Manager, Planning

Reporting to the Director, Capital Redevelopment, the Manager, Planning & Redevelopment, provides overall capital planning leadership and direction in the development and maintenance of Quinte Health Master Program, Master Plan and all capital redevelopment projects, with the primary goal of creating safe high-quality care environments.The incumbent will be responsible for facilitating the delivery of professional services including capital planning, functional programming, project management, space, furniture and interior design standards, space management, and administer capital redevelopment projects as directed. This position will have a strong focus on customer service, balanced with finding departmental and organizational solutions while managing competing priorities.The Manager of Planning & Redevelopment will be instrumental in the implementation of strategic facilities, planning and management for both new and existing hospital facilities for Quinte Health. This role provides direction and leadership to support safe, effective and efficient spaces where quality patient care is delivered.ResponsibilitiesMaintain a strong and constant planning presence in all team meetings as well as during programming, planning and design decisionsSupport the vision for clinical and non-clinical space program service delivery, workflow process redesign and planning, and ensure that the existing strategic and tactical plans are consistent with the organization’s overall visionDiagnose the core planning issues and gaps currently facing the organization and provide implementation strategies to support development and execution of such strategiesIdentify opportunities to implement capital/operational/clinical efficiencies and optimizations to enhance patient, public and staff experienceCollaborate with users on departmental/service plans to facilitate alignment between equipment, workflow, facility design and enabling technologiesConsider sequencing, timing and risks all acquisitions required to meet project schedule, taking into consideration procurement and supply chain timelinesWorks collaboratively with clinical services, clinical support teams to ensure planning requirements are integrated into both the design, equipment list, construction and commissioningEffectively engage key organizational stakeholders including clinical users, and external vendors ensuring effective change management benefits and realizationEnsure efficient project management principles and practices are in place to manage highly demanding project(s) on time, within budget and built to specificationsRequirementsPost-secondary program (diploma/degree) in design, planning, engineering or project management related field, bachelors preferredMinimum 7 years’ experience in healthcare facilities planning and capital redevelopment projectsExperience and understanding health facility planning, operations and systemsExperience in managing local and remote teams, full-time staff, consultants, contractors and vendorsExceptional ability in working with users to define specific needs and functional requirements, while adhering to the framework of corporate facilities standardsGood understanding of the MoH Capital Branch 5 Stage Capital Planning Process; prepare and submit capital proposalsExceptional ability to communicate with multidisciplinary user groups and developing clear scope, cost and schedules that align with organizational objectivesSkill in development of facility: finishes, furniture and equipment standardsExperience in supporting/leading large scale capital redevelopment projectsSkilled negotiator who is able to bring consensus to challenging issuesExceptional verbal and written communications skillsQuinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr