Project Manager - Contract Position

Cheshire Independent Living & Dale Brain Injury Services are hiring a Project Manager Contract Position About Cheshire Cheshire Independent Living Services has been making independence possible for people living with significant disabilities and frail seniors since 1979. Cheshire is a non‑profit, government‑funded organization that has dedicated itself to ensuring members of our communities get the opportunity to live an active, independent, and dignified life. Cheshire’s focus is on ‘Person‑Centered’ support, empowering our consumers to tailor their care to their unique needs, interests, requests, feelings, and preferences.

About Dale Brain Dale Brain Injury provides a continuum of high quality, client‑centered services to persons affected by an acquired brain injury. By providing services that are accessible, evidence‑based and responsive to the changing needs of our clients, our community, and our partners, DBIS supports individuals to maximize their strengths and live healthy, meaningful lives.

As accredited organizations, Cheshire Independent Living and Dale Brain Injury Services have a long history of working together and are viewed as system leaders within the sector and the health system.

Cheshire Benefits

Mileage is paid for work‑related travel

We believe in building connections; this includes with our staff, consumers and external stakeholders. We have developed a working environment full of support, learning, and safe practices.

After successful completion of your probationary period, temporary full‑time staff are eligible to receive 8% in lieu of benefits

We are a company that encourages individual and team growth and support

Pet‑friendly workplace and policies

Overview Title:

Project Manager

Status:

Contract Full‑Time

Timeline:

Funding for this project runs from March 2026 to December 2026.

Shift:

Monday‑Friday from 8:30am‑4:30pm. With the ability to flex hours depending on the needs of the organization.

Starting Rate of Pay:

$45.84 Per Hour

Plus:

Mileage Reimbursed at $0.50/km as applicable

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to prepare and align with emerging Ontario Health Teams (OHTs), we will seek to meet the needs of diverse and complex client populations through the development and testing of integrated roles for front line service delivery, education, case management and system navigation.

Primary Responsibilities

Establish Project Leadership and Oversight

Engage and Collaborate with sector and system partners

Develop and implement required roles

Develop Curriculum

Streamline care management, system navigation and assessment.

Establish solution‑focused engagement with union partners

Develop client profiles

Test model to be in a state of readiness for expansion and growth

Assess the training and professional development needs of community‑based workers

Implement a shared education expert and related training tools to support broader community‑based staff education needs

Build on the Attendant Care model in the development of a local training curriculum for staffing to expand and reduce competition for HHR in health care

Combine intensive and preventative community services

Build the foundation for collaborative, integrated service in a neighbourhood of care by addressing barriers to integration of services

Create a template for a neighbourhood‑based Service Access Hub

Explore opportunities for future testing

Test the impact of smart technology to help off‑set HHR needs of persons served

Skills And Abilities

Exceptional verbal and written communication and listening skills.

Effective time‑management skills and the ability to prioritize and organization workloads.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and similar deadlines.

Excellent organization skills to stay organized while travelling between and working with multiple programs.

Problem‑solving skills used to obtain requested information or direct others on whom to contact or where to access the information.

Qualifications

Project Management

Program Development

Quality Improvement

Partnership development, Collaboration and Integration

Communication skills, both written and verbal

Negotiation and compromise

Research and Analysis What You'll Bring To The Role

Enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit.

High energy and great at building relationships and treating people with respect and courtesy.

Relentless focus on awesome stakeholders’ experience.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Professional demeanor

Familiarity with GoldCare.

A desire to make a difference in the lives of others, every day.

3 or more years in a Project Manager Position

How To Apply Qualified applicants are urged to forward their cover letter and resume no later than

Friday, March 13th, 2026 at 4:30pm

Subject Line:

Project Manager – Contract Position

Cheshire values each applicant’s interest in working with us, however, due to overwhelming response to our ads, only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Please no Walk-ins or Phone Calls

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