
• Ensure high-quality outcomes by balancing structure with flexibility and strong interpersonal engagement.
• Report to and work closely with a supportive, senior leader who helps shape program vision and keep delivery aligned.

 

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7 years of experience in senior project or program management (Nonprofit healthcare, education, or public sector preferred).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills — you’ve worked with government, national associations, or sector-wide partners before.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity — this is not a rigid PM role; adaptability is key.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Background working with workforce development, licensing, regulatory pathways, or medical education is a strong asset, but not required.
• Comfortable in a consultative, problem-solving environment — ideally having worked in or alongside strategic project offices.
• Some technical literacy is helpful but not mandatory — you won’t be managing software builds, but should understand how to liaise with tech/solutions teams.
• Ability to work on site one day/week in Ottawa

 

Nice-to-Haves

• PMP, Agile/Scrum certifications, or similar credentials.
• Experience working on federally funded programs or with grants/contribution agreements.
• Familiarity with Canadian health system stakeholders (e.g., MRAs, Royal College, provincial ministries of health).
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.