Odmap Canada Project Manager

Job Posting:

JR101218 ODMAP Canada Project Manager (Open)

Department:

UBalt CPSI Grants & Projects, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

07-28-2025

Close Date:

$79,000 - $99,000

Job Description:

The Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) is a nationwide overdose event surveillance and mapping system used by public health and safety agencies to respond to, prepare for, and prevent overdoses. ODMAP is partnering with Public Safety Canada to expand ODMAP into Canada.

This position will work with the CPSI Assistant Director, Public Safety Canada, and IT team members to implement the ODMAP Canada project. In this role, the Project Manager will be responsible for completing activities and milestones outlined in the project plan, assisting with administrative efforts, and leading implementation and expansion efforts with their Canadian counterparts. The Project Manager will also be responsible for assisting with material development, training ODMAP Canada users, and resolving help desk tickets when user issues arise. In this role, the Project Manager will work with a variety of stakeholders across different disciplines, including public health, public administration, and public safety.

This individual must be able to pass LE Background Check.

This is a regular soft-funded position with benefits that has funding for three years.

Responsibilities:

Project Implementation

Lead efforts to implement the ODMAP Canada project. Update project plans, attend project meetings with stakeholders, and coordinate efforts with partners. Manage project plan milestones and deadlines, both internal and external, to ensure that all milestones are met, and outputs developed. Update the CPSI Assistant Director and other stakeholders on the status of the project.

Project Development

Assist with the development of the platform, ensuring that the project is meeting policy compliance. Make recommendations to enhance growth of the project. Coordinate outreach, as needed, to cultivate new users.

Training

Support and oversee the development of all training materials and programs related to ODMAP. Assist in the development of/and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials for the ODMAP. Analyze training needs to assist in the development curriculums that will modify and improve existing ODMAP training.

Troubleshooting and User Support

Serve as primary point of contact for all ODMAP users. Assist with help desk tickets and troubleshooting ODMAP Canada issues that arise for users. Document issues in ticketing system. Assist in the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of end user issues. In response to help desk tickets, update and develop training materials and documents to help users avoid such issues in the future.

Required Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 4 years' experience in public health or public administration, ideally with a focus on overdose response or prevention. Must have documented experience with project planning and implementation.

Preferred Education and Experience

Education: Master's degree in a relevant area

Experience: Preferred experience working with international stakeholders or international programming.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The individual in this position must have project planning/implementation, material development, stakeholder management experience, and be an effective communicator. This person should have experience working with a broad range of stakeholders, ideally public health, public administration, and law enforcement. They should have an understanding of overdose response ecosystems, including emergency services, public health agencies, and behavioral health systems. Additionally, they should be able to use analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop actionable solutions during the implementation of expansion efforts.

Ideally, this person has familiarity with public health or public safety data systems, specifically real-time data collection, analysis, and dissemination tools such as ODMAP or similar platforms.

This individual must also have professional or full professional proficiency in French, Canadian French preferred.

This individual must be able to pass LE Background Check.

Limited international travel may be required to support implementation and training efforts.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, life, prescription, and dental plans, tuition remission benefits, paid leave (22 days of annual, 15 days of sick, 3 days of personal, and 14-15 holidays) and retirement plans with employer contributions. You can see more details on our benefits here.

Additional Job Information:

The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.