Job Specifications
Role: Project Manager (IT)
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(NOTE: We are considering Canadian Citizen and PR holders. For the candidate who are on Work Permits and awaiting PR invitation, we don’t provide T4 because this is contract job and the rate we provide is for incorporation. Hence, PR points are not applied, for example: if you’re applying PR under CEC class.)
Client: Government of Alberta
Incorporation Rate: $80 CAD/hr (Canada or Provincial incorporation is a MUST)
Respond by: 18 - Dec - 2025
Contract period: 02/02/2026 to 01/31/2028 with additional 12 months of extension.
Anticipated Interviews dates
• Interviews are estimated to start Dec mid or Jan 2026. This is an estimate only.
SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE:
• RESUME
• ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE DESCRIBED IN RESUME UNDER THE JOB/PROJECT WHERE EXPERIENCE WAS ATTAINED.
• EACH JOB/PROJECT MUST CONTAIN THE TERM OF THE JOB/PROJECT IN THE FORMAT MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY.
• THREE REFERENCES, FOR WHOM SIMILAR WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED, MUST BE PROVIDED. THE MOST RECENT REFERENCE SHOULD BE LISTED FIRST. REFERENCE CHECKS MAY OR MAY NOT BE COMPLETED TO ASSIST WITH SCORING THE PROPOSED RESOURCE.
MUST HAVE WORK EXERIENCE: SKILL MATRIX
8+ years of Demonstrated experience in developing integrated plans, portfolio and project reporting and communicating progress to senior executives.
5+ years of Demonstrated experience leading healthcare portfolios or initiatives of similar size and complexity.
5+ years of Experience assisting clients to execute strategies with technology, process, organizational design and IT operations.
8+ years of Experience in the development of project documents for a wide variety of initiatives and projects (strategic, business improvement, information technology, etc.).
8+ years of Experience supporting and collaborating directly with stakeholders, external (public users) and internal business areas. Ability to co-ordinate and communicate necessary information well to all clients.
8+ years of Experience working with cross-functional teams to understand detailed requirements and align the design to product vision and user needs.
5+ years of Senior leadership experience defining project scope, goals and deliverables such as roadmaps, governance, briefing notes, and business cases that support project goals in collaboration with business stakeholders.
8+ years of Experience leading project governance, change management and communication activities.
3+ years of Demonstrated experience with data integration between clinical applications in the Canadian eHealth environment.
5+ years of Demonstrated experience working as a Change Manager on a large complex custom software application development project in an environment of similar size and complexity to the Government of Alberta.
5+ years of Experience in the analysis, development, and integration of complex IT systems.
5+ years of Experience in understanding complex businesses questions and framing the right analytical question to solve a business problem.
Job Description:
The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services (PPHS) is seeking one (1) Senior IT Project Manager for an initial term of twenty-four (24) months, with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months. This role will provide senior-level project leadership, coordination, and oversight for multiple concurrent eHealth initiatives supporting ministry priorities.
The Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for managing complex IT and digital health projects from initiation through execution, ensuring that project objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met. The resource will lead the development of project charters, plans, schedules, and governance structures; coordinate and facilitate stakeholder engagement; and oversee documentation, risk/issue management, and project reporting to executive leadership. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to navigate competing priorities, anticipate risks, and support clear decision-making.
The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience leading complex IT or eHealth projects within the Canadian health system, ideally with familiarity with Alberta’s stakeholder, provider, and regulatory landscape. Experience working with senior and executive-level stakeholders in politically sensitive or multi-jurisdictional environments is considered an asset. The resource must be able to interpret business priorities, integrate technical and operational considerations, and produce high-quality project materials for decision-makers.
The resource will be assigned to multiple concurrent initiatives involving digital health service delivery, identity and access management, system modernization, health information integration, and improvements to provincial clinical and adminis