Manager, Special Projects

Position Type:
Permanent
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Closing date:
2026-08-27
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Full careers. Full lives.

Join the Medavie Health NL Team

Are you looking for a fulfilling career that makes a meaningful impact on your life, and the lives of others? As the provider of emergency medical services and medical communications operations across Newfoundland and Labrador, Medavie Health NL (MHNL) is proud to offer career opportunities for professionals who share our strong commitment to delivering healthcare to communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

If you're a passionate professional seeking a unique and meaningful career, MHNL is your destination. Join our team and achieve your full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Reporting to the Director, System Support & Safety, and based in our St. John's, NL office, the Manager of Special Projects is responsible for project design, implementation, and ongoing special programs oversight within the System Support Division. You will explore and research innovative opportunities for safety, logistics, materials management and fleet management systems that will meet the high demands of the out-of-hospital system.

From a project management perspective, you will be responsible for the integrated development and leadership of provincial integrated health care programs as the Emergency Health System in Newfoundland and Labrador continues to adapt to increasing demand. You will be responsible for supporting key portfolios within the system support division to meet the frontline needs of the system and have direct collaboration with other Divisions within MHNL.

Decisions are made according to professional standards, MHNL policies and procedures, the operations strategic plan, executive direction, contractual requirements, government requirements and operational requirements. Decisions that must be referred to the Director, System Support & Safety for resolution or approval include major changes to an existing program, proposals for a new program and any key decisions within a special project that requires senior leadership consultation.

Professional Qualifications & Competencies:

• Degree in health, public administration or business.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years' direct experience in business / project management considered an asset.
• Certificate in Project Management considered an asset.
• Experience in leading large-scale technology / equipment related procurement projects.
• Valid NL Motor Vehicle Class 5 driver's license in good standing.
• Strong experience with writing Project Charters, Briefing Notes and Business Case Proposals.
• Experience managing project budgets, financial forecasts, and capital expenditure plans.
• Demonstrated experience with business case analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, develop key performance indicators (KPIs), and produce executive-level dashboards and reports.
• Significant healthcare (EMS preferred) operational and leadership experience. Experience with program design and implementation is a strong asset.
• Experience managing projects and collaborating with various levels of leadership, required.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience facilitating strategic planning sessions and developing implementation plans to achieve organizational priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex operational challenges.
• Experience with creating formula-based spreadsheets, formal reports, power point presentations
• Experience with leading and managing teams.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to the principles of professional project management
• Effective written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Aptitude for negotiation and dispute resolution skills, with ability to lead team members by example and practice good time management.
• Significant degree of self-awareness, discretion and independent judgment and autonomy.

Salary Range

• $89,000 to $110,000 annually

The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance-based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results.

While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently-without AI assistance-to ensure a fair and equitable process.

Who we are

MHNL is the selected proponent to design, manage and operate a single, integrated road and air ambulance service in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are an incorporated, wholly owned NL-based subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS), the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada and a national leader in primary health care solutions, including mobile integrated health and community paramedicine programs.

Together with Medavie Blue Cross, MHS is part of Medavie, a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in benefits management, health management, and healthcare delivery. Backed by our team of over 8,200 dedicated professionals, we exist to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest.

We're one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and certified Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We foster a culture of caring where people are celebrated beyond their roles and valued for who they are and what they contribute.

If you share our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians, join our team.

What it's like to work with us

We are more than just a workplace - we are a people-focused, visionary organization dedicated to fostering well-being and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees and the Communities we serve.

We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits by offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. At Medavie, you'll find more than just a job - you'll find a pathway to a full and rewarding career.

We welcome diversity

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws .

We put safety first

Employees of MHNL are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety-related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: [email protected].