Regional Project Lead in Kamloops

Interior Health is looking for an experienced Regional Project Lead to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. This position offers a flexible work location from within the Thompson, Cariboo, Shuswap areas.

What we offer:

• 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: The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE.

About the job: In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Regional Project Lead acts as the liaison and single point of contact for projects at various facilities within the assigned region of Interior Health. The Regional Project Lead is the main conduit for information, queries, and concerns from partners regarding plant services or general infrastructure as it relates to the projects. This is a ‘hands-on’ role that utilizes the Regional Project Lead’s technical knowledge, along with organizational and communication skills, allowing results to be produced in a fast-paced project environment. This position is responsible for managing and directly supervising the activities of designated maintenance personnel and external contractors.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plant Services Liaison: Acts as the single point of contact for plant services and general infrastructure queries for the project, ensuring the Plant Manager or other contacts are involved in the process and updated as required.
• Documentation Resource: Obtains, maintains, and consolidates current copies of all drawings, plans, manuals, proposals, and similar building and systems information in hard copies and/or electronic versions.
• Facilities and Equipment Coordination: Develops a comprehensive compilation of maintenance and lifecycle records and requirements, considering maintenance files, third party assessments, and other information sources.
• Project Support: Develops responses to Requests for Information from proponents with high volumes and limited response times.
• Management of staff: Manages project staff including hiring, performance, discipline, termination, and grievance procedures.

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.

Qualifications:

• A Trades qualification or Power Engineering certificate.
• A minimum of five to seven years of experience in construction and project management with a minimum of three years in the healthcare industry.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate and lead within a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently when required.
• Mechanical knowledge.
• Proven supervisory skills, preferably in a unionized setting.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to facilitate, negotiate, and persuade others both internal and external to the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, cyclical, and continually changing environment.
• Strong computer skills, specifically knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid BC Driver’s license.