Manager, Planning

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

**Connect with us**

Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor.

Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter

Detailed Overview:
**Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families**:
Leads the planning, development, and implementation of plans and projects for the provision of facilities within the Fraser Health Long Term Care and Assisted Living. Ensures adequate capacity and quality of beds for the delivery Long Term Care and Assisted Living.

Assesses community needs and planning targets; leads the planning and implementation of sustainable Long Term Care and Assisted Living projects. Develops renewal plans and coordinates the RFP process; provides project management to a variety of projects related to Long Term Care and Assisted Living.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develops the Long Term Care/Assisted Living (LTC/AL) bed capacity strategic plan in alignment with the budget, current and projected needs.
- Provides project management for LTC/AL including reviewing and approving architectural plans, project budget, start up costs, municipal plans, timeframes, bed numbers and funding levels. Works with internal and external teams to complete assigned projects.
- Completes at least biannual assessment of needs to review and adjust the plan given facility sales, terminations/closures, provider changes, Ministry policy change, population revisions and budget.
- Assesses community needs and planning targets based on best and informed practice, available data, stakeholder feedback, utilization and flow from acute and community.
- Develops and implements individual facility, community and FH-wide plans for new beds and renovations including determining the impact of potential changes (e.g., downsizing, terminations/closures). Develops contingency plans for potential changes.
- Develops and leads RFP for new facility/beds and coordinates evaluation of RFP (procurement) terms and conditions for new, upgrades and conversions of beds, and recommends award per FH policy.
- Approves and declines Provider redevelopment plans for new builds and renovations. Coordinates approval process and works closely with Community Care Facilities Licensing to ensure compliance with regulations and design standards.
- Manages the FH LTC/AL process when there is a sale of a facility by the provider.
- Prepares reports, graphs, briefing notes, presentations, and issue papers. Develops recommendations including assessing community and system impact, accessibility, financial, and current/future gaps.
- Monitors projects and develops contingency plans if projects are not completed on time.
- Establishes target occupancy date and coordinates internal admission timeframes. Provides information and updates to internal and external stakeholders including Ministry of Health and Finance.
- Develops, monitors, reports and evaluates the capital improvement process and facility capital planning.
- Educates, informs and works with external organizations including municipalities and lending institutions to ensure development progress.
- Consults with internal and external legal counsel on developing and maintaining developing agreements with Providers.
- Liaises with Providers, Fraser Health staff, other health authorities, organizations, agencies and the Ministry of Health as required.
- Establishes effective administrative systems for maintaining, evaluating and reporting on the operations of the program/service areas within areas such as program reports, quality improvement and project activities.
- Represents Fraser Health in the health care community on committees, organizations and in public relations activities, as appropriate, at local and provincial level.

Qualifications:
**Education and Experience**

Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration or related discipline plus seven to ten years experience including a minimum five years in health planning with responsibilities for strategic planning and major project development within a complex health or business environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

**COMPETENCIES**:
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Coura