Project Manager

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
  
  

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
  
  

Position Summary

The Project Manager role is accountable for the coordination of space, projects, and people. Reporting to the Manager, Capital Projects, the Project Manager is accountable to manage organize, monitor, and orchestrate approved capital projects, as assigned by the Manager, Capital Projects from inception through to project close-out, some of which may occur concurrently. The Project Manager will be a key team member of the team for planning and execution of projects, including major capital projects involving the renovation of the existing Brantford General Hospital Site. The Project Manager will be initially assigned to the Emergency Department Renovation Project. The Project manager ensures that all projects comply, as may be required, with the directions outlined in the MOHLTC Capital Planning Manual, relevant procurement guidelines outlined in the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive (BPS) and identified by the hospital, and all applicable building codes. This role supports the management of fixtures, furniture, and equipment projects and activities, as well as supports the planning and management of space requirements and moves.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage, organize, monitor and orchestrate approved capital projects from inception through to project close-out, some of which may occur concurrently
• Work collaboratively with a wide variety of project stakeholders to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met and are in alignment with the Health System’s mission, vision and values and strategic directions
• Deliver projects in close collaboration and coordinate with Infection Control and Safety departments
• Meet with users to evaluate their needs, investigate options and make high level recommendations on approaches to resolve their needs or challenges
• Translate user requirements into a high-level functional plan, with or without the use of specialty consultants depending upon size of project
• Along with the Project Manager, Redevelopment, or BCHS Procurement department develop technical RFPs (e.g. purchase of goods such as furniture, equipment, and services of architects and engineers on different projects), evaluate RFPs and ensure compliance with the Health System’s Policies and Procedures
• Verifies completion of the remedial activities and reports the results to Project Manager, Redevelopment.
• Utilize expert level negotiation skills and conflict resolution strategies to work with external and internal stakeholders, obtaining buy-in and support to ensure the success of projects and achievement of win-win strategies for all parties
• Ability to develop project schedules (Microsoft Project), implement and continuously monitor schedule activities and manage schedule risk mitigation
• Manage overall project schedule, coordination with BSCH operations and monitor and maintain overall project budget and financial reviews and approval requirements.
• Manage the consulting team and verify work performed by the architects, engineers, and other specialty consultants
• Ensure that all contractors have appropriate documentation and approval to undertake the work, identifying and addressing non-conformances when necessary, evaluating the cause of project related non-conformances and coordinate remedial action
• Supports the recruitment, orientation and integration of new staff
• Fosters a healthy working environment by creating a positive atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork in alignment with our mission, vision and values
• Builds and maintains a focused and cohesive team, based on the principles of trust, transparency and fairness, in order for the team to effectively work within the department within the hospital and with external community partners and agencies
• Support team members to integrate evidence-based care practice and leading-edge innovation and technology
• Builds positive and effective working relationships with staff, physicians, union partners, peers, etc.
• Supports capital equipment needs and develop a multi-year plan for submission
• Assesses capital equipment needs and develop a multi-year plan for submission
• Collaborates to understand all aspects of clinical and non-clinical workflow and can proactively mitigate risk in correlation with the projects being managed
• Ensures policies, procedures and standards set by the organization are in alignment with the legislative and regulatory bodies
• Manages complaints/incidents-conducts investigations and ensures disclosure if required is completed in a timely manner
  
  

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelors
• Completion of a recognized construction engineering technology, civil engineering technology, architecture, engineering, or related degree program. Professional designation related to architecture, engineering or project management would be considered an asset (i.e. professional engineer, PMP, etc.). Equivalency in education and experience will be considered.
  
  

Mandatory Competencies

• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
  
  

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.