Project Manager, Electrical, (uhnbc Tower)

White Spot; Prince George; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Project Manager for the UHNBC Tower - Electrical. This role provides an opportunity to lead the Acute Care Tower Project, focusing on planning, design, and execution to enhance healthcare services. The successful candidate will ensure project delivery meets operational standards while promoting a culturally safe work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental

Four weeks of vacation after one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive project planning/design/management experience.
• Healthcare experience, PMP designation, or a degree in Business Administration or Health Services Administration are assets.
• Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Implementing the Acute Care Tower Project, overseeing planning, design, and construction phases.
• Liaising with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Facilitating cross-stream communication to ensure successful delivery of project outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Communication

Budgeting

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced project management courses

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with project management experience to join our Capital Planning department.

Reporting to the Chief Project Officer (UHNBC Tower), the Project Manager, UHNBC Tower - Electrical, is responsible for implementing the Acute Care Tower Project, overseeing planning, design, and construction phases. The role involves liaising with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to ensure operational requirements are met. In collaboration with the Alliance Team Members and the Alliance Project Manager (APM), the Project Manager facilitates cross-stream communication and uses a Best for Project decision-making approach to ensure successful delivery of design, procurement, construction, and commissioning outcomes. The work stream teams will promote culturally safe practices, stay within or below the budget, meet or exceed schedules, and deliver quality and performance to realize gain share on Key Result Areas (KRAs).

The position reports initially to the Chief Project Officer (UHNBC Tower) and will be reassigned to the Alliance Team upon formation. The role involves working from the UHNBC Tower Project Office in Prince George, BC.

Starting salary ranges from approximately $88,990 to $111,237, based on education, training, experience, and comparable positions.

About UHNBC

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility in the Northern Health region and a hub for specialized health services. It is also a teaching hospital, providing undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, hosting residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program, and serving as a clinical education site for nursing and health sciences students. Since 2001, UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations, and new equipment, including an emergency room expansion, ICU updates, a maternal-child care centre, MRI unit, and a cancer centre offering radiation therapy.

Prince George

Prince George is the central hub for business, education, health, and culture in northern BC, serving a rural population of about 300,000. It is BC's 4th largest city, with a population of approximately 82,300, and offers affordable living, high wages, and a high standard of living. The city is home to the University of Northern British Columbia, known as Canada's Green University, and boasts a diverse, friendly community with many outdoor activities.

What Northern Health Offers

• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and a municipal pension plan
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development
• Outdoor activities and short commutes
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

Application Requirements

Applicants must upload relevant documentation, including registration number (if regulated), education and qualification documents, cover letter, and resume. International applicants should consult the Northern Health careers page for application procedures.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with advanced project management courses
• 5-7 years of progressive project planning/design/management experience in complex environments
• Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered
• Healthcare experience, PMP designation, or a degree in Business Administration or Health Services Administration are assets

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of facilities development, healthcare projects, and government standards
• Advanced project management skills
• Understanding of accreditation, WCB regulations, OHS, and infection control
• Knowledge of space planning and hospital environment legislation
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, cultural safety, and humility
• Stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, problem-solving, budgeting, and communication skills
• Leadership, organization, and proficiency with related software

Who We Are

Northern Health serves a vast area of nearly 600,000 sq km, providing hospital and community health services to over 300,000 people with more than 7,000 staff. We offer diverse career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care, public health, and specialized services.