Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka\xe2\x80\x99pamux Nations. Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.


Twelve acute care hospitals, BC\xe2\x80\x99s first dedicated outpatient care and surgery centre and a wide range of services in public health, home health, mental health and long-term care facilities - all within Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Known as one of the most desirable places to live in the world, these dynamic communities along with inspiring scenery and easy access to an abundance of outdoor activities provide an amazing quality of life.


We are proud of the innovation, dedication, integrity and tenacity of our physicians, employees and volunteers. More than any building or technology, it\'s our people who make Fraser Health distinct. We are looking to you to bring your strengths to guide a talented team of Facilities Clinical Planners.


Position Highlights


Bring your exceptional leadership skills and demonstrated experience in project planning and design to this exciting position! As a Manager, Planning & Projects (Clinical Facilities Planning), you will lead the planning, design and implementation of facilities strategies and projects across Fraser Health. This position will guide resources that contribute to the completion of site master planning, business plans and feasibility study development, project planning and solution development, project delivery, budget control, contract negotiation, dispute resolution and oversight of project implementation.


Build on your education and career experience as you:

• Lead the Facilities Clinical Planning team and serve as the senior-level client contact for planning and project activities within the portfolio to ensure consistency with the strategic plan of the organization.
• Develop and oversee the Facilities Clinical Planning team\xe2\x80\x99s professional growth and mentoring.
• Serve as a member of the Planning & Projects leadership team and participate in the development and approval of annual goals, objectives, processes, best practices, standards and tools to be used in the delivery of projects.
• Manage the strategic and conceptual planning, design and implementation of a portfolio of facilities projects by working with internal and external stakeholders, consultants and leaders in the Organizations regarding project plans, budgets, scope, progress, status and deliverables.
• Analyze project constraints and organizational conflicts that arise and make resolution recommendations that best align with Fraser Health goals.

Are you motivated to join our team? We will be looking for you to have the following:

• Master\'s degree in Health Care Administration, a health science field, or other relevant discipline
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years\' recent, related experience in dynamically more complex leadership roles in a large multi-site organization
• Experience leading the planning, design and implementation of facilities or other major organizational projects.
• Strong and clear communication for effective leadership and conveyance of project management skills
• A customer service attitude and business acumen in building partnerships with our Fraser Health teams
• Team management orientated mindset and approach

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered


This regular full-time position is located at Central City in Surrey, BC.


Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization \xe2\x80\x9cWHO\xe2\x80\x9d approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.


If this sounds like the ideal role for you, here are more reasons why you should apply:

• A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of experts in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today so we can continue the conversation and make a difference in the communities we serve. We value diversity in the work force and aim to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Detailed Overview: The Lower Mainland Facilities Management (LMFM) Manager, Planning & Projects (Clinical Facilities Planning) is responsible for leading the planning, design and implementation of facilities strategies and projects for assigned region(s) and/or functional areas across Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Provincial Health Services Authority and Providence Health Care (collectively, the \xef\xbf\xbdOrganizations\xef\xbf\xbd), including management of site master planning, business case and feasibility study development, project planning and solution development, project delivery, budget control, contract negotiation, dispute resolution and oversight of project implementation from initial design through to construction and commissioning; liaises with consultants, vendors, other health agencies and community groups to represent the Organizations\' interests, as appropriate; supervises assigned members of the department to ensure accountability and performance of various planning and project initiatives. Responsibilities:

• Manages an assigned portfolio of facilities planning and project initiatives; coordinates and resolves conflicts and overlaps between projects and other initiatives within the portfolio; oversees the work of all LMFM staff working on projects within the clinical facilities planning portfolio; serves as the primary senior-level client contact for all planning and projects activities within the portfolio; ensures consistency with the strategic plans of the Organizations.

• Oversees the work of designated staff; recruits and orients new staff, develops and implements appropriate professional development and retention plans; responsible for human resource matters within portfolio.

• Develops annual operating budgets for the department; monitors expenditures and performs variance analysis and reporting; takes corrective action as required to address budget and/or expenditure anomalies.

• Serves as a member of the Planning & Projects leadership team; participates in the development and approval of annual goals and objectives; establishes processes, best practices, standards, tools and templates to be used in the planning and delivery of projects, and in the development and sustainment of a project management system.

• Establishes detailed project charters, plans and objectives to outline project goals and deliverables; establishes project team structures by identifying needs and skills required; facilitates consensus with stakeholders; ensures readiness for project implementation including acquiring all necessary approvals to proceed.

• Manages the strategic and conceptual planning, design and implementation of a portfolio of facilities projects by working with internal and external stakeholders, consultants and leaders in the Organizations regarding project plans, budgets, scope, progress, status and deliverables; provides assistance to assigned staff to ensure that project goals and deliverables are met; implements corrective actions, as required to meet LMFM\'s and the Organizations\' expectations.

• Develops effective processes to assess project risks, identifies risk mitigation strategies and monitors risk throughout the life cycle of projects; oversees risk management initiatives to ensure proper risk control of assigned projects; ensures that contracts are developed and maintained according to LMFM and provincial standards for all procurements; ensures that projects are planned, designed and built to meet clinical outcomes and align with the latest health care design, Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Accreditation Canada Standards and Evidence Based Design metrics.

• Ensures that appropriate engagement, review and sign-off of project plans and deliverables is achieved; establishes ongoing support for initiatives from project sponsors and user groups; keeps stakeholders aware of project status and ensures effective communication channels are in place.

• Negotiates and facilitates consensus with external stakeholders including foundations, the Ministry of Health, and municipalities on issues related to facilities project planning, design, and project implementation within limits as established by the Planning & Projects Directors.

• Maintains a current status report of all projects within the portfolio and reports regularly to the Director, including details of the project budgets, cash flows, schedules, scope, customer satisfaction and risk status; escalates material variances and other anomalies to the Director and the relevant Organization in a timely manner; recommends solutions and mitigation measures as required.

• Supports the Organizations\' leaders by providing expert Facilities advice regarding facility clinical strategy, service planning, functional programs, functional assessments, scope definition and space allocation and consultant procurement practises. Serves as a member of (and/or chairs) assigned regional planning committees and/or provincial clinical planning groups.

• Provides work direction and leadership to others by conveying policies, determining priorities and ensuring issues are resolved and/or escalated to the appropriate level to ensure project deliverables and timelines are met.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

Master\'s degree in Health Care Administration, a health science field, or other relevant discipline. Seven (7) to ten (10) years\' recent, related experience in progressively more complex leadership roles in a large multi-site organization including experience managing the planning, design and implementation of facilities or other major organizational projects.

Competencies
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed. Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of project delivery processes and related roles for clinical and operational planning during the planning, design, procurement and implementation phases of a project.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage major organizational projects and provide expert advice related to clinical and/or operational impacts. Demonstrated initiative, judgment and decision-making capabilities. Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills. Demonstrated knowledge of capital project budget planning and related operational budget impacts for facilities projects. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and facilitate consensus with various levels of government, health care providers and specialists, community groups and patient/client partners. Demonstrated ability to utilize creativity and innovation in problem solving and strategic planning. Demonstrated ability to direct large groups of external consultants, architects and health service planners. Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct presentations to individual and/or groups. Ability to work under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities in dynamic, political environment. Broad knowledge of patient care delivery systems in primary, acute and community settings. Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.