Project Manager - South Corridor
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Senior PM - Emerging Adult Services, the South Corridor Project Manager (PM) provides project direction/support to the Emerging Adult initiative including scoping, implementation, evaluation of a new model of care within Lethbridge / Rural West in South Corridor. This position works with a high degree of independence providing leadership and planning support to implement a new model of care for Emerging Adults (18 to 29 years) that meets the needs of those who require mental health or psychiatric supports. Implementation will include tailoring an established implementation toolkit to the local context. Future planning will include all levels of intervention including intensive services; the initial focus will be on outpatient services. The PM applies service design, change management and process improvement principles to the project and uses various tools and models for project management and evaluation. This role provides senior consulting expertise and advice. This project will be focused on the provision of a well-integrated emerging adult addiction and mental health services system in the South Corridor. This position is responsible for: Managing deliverables and timelines. Data collection, analysis. Internal and External communications. Facilitates active inclusion of all Addiction & Mental Health programs and other parts of the health continuum that focus on emerging adult health & mental health to assist in the development of an effective, patient-focused continuum of care. Integrates project outcomes into regular clinical flow, with associated clinical development and primary responsibility designing a “roadmap” that will assist both professionals and the public in easily identifying appropriate tiers and service options. Works with health professionals and senior administrators from across the Corridor and province.
Description:
Reporting to the Senior PM - Emerging Adult Services, the South Corridor Project Manager (PM) provides project direction/support to the Emerging Adult initiative including scoping, implementation, evaluation of a new model of care within Lethbridge / Rural West in South Corridor. This position works with a high degree of independence providing leadership and planning support to implement a new model of care for Emerging Adults (18 to 29 years) that meets the needs of those who require mental health or psychiatric supports. Implementation will include tailoring an established implementation toolkit to the local context. Future planning will include all levels of intervention including intensive services; the initial focus will be on outpatient services. The PM applies service design, change management and process improvement principles to the project and uses various tools and models for project management and evaluation. This role provides senior consulting expertise and advice. This project will be focused on the provision of a well-integrated emerging adult addiction and mental health services system in the South Corridor. This position is responsible for: Managing deliverables and timelines Data collection, analysis. Internal and External communications Facilitates active inclusion of all Addiction & Mental Health programs and other parts of the health continuum that focus on emerging adult health & mental health to assist in the development of an effective, patient-focused continuum of care. Integrates project outcomes into regular clinical flow, with associated clinical development and primary responsibility designing a “roadmap” that will assist both professionals and the public in easily identifying appropriate tiers and service options. Works with health professionals and senior administrators from across the Corridor and province.
- Classification: Project Manager
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Emerging Adult Services Project Manager
- Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag & Trt Cntr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Negotiable Location: Within South Zone
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 06-AUG-2026
- Date Available: 24-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 03-SEP-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $31.64
- Maximum Salary: $54.36
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Bachelors degree in health related area. 5-8 years experience in health care and/or project management preferably within health. Successful leadership experience in project planning, execution and reporting, monitoring and evaluation. Experience and knowledge of the EA population and best practices applicable to support individuals with EA MH issues. Demonstrated experience engaging patients and families in stakeholder and collaborative conversations. Team leadership skills and demonstrated ability to inspire and build confidence in others; Comfort with coaching, teaching, and concern resolution. Demonstrated ability to foster partnerships with stakeholders. Experience and knowledge of the emerging adult population and best practices applicable to support and service delivery to individuals with mental health issues; Understanding of operations across the continuum of mental health services. The PM will consider service design including methods of collaboration, programming intersections, capacity building in Adult Addictions and Mental Health systems, and collaboration with Research partners and other community-based stakeholders. Demonstrated knowledge of the Addiction and Mental Health system;. Use of quantitative and qualitative social science research skills is necessary.
Additional Required Qualifications:As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in a health related area and/or business preferred. A combination of related experience and education may be considered. Performance improvement, system design or project management certification preferred. Knowledge of knowledge management, quality improvement, change management and engagement techniques preferred.

