Senior Leader, Design

Salary range

The salary range for this position is CAD $ $85.62 / hour
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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: Better health, best in health care.

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. The second phase will include a new cancer treatment centre and 110 new inpatient beds. 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 are a diverse team composed of dedicated professionals who thrive in a collaborative culture. 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.

Position Highlights:

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).

Build on your education and experience as you:

• 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.
• Ensure the delivery of effective and efficient communications to support the goals and objectives of the BHRP.
• Lead planning, transition and integrated communications initiatives throughout all phases of the project life-cycle; ensure an 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 with the project team, consultants, FMO, facility management, designers, construction contractors and other stakeholders to ensure strong and effective communication between on-site work groups.
• Ensure direct integration and coordination with the Chief Project Officer and Project Team Directors or designates as required/appropriate.

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

• A Master's Degree in a relevant discipline such as Architecture, Business Administration, or Engineering
• 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 opportunity is located at our Burnaby Redevelopment Office located in Burnaby, BC.

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

• 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.
• Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Are you passionate about setting direction focused on building an engaging environment that challenges others to achieve their goals? In a career with Fraser Health, you will be a part of a dedicated team of providers in a vibrant and fulfilling health care environment. We value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.

Take the next step and apply so that we can continue the conversation about this valuable position.

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.

Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Project Officer, or designate, the Senior 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 the Project.

Responsibilities

1. Develops and implements project goals and objectives for assigned project area ensuring the delivery of effective and efficient services which support the goals and objectives of the project.
2. Within the appropriate project area, leads planning, transition and integration initiatives throughout all phases of the project life-cycle; ensures an evaluation and learnings process is in place throughout the project.
3. 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.
4. Liaises with project consultants and various User Groups. Supervises staff, consultants and works with/collaborates with user groups through coaching and assigning responsibilities to develop and maintain an effective team environment. Advises and promotes innovative solutions to support goals of the project.
5. 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.
6. 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 reports significant problems; makes recommendations for budgetary adjustments/approvals ensuring design change approvals reflect operating budget implications. Ensures that changes to cost and schedules are managed within set guidelines and deviations flagged for approval.
7. Engages, directs and works with/collaborates with consultants, facility management and construction contractors to ensure strong 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.
8. 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
9. Determines staff complement of assigned area/department and selects, directs, supervises and evaluates staff to ensure effective performance of duties;
10. Assesses and responds to the impact of new design, technology and equipment and identifies opportunities to improve non-clinical services and processes.
11. Ensures direct integration and coordination with the Deputy Chief Project Officer or Designate as required/appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

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.

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:

• Broad knowledge of the planning and construction processes associated with facilities development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health care and relevant government procedures, standards and requirements.
• 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.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use appropriate strategies to resolve conflict and build consensus between stakeholders on critical issues.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to lead, guide and direct stakeholders including staff and contractors.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to analyze and problem-solve complex issues towards creative solutions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to productively use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and project management software.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

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