Project Manager, New Campus Development

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don’t just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Salary Range

$104,677.95 to $127,350.60/annum

Position Information

The Project Manager leads the planning and delivery of strategic projects/initiatives related to TOH’s New Campus Development (NCD), coordinates the delivery of assigned projects tasks, and ensures delivery within scope, budget, and requirements.

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Project Manager:

• Manages the planning and delivery related to new campus programs as part of the NCD development that are of strategic importance to the Hospital.
• Manages several projects and initiatives within the assigned portfolio, supporting a culture of innovation and data-informed decision-making at the Hospital.
• Key duties include planning, contract administration, scheduling, supervision, and comprehensive reporting.
• The projects involve a heavy amount of engagement and collaboration with project teams, management team, senior leaders, physicians across The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa Heart Institute and external stakeholders. 
• Acts as the resource person for various Committees associated with the project and is responsible for stakeholder engagement, workplan development, ensuring that milestones are met and that the project are achieving their objectives.
• Develops project strategies, frameworks and recommendations based on a strong understanding of evaluation principles.
• Maintaining communication between construction managers, consultants, contractors, and hospital leadership, and ensuring that every aspect of the development is executed with precision and accordance with regulatory standards.

What you will bring

• 4-year Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or Engineering or an equivalent mix of education and work experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years recent experience in project construction management, implementing quality improvement strategies and change management.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience guiding project teams. 
• Expertise and understanding of the entire construction process including pre-construction through to project completion.
• Experience in reading construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong background in commercial/institutional construction.
• Strong knowledge of coordinating various teams, monitoring progress, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring that timelines and budgets are adhered to.
• Expertise and knowledge of professional practice.  
• Strong experience of managing strategic projects, championing change and adaptability to changing environment.
• Understanding of program planning principles, design development process and operational readiness principles. 
• Ability to build strong relationships with project teams, business stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership team. 
• Experience with preparing and delivering presentations, with report writing, writing briefing notes for Senior Management and with implementing and evaluating business plans. 
• Advanced proficiency with computer applications: Microsoft Office applications in particular – MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, along with ability to quickly learn new applications. 
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders and to manage client relationships and expectations. 
• Ability to implement, facilitate, lead change, and to propose process improvements and value-added initiatives. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, combined with excellent organizational skills to include the ability to chair and facilitate meetings with stakeholders.

You will stand out with

• A Master’s degree in business administration or other related discipline. 
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP). 
• Experience with new hospital development processes.

What you can expect from us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application to JO ID 110652 by visiting the TOH Career Opportunities page. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact TOHRecruitment@toh.ca. 

Deadline to apply: April 26, 2026

Last updated on: April 20th, 2026