Job Description

Position Summary

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Facilities Project Coordinator performs a variety of duties to assist Facilities and Planning with planning networks and telecommunications through:

• managing, defining, budgeting, and scheduling the networks and telecom aspect of facilities projects
• managing construction, electrical, and networks/telecom vendors
• creating standards and documentation
• acting as the primary liaison between the Facilities Planning Department and Digital Health
• serving as a resource to directors, managers, and staff from Digital Health and Facilities Development regarding networks and telecommunications.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises staff and contractors assigned to work on projects, construction, moves, and installations under the direction of the Manager, Networks & Telecommunications with support from Senior Planners and Project Managers within Capital Planning.

2. Liaises with other Project Managers to ensure that networks and telecommunications needs of projects are being specified and met correctly.

3. Plans tasks relating to networks and telecommunications associated with projects which impact Networks and Telecommunications and for directing assigned staff for the duration of the project.

4. Coordinates project tasks as required; meets with managers to review current methodologies; identifies resource requirements; identifies project milestones and deliverables; performs feasibility studies and cost/benefits analyses; conducts project planning; maintains project documentation, evaluation criteria, and authorizations.

5. Ensures that tasks are completed correctly and on time for completion of projects impacting Networks and Telecommunications. Monitors task management systems.

6. Inspects and subsequently accepts or rejects work performed during projects by staff and contractors to ensure Interior Health (IH) standards and specifications are followed. Works with staff, consultants, and contractors to develop remedies, as required.

7. Creates estimates and budgets, monitors expenses, conducts variance analyses, and prepares relevant reports for projects impacting Network and Telecommunications.

8. Assists in the evaluation, selection, and when necessary, recommends termination of agreements with contractors selected to carry out relevant project work.

9. Acts as the primary liaison between Digital Health and Facilities Planning and assists in maintaining relationships as required between Facilities Planning and all Digital Health groups as required.

10. Assists with the development of procedural documentation for Networks and Telecommunications, Field Support Services, and the Service Desk.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized degree or diploma program in Computer Science.
• Five years of recent, related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to collaborate within a team environment.
• Detailed understanding of the function, process, and integration of network and telecommunications technology in a large, multi-facility environment under significant cost pressures and accelerated timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, organize work, implement, monitor, and problem-solve.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex projects involving numerous stakeholders.
• Ability to work with financial estimating and budget controls.
• Ability to drive a vehicle (must have a valid BC Driver's license).
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

**Please Note**

We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process, job readiness, interview readiness or tips for resume and cover letter writing, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor.