Job Description
Extendicare is a leading provider of seniors’ care throughout Canada. We are on a multiyear transformational journey to renew and reimagine seniors’ care and are looking for passionate and talented leaders to join us on this exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact. The Project Manager will provide project leadership on key strategic initiatives within the VP Extendicare Assist portfolio and report on project deliverables to the Director, Assist Services. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual looking to leverage their project management experience and expertise and make their mark through the implementation of key strategic growth initiatives.
The successful candidate will have an ability to function optimally in a dynamic, fast paced environment. S/he will have superior analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, strong change management skills, and solid organizational skills. With a collaborative working style, the candidate would be an influencer at all levels of the organization.
This role is based at our Markham location/remotely, though some travel within Ontario is to be expected.
Responsibilities:
• Provide project management leadership to key business initiatives and
corporate priorities
• Drive change management activities across business units (e.g. Operations,
IT, HR, Finance) and collaborate with functional leads to help obtain the
necessary resources to ensure projects progress and complete on time
• Proactively identify project risks and recommend solutions and mitigation
strategies
• Support the evaluation and execution of strategic initiatives in a complex
environment, ensuring coordination with business divisions and corporate
functions
• Develop and maintain project plans and other project management tools to
help track the progress of various workstreams for assigned projects
• Conduct external research and analysis to support strategic planning and
decision making, opportunity assessments, financial models and other related
business planning material
• Effectively engage with clients and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Contribute to presentations for LTC Leadership Teams and external audiences as required.
• Build and leverage cross-functional relationships with key leadership and
business stakeholders to ensure alignment on strategies and support
deliverables
• Travel to various home and office locations, as necessary to support project
deliverables
Requirements:
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Health or other
related discipline required. Master’s in Business/Health Administration
considered an asset.
• Progression towards Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is
an asset.
• 5+ years’ experience in business/operational analysis, financial planning &
analysis or management consulting. Experience in the healthcare sector
considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to analyze & leverage data to drive business
recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and prioritize effectively
Outstanding business presentation skills, negotiation skills and interpersonal
skills including ability to influence at all levels with a results-oriented
management style
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with thoroughness
and attention to detail, and able to find creative solutions when issues arise,
with limited resources
• High level of organizational agility, creative problem solving, and ability to
collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• LEAN/Six Sigma training or certification considered an asset
Experience, training and/or certification in Change Management considered an
asset
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
Compensation Details
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing quality of life for the people we serve across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to supporting care delivery in homes and communities nationwide. Our corporate roles play a vital part in enabling front-line teams to provide exceptional experiences for clients and families. Together, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability—creating solutions that strengthen our services and improve lives every day.
We are committed to providing competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. This opportunity is a replacement for an existing role and to support transparency, a hiring range may be included with this posting. However, final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.