Zone: Western Zone
Location: CBCHC - Corner Brook Community Health Centre
Project Manager-Special Projects (Agency) (Subject to Classification Review)
Western Zone - RCS Hum Res Recruit
Temporary Full-time until 31 March 2026, with possible extension
Remote Work Oppportunities
MGMT
96072TMP

Hours: 70 (8 hours; Days)

Salary: HL20 (CAD70,726.00 - CAD91,943.00 per Annum)

Competition Number: VAC0014673

Posted Date: 2025-07-31

Closing Date: 2025-08-07

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Project Manager Special Projects (Agency) supports the Provincial Manager ? Agency Recruitment and is one of three Project Managers to ensures sustainable talent supplies from agency resources to meet organizational demands, aligned with the overall talent acquisition strategy in respective zones. Working in a team of three Project Managers, the position oversees the utilization of agency resources considering operational demands and vacancies; liaises with various Recruitment Agency contractors and their employees contracted with NLHS, program managers, and other internal and external stakeholders on agency recruitment matters and initiatives; ensures sufficient supply of quality applicants; screens and accepts candidates; reviews contracts for new vendors and administers the contracts; facilitates performance concerns to resolution; leads check-in meetings with programs utilizing agencies resources to determine demand and ensure quality of service; prepares agency supply reports including utilization and costs; provides agency recruitment related guidance, education and mentorship, contract administration, policy interpretation and implementation; oversees the budget, approves invoices and addresses discrepancies with provider; collaborates across all zones on agency utilization and process; develops, researches, recommends and implements HR best practices with respect to workforce stabilization and agency recruitment and leads continuous improvement activities/projects; and assists with talent acquisition projects as required.

Job Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in business or a healthcare discipline is required.

Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of recruitment experience or clinical staffing/work force management planning in a diverse healthcare and unionized environment is required. Experience in the interpretation and administration of contracts and project management is an asset.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Knowledge of LEADS, LEAN philosophies, HR tools and best practices and the ability to manage and direct continuous improvement, and quality processes/services.
Knowledge of project and change management systems and practices.
Knowledge of occupational qualifications and industry standards as it relates to health care. Ability to manage change through leading, motivating, and empowering staff.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to use discretion and good judgment in decision-making. Demonstrated strong project management skills.
Demonstrated understanding of selection processes and qualifications.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within teams and consult effectively with all levels of the organization to achieve results.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage high volumes of work with multiple and competing priorities/deadlines.
Demonstrated high-level oral, written and presentation skills in order to effectively communicate.

Other Requirements
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Please submit your resume/cover letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications.

Please note: In accordance with Human Resources Policy HRM/MS-30, Appointments and Staff Changes, similar vacancies within 6 months may be filled from this posting.