CLINICAL ENGINEER

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Prince George is actively seeking a Clinical Engineer to lead a team within its Biomedical Engineering department. The role requires strong leadership skills and a background in technical support, budget management, and the implementation of safety and quality initiatives. Competitive salary starting from $88,990 to $111,237 based on qualifications and experience, along with comprehensive benefits including vacation and training opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a biomedical engineering context.
• Strong understanding of patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and direction to a team of Biomedical Engineers.
• Assist in planning, strategies, and implementation of BME services.
• Coordinate major projects and manage budgeting and planning.

Skills

Technical support

Leadership skills

Budget planning

Risk management

Incident investigation

Quality improvement

Education

Degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

Location

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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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.

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Northern Health, the position promotes a safe environment for patients, residents, clients, families, visitors and staff.

Reporting to the Manager, Risk and Quality-Biomedical Engineering, the Clinical Engineer works within the context of the Biomedical Engineering department’s directional plans, strategic imperatives and service agreements. Assists the Manager in providing technical support and direction to a team of Biomedical Engineers in the delivery of a broad range of regional activities including planning, strategies, standardization, implementation and delivery of safe, economical and efficient biomedical engineering (BME) services for Northern Health, to support excellence in patient/client/resident care. Assists with major projects, budget planning, strategic planning, resource planning and utilization, capital acquisition planning, standards and regulatory requirements, risk management, incident investigation, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.