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Interior Health is hiring a Permanent Full Time Director, P3 Operations.

Position location is flexible within the Interior Health region.

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

Salary range for the position is $116,591 to $167,600. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

The Director, P3 Operations is responsible for the overall development, procurement, management, operation, and direction of P3-related Contracted Services for Interior Health (IH). The Director is responsible for recommending, developing, and maintaining policies and procedures. The Director is also responsible for ensuring quality services in the oversight of the contracts and for liaising between contractors and senior management in the Health Authority and external agencies. The Director manages the P3 Operations team, including leadership and supervision of team members and their work, recruitment, disciplinary issues, and terminations.

The Director regularly liaises with most IH corporate programs, including but not limited to Facilities Maintenance, Finance and Capital Planning, as well as clinical and administrative programs and site leadership for infrastructure needs.

• Provides quality services by directing, coordinating, recruiting, and providing leadership and supervision to P3 Operations staff. Terminates staff as required.
• Develops, operates, and directs contracts by working with external contractors, external funders, and other interested parties, internal managers, administrators, and staff.
• Establishes criteria and service levels for contracted service providers and ensures on-going contract compliance and performance. Manages the overall day-to-day contracted operations by reviewing and recommending changes to the scope of services and activities to ensure they meet the needs of the organization.
• Engages in most stages of planning for major capital projects to ensure appropriate design concepts and technology are incorporated into plans.
• Ensures best practices are aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of IH.
• Educates, shares information, and persuades managers and external contractors of the benefits of high quality processes and standardized practices around procurement, contract management, and termination. Negotiates with senior leaders and contractors.
• Represents IH to other Health Authorities, to Infrastructure BC, and provincially on procurement and other contracting issues.
• Manages the communications and political considerations around contractor behaviour and sensitive negotiations.
• Works with the P3 Partners on standardization of expectations where possible and where advantageous to the Health Authority.
• Oversees the planning, strategic direction, development, coordination, assessment, and alignment of the portfolio. Monitors programs, services, and outcomes. Supports the organization in key result areas and strategies.
• Collaborates with leaders within the organization to operationalize applicable service delivery models and processes to ensure services are integrated, sustainable, and focused on those who utilize them.
• Serves as a spokesperson for media outlets and the general public on topics related to portfolio.
<>Acts as a resource and provides consultative advice to senior leadership and Directors/Managers and develop action plans for escalation issues regarding portfolio.
• Holds direct responsibility for the development, implementation, and maintenance of corporate policies and guidelines related to the P3 Operations and Facility Maintenance.
• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations and implementing required corrective actions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

• A CPA or a Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 1st or 2nd class Power Engineer certificate or related area of training and certification.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of public sector experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Procurement and/or project management qualifications would be an asset.
• Technical qualifications/experience in Building Systems and Building Management would be a strong asset.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office are preferred.
• Ability to negotiate with senior leaders and contractors is critical.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.