Project Officer
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The Opportunity
The Project Officer will support Build Nova Scotias Project Delivery Team in managing the Healthcare Infrastructure Expansion Project (HIEP) and Essential Integrations projects. The Project Officer will collaborate with various integrated project work stream groups and stakeholders and will report directly to the Project Manager.
What youll do
Responsibilities
Support the Project Managers through all phases of a projects development and implementation by providing general updates on project status scheduling project management administrative functions etc.
Regular attendance on active construction sites located in all areas of an active hospital site (interior and exterior locations).
Support Project Managers to work collaboratively with NS Health QEII Renew Infrastructure Team NS Health Facilities Team and NS Health Clinical Operations to coordinate work alongside ongoing clinical operations.
Support the Project Manager in ensuring all work meets applicable safety and infection control requirements. Participate in regular safety and IPAC meetings and audits.
Prepare for and attend various Project meetings including Senior Management meetings and provide general updates on project status scheduling project management administrative functions etc.
Coordinate training and implementation of new project management tools such as new forms templates and software such as BIM 360 and Procore.
Assisting the project teams in developing reviewing analyzing and reporting on project schedules.
Review and monitor the Construction Managers Quality Process and Risk Management Process.
Assist Project Managers in development and maintenance of risk analysis and contingency planning.
Assist with Financial Reporting and tracking activities.
Coordinate the issuance of tender packages with the Construction Manager Project team and Procurement team.
Create summary documents and presentations by collecting and consolidating technical information into easytounderstand pictographic presentations for a variety of audiences.
Support with meeting scheduling note taking and other general administrative tasks as required.
What youll need
Qualifications
Postsecondary education (degree or diploma) in construction engineering architecture or related field with some exposure to the construction industry. Graduatelevel education in engineering or architecture is an asset. A Project Management (i.e. PMI PMP) designation would be an asset.
Valid certification in CSA Z317.13 Infection Control during Construction Renovation & Maintenance of Health Care Facilities is a significant asset.
Strong business acumen with an understanding of dealing with project budgets schedules and technical requirements. Preference may be given to candidates with an understanding of Project Management software and SAP.
Must have sound stakeholder management skills the ability to adapt quickly and respond to a changing environment and experience finding positive solutions to issues with clients and diverse teams of project consultants and specialists. Presentation consultation negotiation influencing and consensus building skills are also desired.
Experience negotiating claims scope changes and other compliance and contractual items on projects is desirable.
Were looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
Build Nova Scotia Healthcare Infrastructure Division
Build Nova Scotia Healthcare Infrastructure Division is committed to delivering an extensive multisite multiyear infrastructure Redevelopment Plan designed to ensure the health care needs of Nova Scotians are met for the next 50 years.
The redevelopment plan includes major expansions and additions to hospitals and health services in communities across the Province including throughout the Halifax and Cape Breton Regional Municipalities. Successful project delivery will allow services to be moved out of the aging facilities such as the Centennial Victoria and Dickson buildings on the Victoria General (VG) site of the QEII.
Master planning for the redevelopment program is focused on modernizing the health care system to ensure the needs of Nova Scotians remain at the heart of our delivery of bestinclass services. Together the redevelopment projects will help support the health care of all Nova Scotians today and for future generations.
Further information about the project can be found on our website :
Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the clients we serve. Build NS (formerly NS Lands) has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to selfidentify on your application.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
