The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking a full time, permanent Senior Project Director, Redevelopment to lead the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of large-scale capital redevelopment projects. This senior leadership role will ensure projects align with CAMH’s organizational goals, meet regulatory requirements, and are delivered on time, within budget, and to established quality standards. The position also provides leadership across facilities management, real estate strategy, and energy initiatives, overseeing a diverse portfolio of CAMH-managed and third-party facilities.
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and delivery of major capital redevelopment projects, including projects valued at approximately $2 billion, ensuring compliance with project timelines, quality standards, budgets, and government reporting requirements. Lead regular project meetings, monitor progress, identify emerging issues, and proactively implement solutions.
Develop and align capital project, real estate, facilities management, and energy strategies with CAMH’s broader organizational priorities.
Lead feasibility studies and oversee submissions to the Ministry of Health and Infrastructure Ontario.
Build and maintain solid relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, consultants, and community partners.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks while implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and maintain accurate project documentation.
Establish and monitor quality assurance processes to support successful project delivery.
Manage project changes and ensure updates, decisions, and impacts are effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Provide leadership and direction to project teams and external consultants, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing environment.
Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, financial accountability, and adherence to approved spending limits.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
A professional designation such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), PQS (Professional Quantity Surveyor), or PEng (Professional Engineer).
A minimum of 10 years of project management experience, with significant experience in healthcare and construction environments.
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale redevelopment projects from inception through completion.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, sustainable design practices, and construction management tools.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and experience working and negotiating with government and regulatory bodies
If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.
Executive Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary is competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of $161,730.61 – $202,163.26 per year. (based on leadership experience, qualifications, and organizational needs)
- Full Salary Range:
$161,730.61 – $242,595.91 per year (reflecting progressive growth and leadership tenure within the organization)
CAMH Advantage: Includes participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, extended health and wellness benefits, and opportunities to shape healthcare innovation at a systems level
CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.
CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.
CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.
Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness.
They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health. To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.
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📌 Senior Director Capital Projects & Facility Management - Redevelopment (Toronto)
🏢 CAMH
📍 Toronto