Job Description

##### Position Summary


Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with significant management and leadership experience to join our Capital Planning department.




In accordance with the vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities of the Northern Health Authority patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Chief Project Officer for the assigned capital build, the Director, Design & Construction plans, organizes and controls all activities associated with the implementation of assigned projects. The Director provides leadership and management for the non-clinical aspects of the design, build and implementation for the assigned capital build, which is an integral part of the Northern Health's Strategic Plan. The Director coordinates the design and construction requirements within an Alliance design-build infrastructure delivery model, acts as the liaison between the Alliance partners and internal program groups and external agencies. The Director will work directly with the assigned capital build Project Leadership Team, consultants and specifically the Director, Clinical Planning and Operational Readiness and Medical Director.

The Director is responsible for the successful achievement of the non-clinical aspects of the assigned capital build. The scope of this role encompasses all services that are non-clinical in nature for the assigned capital build including design, construction, commissioning, facilities management, equipment, security, and utilities. The Director collaborates with others who will execute the implementation arising from the adoption of the new practices and procedures for the assigned capital build. including Facilities Management and Operations, Protection Services, Environmental Services, Food Services, Laundry, and IMIT.

The Director is accountable to provide day to day oversight, direction and management related to the planning, design, construction and equipment of the assigned capital build, assessing and responding to the impact of a new design, technology and equipment and identifying opportunities to improve non-clinical services and processes. In addition, the Director is responsible for facilitating, in collaboration with others, the development and implementation of education and training strategies to support staff and contractors through these changes.



Reports to the Chief Project Officer (UHNBC Tower) initially and reassigned to the Alliance Team on formation, Works in collaboration with the Alliance Project Manager (APM) and team members on the project.

This position is expected to be working from the UHNBC Tower Project Office Located in Prince George BC.



Starting salary will be approximately from $128,298 to $160,372 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.




University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services. It's also a teaching hospital:

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.



Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.



What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.



IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume



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##### Qualifications


• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Architecture, Engineering, Commerce or Business Administration and at least ten (10) years' recent experience in project management and leading change and/or quality improvement initiatives. Project Management Professional certification through the Project Management Institute preferred



Skills and Abilities:


• Building Development and implementation background, knowledge and experience considered an asset.
• Proven ability to support and implement an integrated clinical & system environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and/or quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical technology and equipment.
• demonstrated knowledge of healthcare operations preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge in construction and design projects.
• Proven analytical, systems, supervisory and leadership skills, and the ability to facilitate and negotiate.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to effectively plan prioritize and carry out projects within deadlines, together with creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others both internal and external to the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.



Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
##### Comments


###### Competition #:


05682628


###### Employee Type:


TERM SPECIFIC FULL TIME


###### Bargaining Unit:


NON-CONTRACT


###### Facility:


UNIV. HOSPITAL OF N. BC


###### Location:


Prince George, BC


###### Department:


NHC UHN ACUTE TOWER


###### Reports To:


CHIEF PROJECT OFFICER (UHNBC TOWER)


###### Close Date:


FEBRUARY 22, 2025






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