Department Basic Medical Sciences Undergraduate Education Appointment Type Contract Appointment Status Temporary Full-Time Start Date 2026/05/19 End Date 2026/08/31 Hours per Week 35.00 Hourly Rate $34.72 to $55.26 Salary will be commensurate with experience. About Us We are seeking a highly organized and adaptable part-time Project Manager to support the launch of the new Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program for September 2026. Working closely with the Program Director Josee Paradis, this role will provide hands-on support throughout the summer to help bring the program from development to implementation. Responsibilities Coordinate day-to-day project activities, support instructional design and course development, assist with logistics and program operations, and contribute to curriculum delivery through platforms such as Elentra. Format assessments, organize materials, and ensure timelines are met across multiple workstreams. Qualifications Education: Undergraduate Degree; Project Management Professional certification preferred Experience: 2 years' work experience in a related field Skills, Abilities & Expertise: Familiarity with best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people Familiarity with project life cycles Familiarity with techniques for planning, managing and coordinating multiple projects, with competing priorities that involve a variety of stakeholders Project management skills to ensure team roles are clear, milestones are communicated and deadlines are met Familiarity with best practices for change management Communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with all levels of the organization Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach employees to meet high performance standards Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community Strong client focus with a desire to achieve results Why Western? Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success! While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment. Affirmation Policy Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: . The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University. Applying at Western To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume. Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English. Western Values Diversity The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone . Please Note: This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr