Manager, Equipment Planning - Critical Care BC

Manager, Equipment Planning - Critical Care BC

Critical Care Services BC

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA’s Agencies/Divisions/Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to a senior leader within an assigned Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) program or service, the Manager, Equipment Planning manages an assigned team in the planning, construction, procurement, installation and commissioning process for capital equipment purchases for projects; leads the identification of capital equipment requirements and associated budgets for major capital projects including the development, management and execution of medical equipment acquisition strategies and the development of database tools and equipment-specific libraries; works with the Project Team and program or service representatives to coordinate and integrate clinical and equipment planning needs; develops and manages an operational and equipment budget for assigned clinical areas including responsibility for managing Equipment Planners & Coordinators and other designated staff internal and external to the organization.

What you’ll do

• Provides leadership to project teams on the development of capital equipment plans; leads the development of business case plans related to budget planning, forecasting and documentation; liaises with clinical and project planners, consultants and various user groups for assigned projects to ensure that working drawings are consistent with the project scope, budget and project design schedules.
• Provides consultation and advice on technical equipment as it relates to procurement and contract documents and processes, including Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) and Project Agreements; provides specialized advice on medical equipment-related issues.
• Establishes project teams by identifying needs and skills required; directs and supervises staff by assigning work, orientating staff, developing and implementing staff development and retention plans; conducts performance evaluations and implements discipline up to and including termination, Manages the recruitment and professional development of employees through the formal assessment of training needs and development of appropriate training plans; oversees and/or participates in the management of human resources matters.
• Manages assigned projects and project development according to approved project charter; implements project plan according to project methodologies to ensure successful and coordinated completion of project components; facilitates consensus with stakeholders as needed to implement project methodologies and project components; makes recommendations to the senior leader to ensure scope of work does not expand without appropriate approval and adjustments to project budget and schedule.
• Works with senior clinical users to ensure capital equipment requirements and specifications are based on a clear understanding of the clinical requirement for the applicable program or service; consults with the Design Builder(s),compliance teams and contractors with all equipment and equipment related issues including submission, review and responses; manages and documents the equipment procurement process.
• Manages the relationship with the Design Builder(s), compliance teams and contractors on all equipment related issues and acts as a conduit for all medical equipment communications on designated projects.
• Leads project teams through the project design phases to ensure the facility design accommodates equipment and equipment-related requirements; reviews project plans to ensure that architecturally significant equipment is supported; performs site inspections to ensure that proper dimension allowances and services have been provided for equipment installations.
• Manages the work of the Equipment Planners & Coordinators working in conjunction with architectural and engineering consultants to ensure regional standards and safety policies are met and maintained throughout the equipment planning, selection, installation and commissioning phases; oversees the installation of equipment for the assigned project and works with the clinical program and/or users to resolve and/or address on any equipment issues.
• Determines and creates work plans and resource requirements such as Logistics, Radiation Therapy Service Technologists, Biomedical Engineering and Facilities Management Operations regarding the installation and commissioning activities associated with medical equipment for assigned capital project(s).
• Prepares progress reports for projects and programs and reports to the Managers; chairs meetings with assigned Project Leads and Project Assistants to update project status and mentor staff on project management issues; evaluates equipment change requests and tracks/approves equipment changes; escalates matters as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BSc) degree in Biomedical/Clinical Engineering supplemented with seven (7) years’ recent related experience including working on major Capital & Design Build projects that includes complex medical equipment and including two (2) years’ experience in a supervisor/leadership in a large complex organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and plan major capital projects. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic environment with changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to persuade and mediate multiple internal and external stakeholders. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents - including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Supports team members on their ongoing learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
• Ensure integration of the legislative obligations and provincial commitments into policies, procedures and programs prior to engaging IH teams/departments.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Salary Range: $106,026 - $152,413 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 1333 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0830-1630 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Requisition # 174166E

** Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee or an employee benefit upon receiving a full-time job offer with PHSA**

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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