Job Description

Location: Health Science Centre

Project Director
Subject to Classification Review
Infrastructure Planning & Engineering
Temporary, Full Time (until December 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension)
28048TMP
Hours 70 bi-weekly (7 Hour days) Salary HL-26, ($86,486.40 - $112,439.60 per annum) Competition Number 2024004714 Posted Date 26 June 2024 Closing Date 3 July 2024

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
Reporting to the Sr. Director - Provincial Capital Planning, Infrastructure and Engineering, the Project Director of Major Project EU/ER primary function will be to act as NLHS single point contact with the selected Contractors, Consultants, Equipment Vendors, Department of Health and Community Services and the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure for the construction of Major Projects within Eastern Urban and Eastern Rural Zones. This person will be the liaison between NLHS's various clinical stakeholders and the vendors design and construction team to ensure that organizations mandate is fulfilled with the construction of new facilities.

The incumbent oversees all aspects of the project including programming and planning, design, risk mitigation, procurement, contract administration and operational readiness for the delivery of a full spectrum of NLHS services within constructed facilities. The responsibility of the department is to ensure that all construction activities proceed with minimal impact on patients and staff through effective health and safety measures.

Responsibilities will include:
" Liaise/meet with various government departments to provide any required input into the project or provide answers to clinical/operational questions.
" Participate in regular construction meetings to ensure that the construction is moving forward as per established timelines and requirements.
" Through consultation with various clinical departments and other stakeholders, provide review and sign-off of project plans at various stages.
" Meet with various divisional managers and staff to ensure operational staff understand the operational impact of final product being delivered.
" Provide technical feedback/support to various stakeholders when reviewing contract documents.
" Meet with various departments to review standards, identify and resolve issues arising through out the design and construction of the project.
" Act as NLHS's representative during the commissioning and turnover phase of the project.

Job Qualifications
Education
A bachelor's degree in a business, engineering, or related discipline is required.
A master's degree is preferred.
Professional designation in engineering or architecture is required.

Experience
Minimum of five years of progressive management experience in the project management and/or engineering field is required.
Extensive experience coordinating multiple complex projects and multiple and varied strategic initiatives, including experience in dealing with all levels of administration, medical staff, and different levels of government is required.
Experience as a senior administrator, strategist, and policy developer is preferred.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Strong knowledge and expertise in the public tendering act, facility design and operations, biomedical equipment management practices, technical advancements, and NLHS policies and procedures.
Significant knowledge of healthcare systems and operations.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in process improvement, change management, project management and continuous quality improvement concepts.
Proven senior management and leadership abilities, and excellent communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
Demonstrated highly developed negotiation, time management, problem-solving, Human Resource Management and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to function in a high pressure, diverse and changing environment.
Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills and innovation in problem solving and decision making.
Demonstrated ability to drive consensus, resolve conflicts, and facilitate solutions in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Demonstrated ability to work with high degree of independence and initiative, effectively manage time, and prioritize work requirements.
Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships and interface effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
A dynamic leadership style focused on:
o Leading yourself by having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with NLHS' values of Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (ICARE);
o Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams;
o Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes;
o Developing coalitions through purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments;
o Transforming systems by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting yourself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.

Travel throughout the Zones is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Alternate combinations of qualifications may be considered.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.