Health Planning Project Lead - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 39504

Ministry:
Infrastructure

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
April 03, 2023

Classification:
Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 4 Market Adjustment

About Us:

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans.

Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion, and innovation are valued and supported.

We believe in building careers and providing opportunities to develop within the organization.

We also provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work and support for wellness at work.

In short, we provide staff with the tools and support they need to excel. Working together we will promote the Alberta Public Service Values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Excellence.

Role:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Health Facilities Planning, the Health Planning Project Lead is responsible for providing coordination, guidance, expertise and direction to program ministries (Infrastructure, Health, Seniors, etc.), key stakeholders (i.e.

Alberta Health Services (AHS)) and consultants in the development of business cases and other project planning documentation based on needs assessments, clinical service plans and current and emerging trends related to health facility planning and development.

This includes supporting a wide range of capital planning activities, including assessment of existing infrastructure and long-term strategic facility planning.

The Health Planning Project Lead also plays a key role in the following areas:

Representing the branch and department when providing consultation and guidance to project stakeholders and ensuring project requirements are being met.
Working with consultants and project stakeholders to ensure solutions identified in business cases consider the changing impacts of technologies and industry standards on the delivery of healthcare infrastructure.
Reviewing and providing input on issues relating to the healthcare facilities capital program and emerging issues with Health and AHS, and providing recommendations to senior department representatives that lead to priority projects proceeding with welldefined scopes and budgets.

Qualifications:

University degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline with 4 years progressively responsible related experience in the field of capital/space planning, interior design, and or construction project management; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Knowledge / Skills:

Knowledge of capital planning business processes and architectural/engineering disciplines to analyze the information provided by Health and AHS and to provide advice and recommendations to achieve excellence in the development of healthcare infrastructure
Knowledge of project planning and management processes and techniques (including project scoping, risk analysis and life cycle costing)
Understanding of unique programs and users requirements/needs for health facilities
Knowledge of the client and stakeholder community affected by the health facilities programs
Knowledge of Alberta Government and Infrastructure business and operational plan goals and strategies and crossGovernment priorities associated with health facilities capital program
Good consultation, interpersonal, and negotiation skills to deal effectively with complex and sensitive issues involving diverse stakeholders with potentially conflicting perspectives and requirements
Good analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
Sound relationship building and influence skills to demonstrate value of advice, guidance and recommendations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Software and systems skills used to carry out responsibilities (i.e. Microsoft Office / Outlook, Word, Excel)
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Strong time management and organizational skills

Assets:

Thorough knowledge of health facility planning activities
Services Planning, Master Planning, Needs Assessment, Business Case, Space Planning, Functional Program/ Schematic design
Knowledge of Alberta Government and Infrastructure policies, regulations, processes, and standards relating to health facilities infrastructure maintenance and capital programs
Understanding of provincial and national building standards and codes, construction industry and trades definitions, building systems and components/products, infection prevention and control, and jobsite safety regulations

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