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Senior Project Manager, Workforce Planning

Location: 

Ottawa, ON, CA, K1G 4J5

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working at our Ottawa office (1800 Alta Vista Drive) and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work to meet the needs of our organization. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. 

 

Job posting ID: 8698

 

​Employment status: Temporary full-time

Position's anticipated end date: 2027-05-27 (if applicable - BC only) or upon return of the incumbent

Salary/Rate of pay: $114,800 - $135,100

 

Application deadline: 2026-06-02 

  • This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

 

Application requirements:

  • Your up-to-date resume.
  • Job specific cover letter.
  • We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

 

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

 

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. 

 

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.

 

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary full-time Senior Project Manager, Workforce Planning to join our dynamic Talent Strategy team in our People, Culture and Performance (PCP) division.

 

The Talent Strategy team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by leading the processes to prepare the workforce for the future and to support the effectiveness of the division.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, management, development and implementation of a large, complex Canadian Blood Services project. You will coordinate the activities of all internal and external stakeholders and lead the various workstreams to achieve project objectives in accordance with established cost and time parameters. You may be responsible for managing two or more projects simultaneously.

Formula for success

  • Leveraging your project management experience, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives as part of a broader enterprise program, owning a defined workstream and ensuring alignment to overall program objectives.
  • Focusing on your demonstrated knowledge and expertise, you will translate business and workforce strategy into actionable delivery plans, defining scope, approach, and success criteria tied to clear outcomes and benefits.
  • Drawing on your exceptional interpersonal skills, you will partner closely with subject matter experts across talent strategy, talent programs, labour relations, and operations to translate specialized insights into practical, executable plans.
  • Using your strong organizational and time management skills, you will manage trade-offs across scope, cost, timelines, and risk, balancing strategic objectives with operational realities and constraints.
  • You will navigate a complex, regulated environment, incorporating labour, policy, and compliance considerations into planning and execution with support from subject matter experts.
  • Applying your exceptional communication skills and ability to lead and work collaboratively, you will partner with and influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment, enable decision-making, and advance delivery.
  • Utilizing your ability to analyze complex problems, interpret business needs, and develop integrated creative solutions, you will lead project governance, including reporting, risk escalation, decision tracking, and performance visibility.
  • You will ensure value-driven delivery by aligning initiatives to defined benefits and supporting tracking of outcomes and impact.
  • Harnessing your analytical skills and attention to detail, you will provide clear, insightful reporting on project performance, giving leaders visibility into progress, risks, and realized value. 

Desired education and skills

  • Post-secondary level education, preferably a university degree in a related field.
  • A minimum of 6 years of related experience, with 4 years of project management experience and/or training preferred.
  • Advanced verbal and written communications skills in English.
  • Experience working with strategic workforce planning, HR functions, or workforce data and analytics is considered an asset.
  • General management and leadership experience.
  • Experience with development of business cases.
  • Knowledge of Information Systems planning and life cycle management.
  • Knowledge of risk management concepts.

What we offer you

  • Payment in lieu of vacation
  • Payment in lieu of benefits
  • 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.
  • You may be expected to travel once every couple of months, and as required.


If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

 

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.

 

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.  

 

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. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. 

 

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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