Project Manager, Academic Affairs

Southlake Health is excited to embark on our transformative journey to become a fully integrated academic community health organization. As part of this mandate, the hospital is advancing a formal partnership with York University’s new medical school, set to welcome its first cohort in 2028. This partnership, alongside broader goals, will support interprofessional learning, research, and population health management and will shape Southlake’s learning evolution.

For over a century, Southlake has been the cornerstone of building healthy communities through leading-edge care. Southlake’s unwavering commitment to people, service, and performance leads us today. We are seeking those who share our vision and values, who are passionate about making a difference in advancing healthcare.

Are you a strategic thinker who loves bringing ideas to life? Southlake Health is looking for a Project Manager, Academic Affairs, to drive innovation in education and research across our dynamic healthcare community. You will collaborate with clinicians, educators, and leaders to turn academic goals into a lasting impact. This hands-on role creates the opportunity to thrive in implementation and operations and build from the ground up.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support the design and implementation of academic initiatives, including medical learner integration, coordinated education across departments, and academic governance structures
• Support the operational components of Southlake’s academic partnerships, including with York University and other institutional collaborators
• Assist in developing a framework for academic operations across the hospital, including faculty onboarding, learner supports, and teaching infrastructure
• Coordinate internal and external working groups, stakeholder consultations, and planning activities related to academic priorities
• Lead the development and monitoring of project plans, timelines, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with departments across the hospital to align academic goals with operational realities
• Draft internal briefing materials, presentations, progress reports, and communication updates to support academic initiatives
• Assist in the development of business cases, funding proposals, and evaluation frameworks to support academic growth
• Monitor implementation progress, identify barriers, and support change management strategies to ensure sustainability

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Education, Public Policy, or related field
• PMP certification or equivalent project/initiative coordination experience in healthcare or academic settings
• 5 years’ experience supporting complex initiatives, preferably related to health care, research, or academic operations
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders to build consensus and advance shared priorities
• Experience leading, organizing, and facilitating project-related meetings, developing project reports, presentations, and other related documents, as required
• Proven organizational skills and ability to handle multiple assignments and priorities
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships, gain credibility, and network effectively with all levels of the organization and with external clients and partners
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience supporting or implementing change management processes in the health care environment
• Ability to perform duties professionally and courteously and produce high-quality work while meeting deadlines and budget in accordance to Southlake Regional Health Centre standards

Why Join Our Team

• Best in class workplace environment prioritizing a culture of belonging and wellness
• Progressive Health & Dental Benefit Plans
• HOOPP Pension Plan, with Employer and Employee sharing premiums
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and onsite gym membership

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.
We appreciate your application. All communications will be held in strict and professional confidence. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing the duties of the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of the offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health

At Southlake Health, we are committed to building and cultivating a diverse workforce that reflects the York Region community we serve. We actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals with different perspectives who can contribute to the diversification of ideas.

Accommodation & Diversity in the Workplace

At Southlake Health, we are committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Celebrating and fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment and selection practices is a key aspect of our recruitment process. The current posting is in search of candidates who identify from the following equity-seeking groups: women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities and feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as a member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview.

The People, Culture, and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.