Job Description

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

You are a Project Leader with extensive experience in facilities management and operations, who has a desire to serve others and society. You work proactively and with transparency, always considering the many needs of stakeholders in health care environments, including P3 partners. A masterful relationship builder, you understand the importance of working effectively with others both for daily work environment as well as moving projects forward. You're a confident communicator and are a skilled mediator, able to bring diverse groups together in collaborative decision making. Quality Assurance is a focus for your own work along with the projects you lead, and you create and follow reliable systems to ensure maintenance of standards.

What you'll do

The Project Leader, Capital Projects is a key member of the corporate Real Estate and Facilities department. This role is responsible for supporting the implementation of approved capital projects across Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, Provincial Health Services and Providence Health Care (collectively, the "Organizations") including project management, budget control, dispute resolution and oversight of projects from design through to construction and commissioning; liaises with external consultants, vendors, other health agencies and community groups to represents the Organizations' interests as appropriate. High-level accountabilities include:

• Manages the implementation of approved smaller or specialized projects from design to completion; coordinating the process of design development and contract preparation by liaising with clinical and project planners, consultants and various user groups for assigned projects; reviews working drawings for consistency with project scope, budget and project design schedule; monitors project charter, plans and objectives to maintain timelines and project deliverables; liaises with consultants, vendors and other external agencies to review contracts for the provision of goods and services.
• Carries out project plan according to project methodologies to ensure successful and coordinated completion of project components by facilitating consensus with stakeholders; monitors project progress according to project work plan, reports on variances on timeline and budget, making related recommendations to the Project Manager; prepares regular progress reports for projects programs and forwards reports to Manager, Capital Projects.
• Facilitates department knowledge of current and emerging facilities design and innovations through evidence-based design concepts, use design and construction research in the development and updating of Design & Construction Standards and Guidelines.
• Communicates with Financial Planning, Facilities Planning & Real Estate, Facilities Operations & Environmental Sustainability, Directors and Managers in the Organizations regarding project design, construction issues and operational efficiency, environmental sustainability and suitability of the various projects; liaises with the Planning Departments of various cities in geographic areas supported by the Organizations to obtain development and building permits for various projects.
• Liaises with the various external stakeholders including regional hospital districts, hospital foundations and universities with respect to the project management, design, construction updates and reporting.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and a professional designation
• 5+ years' recent related experience managing, leading and directing various project tasks and responsible for project/design planning for a large complex multi-site organization including one (1) supervisory/leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of capital project implementation processes including design, construction and procurement within current standards, codes, bylaws and regulations.
• Uses project management principles to effectively manage planning, design and construction projects simultaneously, within a dynamic project environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to supervise and provide direction to team members.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating political awareness, ideally in a health care environment.
• Good verbal and written communications skills, with ability to persuade and mediate multiple stakeholders and project team members to facilitate consensus.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: 08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday
Requisition #: 122028E

What we do

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PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 122028E-2371635
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC V6H 2N9
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 08:30-16:30
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 11-Nov-2022