Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Medical Affairs, the Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, monitoring, and executing projects that support physicians and nurse practitioners while advancing the quality of care provided to residents. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to leverage their experience and make a positive impact in the long-term care sector.

This position will be located at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario, following a hybrid working model.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the coordination and execution of project activities, ensuring that all project timelines, and objectives are met.

• Support internal teams such as Operations, Finance, and Human Resources  on recruitment, onboarding, and collaboration with physicians and nurse practitioners.

• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, presentation slide decks, and status reports.

• Review and update physician and nurse practitioner contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with provincial legislation and requirements.

• Maintain the national practitioner database, Medical Affairs Toolkit, and other shared resources, ensuring physician and nurse practitioner information remains current and well-organized.

• Develop and present reports and summaries on quality of care and medical practitioner insights to drive evidence-based decision making.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Business, Life Sciences, or related field.

• 1–3 years’ related experience in healthcare administrative, coordination, or project support.

• Background or exposure to healthcare, long-term care, or a clinical setting is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze & leverage data to identify recommended courses of action.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a polished, professional tone.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

• Discretion and professionalism handling confidential information.

• Eager to learn the clinical and operational context of long-term care.

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning, and growth opportunities.

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

• Employee Family Assistance Program.

• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing quality of life for the people we serve across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to supporting care delivery in homes and communities nationwide. Our corporate roles play a vital part in enabling front-line teams to provide exceptional experiences for clients and families. Together, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability—creating solutions that strengthen our services and improve lives every day.​

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We are committed to providing competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. This opportunity is a replacement for an existing role and to support transparency, a hiring range may be included with this posting. However, final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

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Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.​