Come work as a Low Carbon Resilience Manager, Facilities Planning and Real Estate with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Low Carbon Resilience Manager, Facilities Planning and Real Estate to join the Richmond Hospital Concept Plan team. Apply today to join our team!  

As a Low Carbon Resilience Manager, Facilities Planning and Real Estate with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be responsible for all aspects of energy conservation initiatives at assigned locations in the Richmond Hospital Redevelopment Plan.
• Provide leadership and coordinate the effective identification, promotion, implementation and evaluation of energy conservation programs including the development of low carbon, climate resilientand environmentally sustainable design measures.
• Ensure that communication networks are formed, maintained and support a centralized environmental reporting approach across the organization that is aligned with provincial environmental initiatives and targets.
• Negotiate and facilitate consensus with internal and external stakeholders regarding energy and LEED focused project requiremenets and represents the organization on related industry committees to meet long term energy initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Building Technology or related field, a professional designation and additional training in energy management/sustainability, supplemented by seven (7) to ten (10) years’ recent related experience planning, implementing and operationalizing energy management programs in a large complex multi-site environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of building mechanical, electrical and building automation systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with energy efficient technology related to lighting systems, HVAC systems, cooling plant equipment, heating plant equipment and control systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and experience with capital and energy projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in project management, contract management, budget development, business case development, financial controls and analysis.
• Thorough understanding of available resources for projects and applicable stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, facilitate and gain consensus with various stakeholders and teams.
• Ability to maintain projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as a member as a team.
• Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  
  
  

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

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


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.