WORKDAY IMPLEMENTATION LEAD AND PROJECT MANAGER Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care. We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.

Workday Implementation

Lead and Project Manager (HR + Payroll) Business Transformation Lead, Workday Implementation – HR + Payroll Corporate Services Contract Full Time Work Mode: Hybrid (3 Days In-Office Per Week) Monday to Friday Posting Open Date: Posting Close Date: Sunday November 8, 2026 The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total reward package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations. Join a Transformation That Matters.

At Ornge, we're embarking on a significant organization-wide transformation through the implementation of Workday. We're seeking an experienced project leader who has successfully delivered complex enterprise technology or business transformation initiatives.

While

Workday experience is considered a strong asset, we are equally interested in candidates who have led large-scale HRIS, ERP (HR and Payroll), HCM, or similar technology implementations and can bring proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivery expertise. Reporting to the Manager, Project Management Office, this role will lead the successful delivery of the Workday program, partnering with leaders, subject matter experts, technology teams, and implementation partners to bring the organization's vision to life. Lead the successful implementation of Workday, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and business objectives.

Manage all phases of the project lifecycle,



including planning, governance, execution, testing, deployment, stabilization, and optimization. Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, risks, dependencies, and key deliverables. Partner with stakeholders, vendors, and implementation teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Lead business process review and redesign activities to improve efficiency, consistency, and user experience. Oversee solution design, data migration, integrations, testing, reporting, and analytics activities. Establish effective governance, security, and change control processes.

Lead organizational change management, communication, training, and adoption activities. Provide regular updates and recommendations to project sponsors, governance committees, and senior leaders. Identify opportunities to maximize business value and continuous improvement following implementation.

University degree in Business, Information Technology, Human Resources, Project Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum seven (7) years of experience leading complex enterprise-wide technology, digital transformation, HRIS, ERP, HCM, or business transformation initiatives. Demonstrated experience leading at least one end-to-end enterprise technology implementation through planning, deployment, go-live, and stabilization.

Workday implementation experience is considered a strong asset.

Project Management

Professional (PMP) designation required or strongly preferred.





Experience leading large-scale organizational change and business process transformation initiatives. Robust understanding of enterprise technology implementation methodologies, governance frameworks, and leading practices. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and manage complex stakeholder, vendor, and implementation partner relationships.

Experience overseeing data migration, systems integration, reporting, analytics, and governance activities. Exceptional communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Experience within a unionized, healthcare, public sector, or broader public sector setting is considered an asset.

Change

Management certification (e.g. Prosci) is considered an asset. 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Premium Defined

Benefits (Health and Dental).

Pension

Plan (Optional Enrollment).

Employee Promotional

Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more! Community connectors. Equity in healthcare. Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.

Promoters of diversity. Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected] encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities.

Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada?

📌 Workday Implementation Lead And Project Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Ornge
📍 Winnipeg