Come work as a Chief Project Officer, and Executive Director, Capital Planning and Projects with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! 

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer & Vice President, the Chief Project Officer and Executive Director is responsible/accountable for a regional or Community of Care portfolio of planning, projects and real estate priorities. Through co-developing the strategic plan and leading the development site specific master plans for a regional portfolio of real estate, to developing, leading and implementing large-scale capital projects for Coastal Community of Care at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). The Coastal Community of Care (CCoC) spans
from Vancouver’s North Shore to the Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky region, and the communities of BC’s Central Coast. It serves the unceded and traditional territories of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Sechelt/ Shishalh, Powell River/Tla’amin, Stát’imc, N’Quatqua, Lil’wat, Xa’xtsa, Skatin, Samaquham, Kitasoo, Heiltsuk, Nuxalk and Wuikinuxv Nations. The CPO/ ED will oversee the planning processes, establishing guiding principles, as well as overseeing clinical and facilities design and construction, ensure the vision established for the designated Community of Care is met for the organization, its patients, care providers and local communities. Apply today to join our team! 

As a Chief Project Officer, and Executive Director, Capital Planning and Projects, you will: 

• Be planning, deployment, and evaluation of related physical, financial and human resources, in support of the strategic and operational needs of the organization and making decisions involving the Strategic Planning Partners, Project Contractors, Regional Hospital Districts (where present), and Developers. Specific Capital Projects arising may include multiple phases and delivery methods, Public Private Partnerships (P3), Design-Build (DB), Construction Management (CM) and Design-Bid-Build/Stipulated Sum.
• Be responsible for effective and timely discharge of the organization’s responsibilities, as set out in the Business Plan and other agreements.
• Develop an integrated strategic facility plan for the region and site specific master plans for each facility aligned with the Community of Care’s strategic vision, mission, and goals.
• Approve all requests for scope revisions according to established signing authority, governance, project management, health authority and project board requirements by consulting with the partners and senior executives on such decisions
• Oversee the management of financial resources to meet initiatives, goals, targets of the strategic and operating plans; ensure short and long term planning occurs to effectively plan and implement both operating and capital expenditures
• Ensure effective interface with Community of Care Senior Leadership, Program Directors, User Groups and other organizational leadership and professionals to deliver effective input into all stages of the Project
• Support the Community of Care Executive and Project teams in the development of long range facility plans, projects, and procurement of contractors to deliver Capital Projects integrated with and supportive of various Facilities and Real Estate functions and mandate

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years’ recent related experience in progressively more complex and senior management/leadership roles in a large complex health care organization including five (5) years' recent, relevant experience as a Chief Project Officer responsible for managing large, complex capital projects, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other related accounting procedures/principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, direct and implement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, manage and mitigate risk.
• Ability to identify, plan and direct work assignments.
• Ability to supervise and provide direction to others.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize functions to meet tight and evolving timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment subject to continuous change.
• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Orlando Cerrato, Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition at executivecareers@vch.ca.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.