Project Manager

Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first
- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Project Manager, Planning & Redevelopment
North York General Hospital (NYGH) is continuing its planning process in anticipation of renovation and renewal of its facilities. NYGH is seeking a person to manage the successful delivery of both large and small scale design, construction projects, handover and occupancy phases of work. You have excellent organizational, time-management, consensus building and negotiation skills. You also have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You have the ability to multi-task, deal with change and to coordinate resources. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.
On a practical level, you will

Collaborate with the NYGH Planning Dept to create successful Project Implementation Plans

Lead project teams, including hospital staff and consultants, in the planning, design and implementation of projects in accordance with hospital requirements and applicable codes, standards, and pertinent legislation

Support the consultants and the hospital in seeking Municipal and Ministry of Health (MOH) project approval

Undertake the responsibility to make timely decisions and maintain schedule and budgets

Work with the support of other hospital staff to ensure that the contractor is fulfilling their contractual obligations to abide by all hospitals policies, (i.e. Infection Prevention and Control)

Provide leadership and guidance to project team during all stages of the project lifecycle (Concept through Close-Out)

Conduct and attend project team meetings (Steering Committee, Project Working Groups)

Develop, tracks and maintain project documentation during all stages of the project lifecycle (Concept through Close-Out)

Work with contractors to ensure the safe and successful delivery of construction of the projects, with consideration for constructability, phasing, infection prevention and control and other applicable codes, standards and legislation

Maintain current knowledge on all project related issues regarding procurement, practices, and risks

Assist as required in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Tender (RFT) documents for consulting and construction services

Ensure project deliverables are met on time, within budget, scope and according contractual obligations and hospital policies

Prepare regular reporting on project scope, costs and schedule throughout the project lifecycle

**Qualifications**:
A university degree or college diploma in engineering, architecture, project management, construction management with equivalent combination of education and experience required

Minimum 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting in a role related to capital project planning and delivery

Minimum 3 years of experience managing multiple simultaneous projects

In-depth knowledge of hospital operations and management, and health facility design preferred

Demonstrated leadership and consensus building skills, with a lens of strong patient/family focus

Highly effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, combined with excellent organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes

Strong people/project leadership skills, with ability to give feedback

Understanding of applicable legislation, regulations and standards, i.e. Ontario Building Code, CSA Z8000

Understanding of Ministry of Health and Long-term Care Capital Approvals Process

Experience with the planning, design and construction of Long Term Care Homes would be an asset

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be an asset

Proficient in computers and Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat

Bilingualism in French/English an asset
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