Team Leader

The salary range for this position is CAD $59.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’pamux Nations. Our team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Join us on an exciting project and make history The Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment Project (BHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project with an initial focus on a new inpatient/outpatient tower, support facilities building expansion, and renovation. If you are passionate about leadership, innovation and project management, we want you to bring your outstanding skills to our team.
This project is complex and will be comprised of new construction, demolition, renovations and various upgrades. Upon completion, the Burnaby campus will have two new patient care towers, an expanded emergency department, a new cancer treatment centre, and ultimately increase its acute care beds from 259 to 400.
We support learning, customer service, communication and success.
If you are passionate about leadership, innovation and project management, we want you to bring your outstanding skills and knowledge of communications tools to our team. Bring your communications, engagement, partnership development, project management, creative problem solving and team leadership expertise to this exciting role with our project team, where you will strive to make a difference to patients, families and care givers who depend on dynamic facility environments to support specialized care.
We are seeking a Senior Leader, Design – Redevelopment & Major Projects to oversee and manage all communication related activities for facility development for the Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment Project (BHRP) . You will be responsible for management of a communications team and providing leadership through all project phases including procurement, design, construction, commissioning, start up and handover to Facilities Management and Operation (FMO).
Establish and lead the team to work on planning and implementation of internal and external communications initiatives, strategies and events according to corporate graphic, brand and editorial standards.

Lead planning, transition and integrated communications initiatives throughout all phases of the project life-cycle; ensurean evaluation and learnings process are in place throughout the project.
Apply technical and communications expertise to advise and assist senior management to achieve its vision and strategic direction.
Lead the technical review of any communications, inspection and observation during design, construction, handover and start-up with technical expertise to ensure compliance with the project requirements, relevant government regulations, guidelines and the Organizations’ requirements.
Review and provide communications inputs to the design and procurement of project related to new facilities and/or renovations by developing communications tools, strategies, budgets and deadlines.
Provide quality control in collaboration with advisors/consultants, including Indigenous Health, to ensure that the project meets the Communications & Public Affairs and other partnership requirements (Alliance, PHSA/BC Cancer, Burnaby Hospital Foundation and BC Cancer Foundation) as set out in the contract.
Develop and manage approved capital and operating budgets and resource allocations.
Engage, direct and work with/collaborate withthe project team, consultants, FMO, facility management, designers, construction contractors and other stakeholders to ensurestrong and effective communication between on-site work groups.
Ensure direct integration and coordination with the Chief Project Officer and Deputy Chief Project Officer and Project Team Directors or designates as required/appropriate.
10 years of experience in all phases of project planning and construction inclusive of supervisory experience, in a large complex organization such as health care
~ An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable

This Regular Full Time opportunityis located at our Burnaby Redevelopment Office located in Burnaby, BC .
A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are outstanding in their respective fields.
Are you passionate about setting direction focused on building an engaging environment that challenges others to achieve their goals? We value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.
Effective October 26, 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 “WHO” 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.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Project Officer, or designate, theSenior Leader, Design is responsible and accountable to lead a comprehensive range of activities within the assigned project area (i.e. planning, architecture, implementation) throughout all phases of the project life-cycle.
Oversees and manages all non-clinical facility related activities for new facility development including responsibility for the integration of planning for renovation and/or re-design of existing structures/facilities to ensure the delivery of health services which meet the goals and objectives of theProject.

Develops and implements project goals and objectives for assigned project areaensuring the delivery of effective and efficient services which support the goals and objectives of the project.
# Within the appropriate projectarea,leads planning, transition and integration initiatives throughout all phases of the project life-cycle; ensuresan evaluation and learnings process is in place throughout the project.
# Manages the design and procurement of project related to new facilities and/or renovations by developing project budget estimates, procurement documentation, evaluation and contract management for a variety of concurrent projects.
# Liaises with project consultants and various User Groups. Advises and promotes innovative solutions to support goals ofthe project.
# Applies technical expertise to advise and assist senior management to achieve its vision and strategic direction through the development of Programming and Capital Submission Requirements to the Government.
# Develops and manages approved capital and operating budgets and resource allocations for related projects ensuring efficient utilization of resources; provides variance analysis of the allocated budget and reportssignificant problems; makes recommendations for budgetary adjustments/approvals ensuring design change approvals reflect operating budget implications. Engages, directs and works with/collaborates withconsultants, facility management and construction contractors to ensurestrong and effective communication between on-site work groups. Ensures the rights and responsibilities of Fraser Health, as articulated in the project agreement are understood by the team and implemented.
# Manages and directs a cross-functional project team; develops and maintains an effective organizational structure for assigned area that supports the goals of the overall Redevelopment Project
# Determines staff complement of assigned area/department and selects, directs, supervises and evaluates staff to ensure effective performance of duties;
# Assesses and responds to the impact of new design, technology and equipment and identifies opportunities to improve non-clinical services and processes.
# Ensures direct integration and coordination with the Deputy Chief Project Officer or Designate as required/appropriate.


A Master's Degree in a relevant discipline such as Architecture, Business Administration or Engineering, supplemented by a related professional designation plus 10 years' experience in all phases of project planning and construction inclusive of supervisory experience, in a large complex organization such as health care; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Professional/Technical Capabilities:
Broad knowledge of the planning and construction processes associated with facilities development.
Advanced project management skills including demonstrated effectiveness in planning and coordinating major projects from conceptual design through construction completion.
Ability to provide leadership, guidance and direction to others including staff and contractors.
Ability to lead, guide and direct stakeholders including staff and contractors.
Ability to analyze and problem-solve complex issues towards creative solutions.
Ability to productively use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and project management software.