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Project Director - Whitehorse General Hospital Expansion Planning - Term Full Time
@ Yukon Hospital
Whitehorse, Yukon
Overview
Yukon Hospital is hiring a full-time Project Director on a term from November 4, 2026 to March 31, 2028, with possible extension. The role leads planning, design and construction for the next expansion of Whitehorse General Hospital, managing scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality. Salary is $144,923 to $181,154.28 per year.
Pay:
$144,923–$181,154 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead hospital expansion project from planning through construction
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality
- Coordinate consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders
- Ensure services remain safe during construction
- Support engagement with Yukon First Nations
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or project management
- Significant progressive capital project management experience
- Experience leading consultants and contractors
- Knowledge of CCDC contracts and healthcare facility standards
- PMP, P.Eng. or architect registration is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Project management |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PMP, P.Eng. |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Wellness, Transit support, Home office allowance |
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Yukon Hospital
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Full company description
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time. Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon’s primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging. Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,000
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 195
- Reported office locations
- 5 Hospital Road, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3H7, CA
- 817 Ravenhill Drive, PO Box 866, Watson Lake, YT Y0A 1C0, CA
- 501 Sixth Avenue, PO 870, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Other recorded names
- Yukon Hospital
- Yukon Hospitals
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Whitehorse, YT |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 50 |
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Term Full Time - (1.0 FTE)
November 4, 2026 to March 31, 2028 (with possibility of extension)
This position has an annual salary pay range of $144,923.00 - $181,154.28
(Management/Excluded - Group 1)
Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Services, the position directs the project from planning into design and construction, working closely with clinical and operational leaders, physicians, Facilities, IT, Infection Prevention and Control, Infrastructure BC, consultants, Government of Yukon, and others to support the next expansion to Whitehorse General Hospital. It manages scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality, and coordinates the work of consultants including architects, engineers, contractors, cost consultants and internal stakeholders.
The Project Director is accountable for delivering planning for an expanded facility that meets clinical, operational, regulatory and accessibility requirements while leading the interface with the contractor to keep hospital services safe and uninterrupted during construction. The position also supports meaningful engagement with Yukon First Nations, so the new spaces reflect the communities Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) serves. The position’s work has a direct impact on YHC’s capacity to meet growing demand for care in the territory.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- In-depth knowledge of capital project management principles and practices, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and change management across the full project lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience leading large, complex capital or construction projects, preferably in an operating healthcare or institutional facility.
- Knowledge of construction delivery models, procurement processes, contract administration and claims management (e.g., CCDC contracts, design-build, construction management).
Knowledge of healthcare facility design and construction standards, including CSA Z8000, Infection Prevention and Control during construction, building codes and accessibility requirements.
- Experience developing and managing multi-year capital budgets, cash flow forecasts and funding reports.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to direct consultants, contractors and project staff, set priorities and hold parties accountable to contractual obligations.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, including the ability to translate clinical and operational needs into functional and technical requirements. Experience working with a variety of health care providers is considered an asset.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present reports, briefing notes and recommendations to senior leadership, the Board and government partners.
- Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment in resolving design, construction and contractual issues.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and critical deadlines in a complex, highly regulated environment.
- Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity, and a commitment to working respectfully with Yukon First Nations.
The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field. Significant, progressive experience in capital project management is also required, including leading major projects from planning through to commissioning and occupancy. Management experience, including leading project teams and managing consultants and contractors . A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, P.Eng., or professional architect registration is considered an asset. Experience with major hospital expansion or redevelopment projects in an occupied facility, experience with northern or remote construction, and experience with transition planning and operational commissioning are desired.
Incentives
- Generous Vacation Time
- Annual Yukon Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Relocation Allowance
- Pension Plan
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
Closing Date: 4:00pm November 18, 2026
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