Manager, Planning & Redevelopment

Position Summary

Please apply by October 14th.

Reporting to the Director Capital Redevelopment the Manager Planning & Redevelopment provides overall capital planning leadership and direction in the development and maintenance of Quinte Health Master Program Master Plan and all capital redevelopment projects with the primary goal of creating safe high-quality care environments. The incumbent will be responsible for facilitating the delivery of professional services including capital planning functional programming project management space furniture and interior design standards space management and administer capital redevelopment projects as directed. This position will have a strong focus on customer service balanced with finding departmental and organizational solutions while managing competing priorities. This will require the Manager to collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team of hospital staff clinicians service providers consultants contractors and others in the delivery of capital projects. Deliver all capital projects implementing best practices for project management communication health & safety infection protection and control construction administration commissioning and risk management while meeting scope schedule cost and quality targets. Understand prepare and submit capital proposals to OH & MOH for review endorsement and approval with awareness of key Ministry objectives and benchmarks. Provides financial reports to ensure the capital development projects meet the financial and operational goals of the hospital. Maintain a project tracking system and change management resource providing regular status reporting to the Director and Senior Leadership Team.

The Position:

The Manager of Planning & Redevelopment will be instrumental in the implementation of strategic facilities planning and management for both new and existing hospital facilities for Quinte Health. This role provides direction and leadership to support safe effective and efficient spaces where quality patient care is delivered. The Manager will also be providing insight and leadership in development of the organizations master program and master plan supporting the organizations strategic priorities of high-quality care healthy workplace strong partnerships impactful technology and a culture of patient and caregiver leadership.

As the Manager of Planning & Redevelopment you will lead a team of internal and external professionals you will be skilled in planning and design administration furniture and equipment clinical operations construction and project delivery; provide leadership and guidance on the planning and approvals process. Reporting to the Director Capital Redevelopment this role is assigned to work as a dedicated member of the redevelopment project team. You will ensure that an appropriate vision for facilities planning is present and integrated into the planning design and implementation of all Capital Projects including providing inputs on the PECMH major redevelopment. You will support the implementation of projects providing leadership to the project managers and coordinators while collaborating closely with leaders and frontline staff across the organization.

Required

Post-secondary program (diploma/degree) in design planning engineering or project management related field bachelors preferred
Minimum 7 years experience in healthcare facilities planning and capital redevelopment projects.
Experience and understanding health facility planning operations and systems
Experience in managing local and remote teams full-time staff consultants contractors and vendors
Exceptional ability in working with users to define specific needs and functional requirements while adhering to the framework of corporate facilities standards so as to maintain a cohesive and effective healthcare facility environment
Good understanding of the MoH Capital Branch 5 Stage Capital Planning Process; prepare and submit capital proposals.
Exceptional ability to communicate with multidisciplinary user groups and developing clear scope cost and schedules that align with organizational objectives
Skill in development of facility: finishes furniture and equipment standards
Experience in supporting/leading large scale capital redevelopment projects
Skilled negotiator who is able to bring consensus to challenging issues
Exceptional verbal and written communications skills

Duties

Key leadership initiatives for the new Manager of Planning Redevelopment will be to:

Maintain a strong and constant planning presence in all team meetings as well as during programming planning and design decisions
Support the vision for clinical and non-clinical space program service delivery workflow process redesign and planning and ensure that the existing strategic and tactical plans are consistent with the organizations overall vision
Diagnose the core planning issues and gaps currently facing the organization and provide implementation strategies to support development and execution of such strategies
Identify opportunities to implement capital/operational/clinical efficiencies and optimizations to enhance patient public and staff experience
Collaborate with users on departmental/service plans to facilitate alignment between equipment workflow facility design and enabling technologies
Consider sequencing timing and risks all acquisitions required to meet project schedule taking into consideration procurement and supply chain timelines
Works collaboratively with clinical services clinical support (pharmacy MDRD imaging etc.) non-clinical support services (Facilities EVS Food Porter etc.) teams to ensure planning requirements are integrated into both the design equipment list construction and commissioning
Effectively engage key organizational stakeholders including clinical users and external vendors ensuring effective change management benefits and realization
Ensure efficient project management principles and practices are in place to manage highly demanding project(s) on time within budget and built to specifications
Participates in the development of quality standards controls and procedures ensuring that all solutions are in compliance
Cultivate key relationships internally and externally specifically vendor management and the senior leadership team
Participate in various meetings such as Steering Committee ICAT Working Group User Groups and Design Team
Facilitate involvement of existing Quinte Health specialists into the project as required

At Quinte Health our four hospitals unite under the core values of Imagine Its You Value Everyone We All Make a Difference and Stronger Together. We work as one team to enhance lives improve access to high-quality care and build healthier communitiesright where people need it most.

Quinte Healths four hospitals are the heart of our communities delivering exceptional care close to home. As one unified team were passionate about improving lives and expanding access to high-quality healthcare. Our staff physicians and volunteers dont just work herewe live grow and thrive here. If youre compassionate and driven we have exciting opportunities across our hospitals. Join us and make a real impact!

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
Required Rarely lifting average 5-10 pounds maximum 15 pounds carrying pushing/pulling.
Mobility
Required Often prolonged sitting; and
Required Occasionally standing and walking on hard surfaces bending/stooping.
Dexterity
Required Often prolonged fine finger movements;
Required Frequently gripping/grasping eye/hand coordination; and
Required Briefly reaching with both hands.

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at x2577 or for assistance.