Compensation Pay Range:$63.26-$76.89 Job Description: Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership in the planning, development, and delivery of major healthcare infrastructure projects on behalf of CHEO. Initially focused on the Integrated Treatment Centre (ITC) project and supporting future campus redevelopment, laboratory, and specialized healthcare infrastructure initiatives, the Senior Project Manager serves as CHEO's owner representative, ensuring project objectives, operational priorities, stakeholder requirements, and organizational goals are successfully integrated throughout project delivery. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for overseeing all phases of project delivery, including planning, design, procurement,



construction, commissioning, operational readiness, transition, occupancy, and post-occupancy activities. Working within a complex healthcare environment, the incumbent provides leadership and direction to Project Managers, Project Coordinators, external Project Management Consultants, Operational Readiness Consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, commissioning agents, and other specialized advisors to achieve successful project outcomes. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience leading large-scale healthcare capital projects, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and demonstrated success managing complex relationships among clinical, operational, technical, governmental, and external partners. This role requires strong leadership, governance, financial management, risk management, and communication capabilities, together with the ability to navigate competing priorities while delivering project outcomes aligned with CHEO's strategic objectives. The successful candidate will also have a strong personal alignment with CHEO's vision, mission, and values. They will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while supporting the organization's commitment to delivering exceptional care environments for children, youth, and families. POSITION DESCRIPTION Project/ Program Leadership Accountable for the planning, governance, and delivery of major healthcare infrastructure projects from project initiation through occupancy and post-occupancy evaluation, ensuring alignment with CHEO's strategic, clinical, operational, and long-term campus development priorities. Develop and maintain effective relationships with executive leadership, government stakeholders, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, clinical leadership, and external partners to support project success. Lead the identification, assessment, mitigation, escalation, and management of project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. Direct and coordinate all phases of project delivery, including planning, design,



procurement, construction, operational readiness, commissioning, transition, and occupancy, ensuring effective management of scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, stakeholder expectations, patient safety, and operational continuity requirements. Support organizational sustainability, energy efficiency, climate resilience, and long-term asset management objectives through project planning and delivery activities. Team Leadership and Management Provide leadership, mentorship, performance management, and day-to-day direction to Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and other project resources, establishing clear priorities, responsibilities, expectations, and accountability measures. Foster a team-oriented and high-performing project delivery culture through coaching, professional development, succession planning, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Owner Representation and Contractor/ Consultant Oversight Serve as CHEO's primary representative for assigned major capital projects, ensuring organizational priorities and project objectives are effectively communicated, integrated, and achieved throughout project delivery. Ensure project planning, design, construction, and occupancy activities comply with applicable codes, regulations, approvals, permits, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements. Provide leadership, oversight, contract administration, and performance management of Project Management Consultants, Operational Readiness Consultants, Prime Consultants, contractors, and other project advisors, ensuring delivery aligns with approved project objectives, contractual obligations, quality standards, and performance expectations. Review and evaluate project deliverables, controls, reporting, schedules, financial performance, risks, and recommendations, while facilitating the resolution of complex project issues and supporting timely decision-making throughout all phases of project delivery. Review and recommend approval of significant project decisions, consultant recommendations, major deliverables, scope changes, and budget adjustments. Ensure procurement, consultant selection, contract administration, and project delivery activities are conducted in accordance with CHEO policies and procedures, the Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, applicable legislation, and industry best practices. Review consultant and contractor

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