Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Western Tower
Department: FM-PRO
Reports to: Director, Operational Readiness
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday-Friday
Status: Permanent full-time, contingent on funding
Closing Date: November 28, 2025

Duties

• Focus is solely on the new TWH Surgical and Patient Tower and works closely with the Director of Operational Readiness, Director of Clinical Planning, Operational Readiness Consultants, the Operational Readiness team, and the Manager of Pharmacy, to support the development and implementation of the TWH Surgical and Patient Tower’s Pharmacy Operational Readiness work plan.
• Plans, executes, and monitors projects and activities based on the work plan, to be ready on Opening Day and beyond
• Assists with development and support of key activities, including new workflows, new protocols, new policies/procedures, new technology, new equipment, etc.
• Ensures the 7 flows of healthcare process improvements and LEAN principles are integrated into Operational Readiness deliverables.
• Utilizes project management templates, schedules, and change management skills in collaborating with stakeholders to achieve projects, deliverables, timelines, and milestones.
• Encourages stakeholder participation and contribution in implementing Operational Readiness initiatives.
• Organizes and facilitates Operational Readiness meetings as needed.
• Collects and regularly reports on progress and risks of achieving the Operational Readiness work plan.
• Assists with the planning of orientation and training to support future operations.
• Assists in the coordination of move planning and transition.

Qualifications

• Minimum working 2-3 years in a hospital environment.
• Experience working in a Pharmacy environment preferred.
• Experience working in a hospital redevelopment project preferred.
• Strong knowledge and experience of Pharmacy to support future models of care, new workflows, new processes, new equipment, new technology, etc.
• Ability to successfully manage and implement complex projects in a competing priority environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including documenting, reporting, presenting, filing, scheduling, attention to detail, etc.
• Strong change management skills
• Experience interpreting policies, regulations, legislation, and standards in a healthcare environment.
• Self-directed, able to anticipate work that is/will be required, and able to take initiative and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated comfort and experience in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively problem-solve, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks.
• Superior interpersonal, communication, staff development, and team building skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel) and other project management tools
• Completion of a post-secondary degree preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.