Coordinator, Facilities Maintenance & Operations (231137)

In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager Facilities Maintenance & Operations (FMO) or designate the Coordinator supports the Manager Technical Services by providing subject matter expertise in the maintenance of Island Health provides leadership to FMO staff is responsible for the management of select capital renovation and major maintenance projects and for reporting to FMO the status of projects. Liaises with user groups contractors and FMO staff to ensure completion of projects to a high standard. Participates in capital planning to ensure future needs of facilities are met and meets with user groups to assist in the development of their project requests to ensure accuracy of scope and budget. As required the Coordinator will assist FMO Managers on all aspects of operational activities and be expected to cover management positions during leaves of absence or vacation.

A level of education training and experience equivalent to a Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeyman Tradesperson recognized by the Province of British Columbia; six (6) years experience consisting of facilities maintenance and operations experience at a supervisory level recent hospital plant operations and maintenance experience and project coordination experience; Inter-provincial Journeyman Red Seal complimented by additional education in the area of facilities maintenance and operations (BOMI or IFMA) would be considered an asset.