Job Description / Duties

Please note: this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Employment status: Regular full-time
Salary/Rate of pay: $105,000 to $121,000

Application requirements:
-Your up-to-date resume.
-Job specific cover letter.

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role:

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-Time Program Manager to join our dynamic Organ & Tissue Donation & Transplantation team.

The Organ & Tissue Donation & Transplantation team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by overseeing Canadian Blood Services national organ sharing programs, increasing transplantation rates, and improving patient outcomes.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, developing, executing, managing, and implementing projects and initiatives to advance living donation and transplantation and the Kidney Paired Donation Program on a national level. You will work with internal team members, volunteer external health care providers, (including physicians, nurses, and executive level individuals), external consultants, patient partners, and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives, while managing costs and delivering on time.

Formula for success:

Utilizing your ability to develop and maintain strong relationships and
partnerships to advance initiatives, you will be responsible for all aspects of managing committees consisting of external volunteers, including meeting planning and preparation, development of minutes and discussion documents on clinical issues, and following action items through to completion.

Leveraging your excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, you will develop, manage, and review policies and procedures, and develop and deliver presentations to internal and external audiences both in-person and using virtual meeting technology.

Drawing on your strong project skills including the ability to plan, execute, monitor, and close multiple projects at any one time, you will partner with, support, and cross-cover for the manager who oversees our well-established, yet continually evolving, interprovincial Kidney Paired Donation (KPD) program.

Concentrating on your ability to conceptualize and analyze complex issues, interpret system needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions, you will help to evaluate data and statistics for opportunities to improve the KPD program and identify and articulate change requirements to our IT partners to enhance and improve the web-based KPD registry.

Focusing on your continuous growth mindset and adherence to tight deadlines, you will work closely with the Associate Director to develop and deliver on strategic multi-year workplans to advance living donation and transplantation in Canada that align with the corporate plan and meet internal and external benchmarking and measures, prepare verbal and written reports to internal executive committees and federal and provincial funders.

Desired education and skills:

Completion of post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution. A strong preference will be for a university degree in a health-related field.

Ideally, a minimum of 10 years of related experience in health care, with 5 years’ experience managing projects. A strong preference will be for a candidate with clinical experience.

Knowledge of and experience in a hospital-based Canadian organ and tissue donation and transplantation program will be considered a strong asset.

Knowledge and experience managing multiple large scale complex projects.

Experience in successfully managing a small team, including training, mentoring, and directing staff while exhibiting corporate leadership values. Experience managing offsite staff will be considered an asset.
Strong background in development and management of clinical 3PGs; policies, processes, procedures, and guidelines.

Clear and careful verbal and written communication skills in English. An ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset.
Knowledge of project management methodology will be considered an asset.

Knowledge of organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Canada will be considered an asset.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

What we offer you:

4 weeks' vacation

Annual performance award up to 10%

Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources

What you can expect:

This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week.

Travel will be required to attend internal meetings and meetings with externals stakeholders as well as attend key conferences.

Additional Information

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

Salary: $105,000 to $121,000

Contact Information

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your next step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

Please apply directly on our website: https://careers.blood.ca/job-invite/5530/