Project Manager

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™. We are searching for a Project Manager to join our Project Management and Software Solutions Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Meaningful Benefits You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity The Project Manager is key to supporting the organization in reaching strategic objectives and delivering value to our residents and employees. The Project Manager will be a nexus of activity, helping facilitate complex problem-solving, leading and managing substantial organizational projects and cultivating project management skills and discipline across the organization. You will also:

• Develop detailed project plans with milestones
• Manage the schedule, resources and budget of projects; providing regular updates as required
• Identify and proactively work through issues and risks with the team, escalating where necessary
• Regularly communicate with project team members and sponsors to ensure understanding and alignment of project scope, plan and deliverables with the vision for the project
• Participate in and contribute to efforts to standardize methods and systems within the PMO
• Coach and support informal project leads in the organization

About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Undergraduate degree in business, technology, engineering, or comparable program.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience working as a problem-solving project manager.
• PMP designation
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black belt considered an asset
• Advanced user in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Office365.
• Advanced user of project management software
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters. If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today! Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs. All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.