Project Coordinator | Capital Planning & Projects

Interior Health is hiring a Permanent Full-time Project Coordinator, Capital Planning & Projects to join our team!
What We Offer

• Work-life balance
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Excellent career prospects
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid vacation
• An attractive remuneration package
• Employer paid training/education

How Will You Create An Impact
The Project Coordinator, Capital Planning & Projects is responsible to assist in the facilitation and coordination of the design, construction, and building commissioning stages for capital projects, and operational projects at assigned site(s) within the Interior Health Authority Region. The Project Coordinator provides the support and assistance required to ensure that projects at the assigned site(s) are delivered within scope, cost, time, and quality to the clients satisfaction and within a safe working environment.
The Project Coordinator will be the key representative on site for the assigned project(s), meeting with contractors, collaborating with user groups and partners, review construction documentation (RFI, SI and Changes) to provide accurate and concise direction, and to identify and mitigate risks.
The Project Coordinator follows standard project management practices, ensuring IH processes are followed, constraints (scope, time, cost, and quality) are controlled, projects issues and risks are managed, and changes are properly managed and authorized.
What Will You Work On

• Performs or arranges for site inspections.
• Ensures orientation and training to client users on new equipment (e.g. nurse call system is arranged).
• Liaises externally with others including representatives of other Health Authorities and supports and/or identifies opportunities to partner with other Health Authorities, regional entities, community agencies, and private partners in system redesign or care and service improvements.
• Acts as a liaison between consultants and internal clients during the planning stages to ensure compliance with client requirements, application of sound industry knowledge and consistency with Interior Health Authority policies and practices.
• Ensures consultants and constructors meet their contractual obligations.
• Coordinates and/or participates in the development and implementation of building commissioning plan.
• Prepares the Request for Proposal or tender documents.
• Collaboratively executes and monitors all milestones, deliverables, approvals, and sign-offs.
• Evaluates design specifications to ensure they are within allocated budgets and scope at various project milestones.
• Utilizes standard project management methodology and a collaborative approach to develop project charters, schedules, timelines, and specific processes for accomplishing the required improvements.
• Prepares regular project summaries, updates, and identifying key factors that account for deviation from stated goals for the project implementation committee, project sponsors or others as requested by the project implementation committee.
• Monitors consultant and contractor performance for adherence to contract conditions, budget, and schedules.
• Meets with all support departments to schedule adequate time for pre-move tasks.
• Monitors all stages of construction to ensure cost effectiveness, adherence to contract terms of reference, and consistency with technical and functional program requirements.
• Works with a procurement and equipment team to ensure timely execution of contracts and receipt of required equipment.
• Facilitates testing and equipment inspection processes.
• Serves as the central contact/resource person related to the project and identifies and resolves arising issues through negotiation and conflict resolution with partners.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting.
• Verifies that space and components are functional.
• Leads and coordinates the planning of user groups to ensure the project progresses on schedule.
• Meets with users to review arrangements/requirements for moves.
• Reviews and approves all documentation related to the administration of the construction contract.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!
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 Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).