Project Manager

WHO WE ARE

Since 1955, LutherCare Communities has been a leader in providing programs, services, and housing to residents across Saskatchewan with the highest quality of care and support.

Our Team Members provide caring services to residents and clients throughout Saskatchewan in our Seniors Independent Living Communities, Intermediate Care Homes, Long-Term Care, Group Homes for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and programs like the Seniors Day Program and the Luther Seniors Centre.

LutherCare Communities is proud to offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of all entrusted to our care. These services are fully accredited to meet our commitment to excellence.

VISION

A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living™ for those we serve.

MISSION

Our mission is to provide excellence in care, shelter, and support in a caring Christian environment for all entrusted to our care.

VALUES

Compassionate Care, Excellence in Serving, Inclusion & Belonging, Integrity.

PRIMARY FOCUS

As the Project Manager, you are part of a team that makes a difference by providing exceptional leadership in a resident-first culture. As an innovative leader you get to see the impact of your work through efficient project execution, on-time delivery, and stakeholder satisfaction. You take initiative, value learning and growing your skillset. With a professional and strategic approach, you drive projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and budgets. As a member of our caring team, you will make a difference at the individual, organizational and community level through the achievement of strategy and organizational goals.

1. Strategic Alignment:

• Support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) managing project functions and addressing project-related challenges.
• Provide leadership, direction, and execution in managing projects, including planning, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting, to ensure successful project delivery that that align to the strategic plan and LCC’s priorities and directives
• Develop and demonstrate leadership capabilities and commitment to the culture of resident-first and continuous learning.

2. Stakeholder Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain effective internal relationships, partnerships, and alliances that support strong engagement and cross-functional management throughout the organization
• Build, foster, and maintain effective external relationships and partnerships
• Foster communication and a healthy relationship with residents, visitors and families.

3. Leadership:

• Lead and manage projects, ensuring alignment to organizational objectives.
• Define project goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, and budget in alignment with the organization's strategic goals
• Lead by promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organisation
• Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of resources, including human, financial, and technological assets.
• Identify potential risks and develop risk management plans, including contingency measures to mitigate issues
• Foster a collaborative environment, encouraging open communication, accountability, and problem-solving.
• Provide timely updates on project progress, issues, risks, and changes, ensuring all stakeholders are well-informed.

4. Position Functions:

• Define Project Scope by establishing the objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resources required for the project.
• Develop Project Plan by creating detailed project plans, including milestones, deadlines, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and manage the Project Budget and ensure the project remains within budget
• Inspire, lead, and guide the project in achieving project goals by efficiency and timely delivery
• Provide ongoing support and mentorship by offering training opportunities to team members for newly implemented systems and software
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the project with internal & external stakeholders, throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure that project deliverables meet the required quality standards by conducting regular quality checks and reviews
• Continuously evaluate processes and implement improvements to enhance project efficiency, quality, and outcomes
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of project processes, decisions, and changes for reference and future learning
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successes, challenges, and areas for improvement, sharing insights with the organization.
• Ensure that all project activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Adhere to organizational project management policies, processes, and best practices
• Ensure the protection of sensitive project information, including financial details, and internal processes, by adhering to organizational privacy policies and confidentiality agreements.

5. Reporting:

• Prepare reports to the CFO using qualitative and quantitative data
• Apprise the CFO of portfolio and province-wide operations, developments, and initiatives
• Prepare and deliver reports to ELT, OLT, and management teams in support of a cross-functional team
• Prepare material for presentation to the ELT, internal committees, and external partners

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education:

• Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related fields.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Licensed and in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in managing projects of varying complexity and size.
• Proven experience managing IT projects
• Proven experience managing major infrastructure, construction projects would be an asset
• Hands-on experience with all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Experience in a multi-stakeholder environment with multiple locations.
• Experience in a hybrid organization (for-profit and not-for-profit) would be considered an asset
• Experience working with Federal and Provincial Governments
• Experience working with First Nation and Metis communities
• Experience in a health-care sector would be considered an asset
• Experience in a housing sector would be considered an asset

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Is committed to a resident-first culture
• Proficient with project management software and tools
• Advanced knowledge of all phases of the project management lifecycle
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Ability to use metrics and analytics to make evidence-based decisions
• High capacity to plan, prioritize and oversee numerous concurrent projects effectively
• Superior ability to ensure establishment of appropriate standards, policies, and practices
• Superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• An adaptive and proactive leadership style for identifying, analysing and introducing creative responses to service delivery issues and opportunities
• Has a proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders, including community, to balance the needs and interests of diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities
• Ability to foster collaboration and develop partnerships
• Ability to teach, inspire, lead by example, build confidence in others and mobilize people
• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams and build organizational consensus
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism, and personal integrity

WHAT WE OFFER

• Enhanced time off policies
• An inclusive workplace
• Learning & development opportunities
• Prioritization of work-life balance
• Wellness in the workplace
• Culture of internal advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Extended Health and Dental benefits                                       
• Group life and long-term disability benefits
• Pension Plan                           
• Employee family assistance program

We believe in the power of diversity, and we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Applicants must provide a criminal background check including vulnerable sector search prior to employment.

A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living™ for those we serve.