Job Description

Are you interested in being part of building better projects for the delivery of healthcare in the Simcoe Muskoka region? Do you have experience in the design or construction of acute healthcare projects?
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is seeking a Planning Lead with demonstrated healthcare capital project experience to join our Capital Planning and Redevelopment team.
RVH is the largest health centre in the Simcoe Muskoka region, located in Barrie, just 80 kilometers north of Toronto. Our state-of-the-art facility has a growing team of over 500 credentialed staff, 4,000+ employees and 250+ volunteers. It is the regional location for exceptional care and specialty services such as cancer care, heart, renal, child and youth, mental health and intensive care programs. RVH is committed to delivering the most high-quality, safe patient care that prioritizes patients' and their families' needs.
Why join RVH?
We foster and invest in a supportive environment, igniting higher levels of engagement, pride and performance in our skilled and dedicated TEAM RVH.
We offer a wide range of benefits, programs and perks available to you throughout your career at RVH, including:

• Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Recognition Programs
• Flex scheduling
• RVH Corporate Discount Program
• On-site fitness centre
• Employee wellness programs
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

As a Planning Lead, you will:

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, requiring leadership, efficient planning and prioritization skills from the early planning phases through design to construction and occupancy. These projects include Ontario Ministry of Health (MOH) funded Capital Projects, "Own Funds" capital projects and other large equipment replacements and renovations.
• Reporting to the Manager, the Project Lead will facilitate discussions with a multi-disciplinary team of hospital professionals, department stakeholders, architects and consultants in the planning and design requirements.
• Use critical thinking to ensure risks to the building and operations are mitigated and project objectives are delivered on-time and on-budget according to define scope, timeline and cost parameters.
• Plan, schedule, and control all design and construction activities toward these objectives, applying technical skills and judgement on design and construction, while building positive professional relationships with internal and external partners.

Education:

• An accredited degree or diploma specific to Architecture, Engineering or interior design.

Experience:

• 5 years' experience leading planning, design and/or construction projects, and
• 3 years of working in the process to plan and manage large capital ranging in size
• 2 years practical experience managing and mitigating risks in new construction and renovations with acute healthcare settings in the Ministry of Health Capital Planning Framework

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of

• risk management and mitigation in healthcare construction projects.
• CSA Z8000 and Ontario Building code
• construction documentation, and ability to coordinate plans between various trades and disciplines.
• practical application of procurement methods for design and construction services ranging in size.

• Demonstrated ability to

• plan and manage budgets for large capital projects.
• coordinate plans between various trades and disciplines
• Ability to prioritize work tasks, meet deadlines and manage complex projects.
• Ability to engage relevant parties and partners at all levels of the organization.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.
We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Metis, or Inuk person.
To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit:
Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant's needs are different.
We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at
If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.

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