Healthcare Planner (Architectural)

Targeted Talent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Toronto is seeking a Healthcare Planner to design and coordinate healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor or Master of Architecture and 2-5 years of healthcare planning experience, with a strong command of clinical processes. You will lead discussions and assist in planning, ensuring integration across projects. Apply now to contribute to innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of healthcare planning experience with leadership in clinical planning.
• Understanding of applicable codes, building construction systems, materials, and standards.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in clinical processes across major inpatient and outpatient departments.
• Collaborate with end users to outline process flows and critical adjacencies of clinical rooms.
• Lead the medical planning process within the design team.

Skills

Clinical processes knowledge

Collaboration

Leadership

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Team-building

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio)

Job description

Job Description

Our client is an employee-owned, award-winning architectural practice with a proven track record in practical, innovative, and economical design. With a history spanning over 70 years, they have designed some of Canada's most notable buildings.

HEALTHCARE PLANNER

As a healthcare planner, you will work with healthcare clients and internal teams on projects, assisting with designing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating healthcare facilities and services. You will lead the development of stakeholder consensus and oversee its integration throughout the design and planning process. Additionally, you will create and present graphics, documents, and data to support your work.

Role and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in clinical processes across major inpatient and outpatient departments.
• Understand the differences in institutional, ambulatory, and business occupancy environments.
• Collaborate with end users to outline process flows and critical adjacencies of clinical rooms.
• Guide discussions on medical equipment needs.
• Assist in leading the medical planning process within the design team to develop department floor plan concepts reflective of operations.
• Manage deliverables for the medical planning team within the overall project schedule.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the client on planning issues.
• Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables to determine material requirements or priorities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of healthcare planning experience, with proven leadership in clinical planning.
• Understanding of applicable codes, building construction systems, materials, and standards.
• Proficiency with Revit is required.
• Strong presentation, communication, organizational, team-building, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and project deliverables.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude and adaptability.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Visio, is preferred.

The employee-owned firm employs over 240 experienced architects, designers, project managers, and administrative staff, including LEED, Evidence-Based Design, and LEAN accredited professionals. They prioritize personalized design experiences and maintain a hands-on approach to projects, ensuring direct involvement of Directors and Principals. Their focus is on addressing operational requirements comprehensively, from technology and space needs to employee health, well-being, and productivity. Their ability to deliver meaningful services is rooted in strong client partnerships.

If you are passionate about excellence, please apply today.