Manager, Health Infrastructure

**FNHA Overview**:
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

**JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEY**
At FNHA, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to BC’s history. With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change.
Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Where else will you get to create a personal wellness plan as part of your performance goals?

**Position Summary**:
The Senior Manager, Health Infrastructure Quality & Standards provides leadership, support and consultative services to develop and improve new and existing health infrastructure, programs and tools. Provides support to project teams and regions in the implementation and improvement of systems, standards, and processes to ensure consistency of FNHA health infrastructure programs and capabilities from one facility to the next.

**As a health and wellness organization, the First Nations Health Authority has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Participates as a senior member of the FNHA health infrastructure team by leading the FNHA health infrastructure quality and standards program.
- Provides technical support to Construction Project Managers and Facilities Technicians during the feasibility, design and construction phases, as required.
- Attends all substantive completion and 1 year follow-up assessments to ensure all completed infrastructure meets all building code and applicable safety and quality standards.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of FNHA health infrastructure design guidelines, including the review of Health Canada guidelines, CSA Standards and program requirements. Draft and finalize a guideline that can be distributed to consultants, Program leads and communities as a resource for capital planning and construction.
- Provides advice and assistance to FNHA and First Nations organizations on health infrastructure planning, construction, assessment, maintenance, repair and upgrade projects across British Columbia, as needed;
- Develops, implements and audits the FNHA health infrastructure project management practice to promote consistency, team learning and quality across the construction and maintenance portfolio.
- Develops and implements a master maintenance plan program for all health infrastructure in BC First Nation communities.
- Develops and implements feasibility study standards through boiler plate guides to be used by consultants and communities.
- A Full Job Description is Available Upon Request._

**Qualifications**:
**Education**
- Master of architecture or architecture technologist certificate, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

**Occupational Certification**
- Trade or Project management professional certificates an asset.
- Valid BC Driver’s License

**Experience**
- 10 years’ experience in architecture.

**Knowledge, Skills & Attributes**:
**Knowledge**
- Define the level of knowledge required for this position. This can range between basic level of knowledge to broad and deep level of expertise

**Competencies**
- Basic knowledge of First Nations traditions, culture and social issues.
- Knowledge of the theories, techniques, and practices of building trades and computer controlled systems.
- Knowledge of inspection methods.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of construction and system maintenance.
- Knowledge of the principles of drawings, specification and schematics.
- Knowledge of data retrieval and manipulation techniques.
- Knowledge of technical terminology used in service and operation manuals.
- Knowledge in conflict resolution.
- A Full Job Description is Available Upon Request_

**Closing Statement**:
**Diversity**

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

**What You Can Expect From Us**

Joining our family means joining an organization that supports personal growth, in-house training, a paid volunteer day and a unique full-day orientation program.

Leading with culture, all FNHA