Job Description

At Amica we are united in our purpose to provide the best care in Senior Living in a supportive environment. We are setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. We are committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, and offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options. Established in 1996, we own and operate 32 residences in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, and continue to grow in select markets. Find out how you can become part of a team where you belong and make a real impact every day.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Building Technologies, The Project Manager, IT Building Technologies will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementation of IT systems projects, technology related construction and renovation projects, to ensure that they are delivered in an efficient and effective manner. To be successful in this role, you will need to be well-organized and be able to work in collaboration with vendors, IT and other business stakeholders.

What you will be doing

• Review and understand all building IT requirements for new builds and renovations.
• Ensure that data, voice, Wi-Fi, and power requirements are correctly documented.
• Coordinate with construction PM to ensure that requirements are communicated to, understood, and properly implemented by contractors.
• Track IT Building Technologies task to ensure they stay on schedule monitoring overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate.
• Identify, manage, and track risks to ensure the successful delivery of the project.
• Provide input to the Project change control process as needed.
• Manage third party contributions to the project as appropriate.
• Assign and oversee the daily tasks of technical personnel while ensuring the project team is actively working toward established milestones.
• Hold regular technical team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects.
• Research and evaluate hardware and software technology options and weigh the cost/benefit analysis when proposing large purchases on behalf of the company.
• Effectively communicate and document business and IT information in line with agreed processes and procedures.
• Balance technical and business issues as well as communicate appropriately with both technical and business experts.
• Develop, define, and build project documentation that will enable business change.

What we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for

• Minimum five years of experience in the IT field, including working knowledge of the follow:

• Computers
• LAN / WAN / VLAN
• Internet circuits
• Printer / Fax / MFPs
• ITIL Framework
• Proven experience with project management processes; including project planning, issue and risk management, resource tracking and project success metrics.

• Ability to review and understand building design blueprints from an IT perspective (Locations of Wi-Fi Access Points, DECT Stations, cable runs, cable conduits...)
• Understand IT structured cabling best practices.

• Experience applying analytical thinking and IT problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite.
• Good presentation skills with solid communication capabilities and practices, both oral and written (for specifications and documentation).
• Proficiency in presentation development
• Experience with Yardi, Service-Now, SARA Nurse call system, considered an asset.

• Full driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and reliable vehicle is required.
• Travel to Amica Residences on Vancouver Island and the Greater Vancouver Area will be required.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

What you can expect from us

• A diverse and inclusive environment where individual differences are celebrated, and you\xe2\x80\x99re encouraged to be your best self
• A collaborative environment where we support each other to succeed as a team
• Learning opportunities to help you grow and support for professional development and designations
• Comprehensive benefit package including RRSP matching
• Participation in Amica\xe2\x80\x99s Flex or Hybrid work model providing team members the opportunity to work a combination of days both in office and remotely

At Amica Senior Lifestyles we are passionate about working together in a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters innovation and turns ideas into action. We remain committed to creating workplaces that reflect the communities in which we operate. We are actively seeking applicants from all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, Black, Indigenous, racialized people, and persons with disabilities and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

Amica Senior Lifestyles recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, team members and visitors from COVID-19. Effective October 2021, a condition of employment is requiring that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

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