Work Location
VGH 12th & Oak
Home Worksite
00 - Excluded - VCHA
Labour Agreement
Excluded
Union
905 - Mgt/Excluded-VCHA (37.5 Hr)
Position Type
Baseline
Job Status
Regular Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Standard Hours / Week
37.50
Job Category
Leaders & Corporate Support
Salary Grade
07
Min Hourly
CAD $37.02/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $53.22/Hr.
Shift Times
0800-1600
Days Off
Saturday, Stats, Sunday

Come work as a Project Leader, Facilities Planning with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Project Leader, Facilities Planning to join the Facility Functional Planning Team.

Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Projects or designate, the Project leader is responsible for overseeing and supporting the planning, design and/or implementation of assigned smaller facilities projects and/or projects with a lower degree of complexity across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), including project planning, project management, communications, and contract management. Oversees assigned staff and provides leadership by directing work teams, contractors and consultants as needed on a project-by-project basis.

As a Project Leader, Facilities Planning with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Manage the planning and implementation of approved small projects and/or enabling sub-projects from the initial planning and design stages through to implementation and completion. Provides support by conveying policies and priorities, directing work and ensuring issues are resolved or escalated to appropriate level(s) to meet project deliverables and timelines. Oversees assigned staff as needed on a project-by-project basis.
• Function as the single point of contact for assigned projects. Liaises with various internal and external stakeholders, conveys information and responds to queries, concerns, etc. with respect to project status, design and construction matters, and provides frequent clear and concise reports to Facilities and organizational leadership regarding ongoing issues, progress updates, challenges and opportunities.
• Carry out project plans according to established departmental project methodologies and systems to ensure successful and coordinated completion of project components by facilitating consensus with stakeholders. Monitors project charter, plans, budget, scope, schedule, expenditures, client satisfaction and risks, reports on variances and impacts to deliverables, and makes recommendations to departmental leadership to mitigate cost overruns, maintain adherence to allocated budgets and timelines, and ensure delivery of a successful project.
• Participate in and/or leads meetings throughout the project lifecycle; seeks input from stakeholders (physicians, staff, Infection Control, Housekeeping, external users, etc.) during all stages of the project. Attends and/or leads construction meetings to manage issues, problems, and schedules, and to direct activities as required, ensures the health authority's interests are represented in resolution of problems, and ensures meeting outcomes and decisions are accurately documented and follow-up actions are completed in a timely manner.
• Provide input to project business plans and project charters as requested, conducts feasibility studies, performs analysis and develops solutions. Prepares cost estimates and recommends budgets. Prepares planning and construction schedules to align with user needs and expectations.
• Review and assess space occupancy and utilization. Documents current state and functional requirements to inform decision making by business units, department and/or senior leadership at VCH. Provides recommendations on options to improve the operation, efficiency and effectiveness of impacted business units.
• Coordinate planning, design and contract document preparation by liaising with clinical planners, equipment planners, design consultants and various user groups for assigned projects; reviews schematic designs, design development documents, and working drawings and specs for functionality, attainment of program/facility needs, adherence to technical standards and specifications, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the design solution, consistency with best practices, energy & environmental sustainability, and building code compliance.
• Sign off on drawings and changes as required and within authorized limits; maintains current copies of drawings, plans, manuals, proposals, etc. for assigned projects. Files and/or archives completed project materials in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Participate in and provides input on consultant selection and project tendering; administers contracts and oversees performance to ensure that consultants and contractors complete on obligations and deliverables, and that corresponding payments are processed. Arranges for procurement of furniture and minor equipment required to implement projects.
• Liaise with Planning and Engineering Departments of municipalities in geographic areas supported by the Organizations to obtain building and other required permits for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and/or advise on potential impacts of work activities affecting site operations. Arranges scheduled shutdown of systems, power interruptions, etc. based on operational requirements. Identifies, communicates, and works with appropriate stakeholders to mitigate potential risk management issues.
• Monitor adherence to established safety, infection control and risk mitigation protocols by contractors and organizational staff during project implementation. Reports exceptions to appropriate personnel, and takes corrective action as required.
• Lead and/or facilitate operational commissioning and any project-related decanting or moves. Supports the organizational leaders in the identification and implementation of operational changes required for successful project completion.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Diploma in Architectural and Building Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years' recent related experience managing, leading and directing facilities projects in a complex institutional environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of capital project planning and implementation processes including design, construction and procurement within current standards, codes, bylaws and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and construction specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage planning, design and construction projects simultaneously.
• Ability to supervise and provide direction to team members.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, plan, organize, prioritize and implement projects in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic project environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

? Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
? Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
? Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
? Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
? Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.