Coordinator, Capital Projects

Position Summary
If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

The Coordinator, Capital Projects provides professional level support in the operation of the Capital Planning portfolio. Key deliverables will be data collection, requirements analysis, capital project monitoring and reporting, project implementation, issues tracking, and capital plan process and procedure development. The coordinator is responsible for issuing Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, and project tenders, working in collaboration with external consultants in the preparation of specifications and bid documents, posting of tenders, and soliciting external bids. The incumbent is also responsible for summarizing tenders and making selection recommendations under the guidance of department professional staff using a consistent tendering process. The incumbent will coordinate project initiation, implementation, close-out and evaluations with the site and the consultants. The coordinator will also support the Project Managers in the day to day administration of projects within the department and prepare monthly departmental tracking and reporting.

Starting salary will be approximately from $67,861 to $84,826 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Diploma in Architecture or Engineering Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution plus three (3) to five (5) years related project management experience in an architecture, consulting engineering or construction environment with a working knowledge of construction industry practices and procedures sufficient to perform the responsibilities outlined above, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of BC Building Code. Healthcare construction and familiarity with healthcare specific CSA requirements an asset.
• Experience in database applications an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
• Detail orientated.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration internal and external team members.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities.
• Skilled in AutoCad, DWGTrueView, MS Project and MS Office software.
• Working competency in Project Portfolio Management software, such as Clarity, an asset.
• Facilitation skills and ability to work with a wide range of individuals.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.