Planner - Healthcare Equipment Specialist

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Healthcare Equipment Specialist for a temporary full-time role based in Calgary. The HES will manage clinical and non-clinical equipment for capital and minor projects, engaging with various stakeholders to ensure proper planning and procurement processes. A strong clinical background or technical expertise in medical equipment is essential, along with excellent communication and project management skills. This position allows for hybrid working arrangements within Alberta and provides a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Clinical background as RN, LPN, or RT or technical background in biomedical fields.
• 2 to 5 years of acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating equipment planning for capital projects.
• Creating technical specifications and procurement strategies.
• Attending project meetings and communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Biomedics Technology/Engineering

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

The successful applicant will become a member of a multi person Furnishings & Equipment Planning team assigned to new and existing Major and Minor Capital projects. This posting is for a temporary, full-time position.

Description:

Reporting to a Manager of Furnishings & Equipment Planning, the Healthcare Equipment Specialist (HES) is responsible for facilitating, the clinical and non-clinical equipment for capital & minor projects and initiatives as assigned. The HES provides technical, clinical and application expertise, project management and budgetary management in the planning and acquisition of clinical and non-clinical equipment. The HES is responsible for creation of technical cut sheets, project documentation, developing & maintaining detailed equipment lists and supporting internal and external process approvals. The HES will develop detailed technical specifications and procurement strategies for the tender & procurement of the required clinical and/or non-clinical equipment. Responsibilities also include attending all programming & design related project meetings, initiate & maintain ongoing coordination and consultation with project managers from the Government of Alberta (GOA) & Alberta Health Services (AHS), physicians, clinicians, various internal AHS departments, external consultants, engineers and architects throughout the planning and procurement process. The HES provides ongoing communication to the project team and stakeholders as well as continual engagement in the equipment delivery, installation and commissioning process. The HES also provides ongoing support, recommendations, and reporting as required to the Team Lead and Manager for all assigned projects.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Planner Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Furnishings & Equipment, Capital Projects Primary Location: Southport Tower Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta Negotiable Location: Provincial Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 09-JUN-2025 Date Available: 23-JUN-2025 Temporary End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $30.90 Maximum Salary: $53.08 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

A clinical background as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) or a strong technical background with significant hospital experience as a Biomedical Technologist, Biomedical Engineer or Clinical Engineer. A minimum of 2 to 5 years acute care hospital experience is preferential. The incumbent needs to be comfortable working with clinical & non-clinical staff, senior management, physicians, vendors, external consultants, architects, AHS executive, Government of Alberta Ministry staff and others as required. The prospective HES must have a solid understanding of clinical & medical terminology as well as a strong knowledge of clinical patient care practice within a healthcare environment. They require the ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specification documents. They also require a general understanding of health facilities operation, design and construction practices as well as proven technical knowledge relating to clinical & diagnostic patient care equipment.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Strong work ethic and positive attitude in addition to a proven ability to lead by example and motivate a project team is required. Proven strong computing stills in addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills is also required. This position is required to travel to healthcare projects throughout the province. Safety training is required to access construction sites, as well as approved personal protective equipment (PPE). Access to a motor vehicle in good repair for province-wide, work-related travel is also required. The successful candidate must: Perform effectively in a high pressure, project-based work environment with frequent workload changes and competing demands / deadlines. Perform repetitive work according to set procedures. Perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions. Adapt to frequent changes in workload and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate. Set priorities and prioritize assignments which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and project deliverables to complete heavy workload within established time frames. Work independently and follow through on assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

A candidate who is comfortable working in a high pressured, ever-changing work environment with strong critical thinking skills is preferred. Some travel throughout the province including overnight for project deliverables, teambuilding, staff meetings and other day to day activities is required with this position. A background in project management as well as a formal PMP designation is a definite asset.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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