REGIONAL DIRECTOR, CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS

Position Summary

Are you looking for that career that will allow you to combine your clinical expertise and your proven leadership skills? If you feel, you can deliver success by implementing strategies that focus the efforts of individuals on business goals, individual goals, team goals and translating them into positive outcomes – we want to hear from you.

The Regional Director is responsible for the planning, management, and implementation of capital development projects as assigned, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget and that required outcomes are achieved. The Regional Director leads the projects from procurement to completion and is responsible for ensuring appropriate engagement with executive sponsors and development of a project plan that guides the project work, including consultation and communication of project progress with key stakeholders.

Starting salary will be approximately from $141,146 to $176,433 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Business Management, Health Administration or Architecture/Building/Engineering supplemented by a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive project management experience with large complex health care projects.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or LEED Accredited Professional preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of capital planning, capital project management, facilities management, facilities development, in publicly funded health care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health care and relevant government procedures, standards and requirements.
• Advanced project management skills, including demonstrated effectiveness in planning and coordinating major projects from conceptual design through construction completion.
• Ability to provide leadership, guidance and direction to others including staff and contractors.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships that promote the cooperative achievement of goals and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
• High level of communication, negotiation and facilitation skills with a variety of audiences in order to achieve the desired results within critical timeframes.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Advanced skill in operating equipment and software including knowledge of computer application systems such as word processing, spreadsheet, and project planning asset management software.
• Extensive knowledge of health care construction standards, contract law, building codes and bylaws.
• Ability to use appropriate strategies to resolve conflict and build consensus between stakeholders on critical issues. Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to analyze and problem-solve complex issues towards creative solutions.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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Competition #:

05676364

Employee Type:

RELIEF FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

CORPORATE OFFICE

Location:

Prince George, BC

Department:

NHC CAPITAL ADMIN

Reports To:

CHIEF PROJECT OFFICER (UHNBC TOWER)

Close Date:

JANUARY 13, 2025

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT