Senior Project Analyst

About YOU

You are an experienced project analyst with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives that drive strategic operational effectiveness and quality of services within the agency. You bring strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in project analysis tools and methodologies, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You excel at building relationships, facilitating collaboration, and keeping projects on track from start to finish. A commitment to equity and improving outcomes for children, youth, and families is central to your work. You are adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrive in mission-driven environments where your leadership can create lasting, meaningful change.

About ROCK

ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) is recognized as the number one non-profit employer of choice, leading the way in providing mental health services to children, youth, and families in the Halton region. We are an accredited organization with exemplary standings from Accreditation Canada, reflecting our commitment to high-quality care. Our dynamic and collaborative team is dedicated to achieving our mission and vision, fostering a positive and inclusive environment that mirrors the diversity of the community we serve. At ROCK, we offer various professional development opportunities, company events, and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and growth. ROCK is site certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-informed approach to clinical problem solving. Our hybrid work model provides flexibility, combining on-site and virtual environments, to best meet the needs of our staff and clients. Join us in making a meaningful impact in mental health care.

The ROLE

The Senior Project Analyst plays a key role in supporting and delivering projects that advance the strategic priorities, operational effectiveness and quality of services within the agency. This role independently manages small to medium-scale projects and provides project support on large, cross-organizational initiatives. The Senior Project Analyst will work closely with internal staff, and management to ensure project progression and delivery in accordance with project requirements and organizational priorities.

This is a newly created Contract Full Time role within the Clinical Strategy and Performance Excellence team until March 31, 2028.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Lead and coordinate 2 to 3 small/medium scale projects concurrently, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within scope.
• Develop project charters, work plans, timelines, resource allocations and communication plans.
• Manage project work package interdependencies and cumulative change impacts.
• Facilitate regular project meetings, track milestones, and proactively address risks or barriers with leadership consultation.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare regular updates for team members, managers, and executive leadership.
• Deliver on project work packages.
• Support the evaluation of project impact and lessons learned.
• Provide planning and support a smooth operational transition.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

• Engage internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate Working Groups and project meetings to gather input, communicate updates and drive shared ownership.
• Build positive relationships across the agency to support shared understanding and collaborative decision-making.
• Develop and execute change management plans that align with project goals, including communication, training and operational transition activities.
• Help teams adapt to new tools, processes, or changes in service delivery by applying change management best practices.
• Design and facilitate staff engagement sessions and feedback loops to incorporate frontline perspectives into implementation activities.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, respectful, and solutions-oriented team environment.

Governance, Reporting & Accountability

• Establish project appropriate governance structures with clear roles, accountability and decision-making authority in consultation with leadership.
• Prepare project status updates, risks/issues logs and decision briefs for leadership and governing bodies.
• Track progress against timelines, deliverables and outcomes.
• Identify risks and escalate as required to appropriate leadership.

Strategic Alignment

• Monitor and assess project alignment to organizational strategy, clinical priorities and equity-oriented care principles.
• Identify and recommend adjustments to project scope as a result of shifting priorities.
• Evaluate project contribution to the agency’s strategic plan, emphasizing a commitment to person and family centered care and continuous improvement.

Coaching & Leadership

• Support the evolution of ROCK’s Project Management Office (PMO) through the development of tools and resources to optimize project delivery across the agency.

Compliance, Safety, and Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including the requirements of Section 28, and follow all agency health and safety policies.
• Operationalize client safety by adhering to policies and guidelines that support consistent delivery of safe, high-quality services.
• Commit to supporting client-centered care by adhering to ROCK’s principles of respect, collaboration, and service planning as outlined in the agency’s strategic plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Business, Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field; Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Certification of formal training in project management or related fields (e.g., CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, Lean, Agile, Change Management) is considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of relevant experience supporting and leading medium scale projects, ideally in a mental health, healthcare or non-profit environment.
• Familiarity with children’s services or community-based programming is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of technology as required of the position, including working in a virtual environment with MAC OS operating systems experience preferred.
• Experience working with MS Power BI or Canva is considered an asset.
• Current (within three months) criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search.

What will help you succeed:

• Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply relevant knowledge and training to the assessment and treatment of children and their families.
• The ability to speak a second language is highly valued.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Our rewards ROCK, join our team and ENJOY:

🌴 Recharge: starting with paid time off, 2 weeks’ vacation and 2 additional ROCK holidays in addition to statutory holidays

🕒 Flexibility: Plan your schedule to balance with your personal life.

🏥100% employer paid premiums for extended health and dental benefits. (Contract >1 year; you need to be exclusively working with ROCK)

📖 Learning: Professional development assistance, investing in your growth

🍎 Wellness: Discounted Good life memberships and Health Benefits

ROCK is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflecting the community we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment. We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ROCK’s Accommodation Policy.

If you are invited to participate in the interview process and require accommodation for the interview, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide verifiable supporting information, such as medical or other documentation depending upon the type of Code-protected accommodation, to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. ROCK treats all accommodation requests confidentially.

Please note that ROCK positions are currently working in an on-site and virtual hybrid model. Positions are located in the Halton Region and travel between sites may be required.