Project Coordinator

The Michael G. DeGroote Adult Pain Clinic is an outpatient interdisciplinary clinic providing service for the assessment and treatment of chronic pain. The Michael G. DeGroote Adult Pain Clinic is the largest university-affiliated pain centre in Canada. The main objectives are disability reduction, lifestyle modification, psychological adaptation, decreased healthcare utilization, increased independence and focus on wellness. The program employs a combination of rehabilitative, cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic therapeutic approaches. The purpose is to deal with clients' adjustment difficulties to their chronic pain problems, through individual case management, a daily structured quota-based fitness program, nutritional counseling, implemented by a mix of well trained specialized health professionals.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Project Coordinator leads the project team members in the execution and delivery of a variety of Chronic Pain Services. Works collaboratively with all team members and the Clinical Manager to ensure successful development, planning, implementation and program deliverables are achieved.

The Project Coordinator provides ongoing leadership in all 3 phases of the program delivery: pre-program set up/ weekly clinics and outpatient program delivery/ post program evaluation phase. The Project Coordinator ensures that program deliverables are completed on time and on budget. The Project Coordinator works with the Clinical Manager and external organizations and stakeholders to advocate treatment/proposals for patients, negotiate costs, and other patient needs. Provides leadership to the project team through facilitation, effective communication, guidance and support. Develops and implements various marketing and business programs that support the program.

Communicates with all project team members and physicians to facilitate consensus, consult, negotiate and share information, on an ongoing basis.

Monday to Friday; days/evenings

This position is temporary until December 2027. 

1. College diploma or university degree in the field of business administration, marketing. web design or information systems and 3+ years related work experience
2. Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modeling, verification, and methodology development
3. Working knowledge of the Automobile Insurance Act and Financial Services Commissions of Ontario (FSCO) legislation
4. Knowledge of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) policies and procedures, Emerges system.
5. Project management skills including Microsoft Project
6. Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including Microsoft Windows
7. Working knowledge of MS Access and Excel for statistical and business development purposes
8. Experience in developing and responding to Request for Proposal (RFP)
9. Excellent understanding of the organizations goals and objectives
10. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and take action
11. Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
12. Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, oral and presentation communication skills
13. Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail
14. Highly self motivated and directed with strong customer service orientation
15.. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
16. Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment within a hospital

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement