Project Manager - (223414)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead mid-range facilities projects. This role involves overseeing planning, design, and implementation while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5-7 years of relevant experience managing complex projects, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This position aims at improving patient and staff safety across the healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience managing facilities projects in a healthcare environment.
• PMP or Red Seal Trade certification is preferred.
• Valid driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, and implementation of facilities projects.
• Direct work teams, contractors, and consultants.
• Manage project communications and contract management.

Skills

Knowledge of capital project planning

Project management principles and methodologies

Ability to interpret construction drawings

Supervision and direction to team members

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting the planning, design and/or implementation of assigned mid-range facilities projects of moderate scope and complexity across Island Health, including project planning, project management, communications, and contract management. Oversees assigned staff and provides leadership by directing work teams, contractors and consultants as needed on a project- by-project basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Red Seal Trade certification, PMP, or a related field together with five (5) to seven (7) years' recent related experience managing, leading and directing facilities projects in a complex healthcare environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid driver's licence.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of capital project planning and implementation processes including design, construction and procurement within current standards, codes, bylaws and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies; Ability to interpret construction drawings and construction specifications
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage planning, design and construction projects simultaneously.
• Ability to supervise and provide direction to team members.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, plan, organize, prioritize and implement projects in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic project environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including a wide range of people.