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The Manager of Furnishings & Equipment, Capital Projects is a provincial leadership role in the Capital Management portfolio, reporting to the Provincial Director, Furnishings & Equipment, Capital Projects. The Manager applies business, change management, process improvement and project management expertise to identify and resolve complex operational and organizational problems. Responsible to manage and oversee the department staff in all aspects of Furnishings and Equipment (F&E) planning, procurement and deployment for capital projects, minor projects, and other initiatives. Ensures all F&E planning activities comply with current department /AHS policies and guidelines, monitor, and maintain project timelines, assist in developing budgets, equipment lists, technical documentation and procurement strategies in addition to providing internal and external project status reporting to the Director. Recruitment of department project planning staff, managing initial and ongoing competency training, performance evaluation and compliance with AHS Human Resources policies and procedures. Coordinates ongoing department process & policy review and development, leading day to day department planning functions while ensuring operational effectiveness & consistency. Guides inter-AHS department and external organization project planning staff communications. The Manager develops staff training protocols and provides mentoring and coaching. The Manager provides direct support and expert counsel to the Director and to other members of the management team on all aspects of F&E planning for health capital or minor projects within the province. The Manager must also establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders and senior leaders from Government ministries.
Required Qualifications: Additional Required Qualifications: The incumbent must have a proven track record, dealing with clinical & non-clinical staff, senior management, physicians, vendors, external consultants, architects, Executive and Government of Alberta Ministries as required. A proven operational or project management track record leading a team and directing staff as well as a solid understanding of clinical practice and patient care within a healthcare environment. In addition, the incumbent must possess a proven knowledge of current construction practices and project delivery methodologies. Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and engineering specifications as well as contract documents is also required. Strong computing skills, written and verbal communication as well as experience using equipment databases is also essential. Knowledge and understanding of health facilities operation and clinical workflow. Some travel throughout the province incl. overnight for teambuilding, staff meetings and other activities is required, winter driving conditions included.
Preferred Qualifications: Highly organized w/ previous experience in managing NUEE's & Union employees. Preference will be given to applicants w/ current knowledge of F&E Large scale major capital projects delivery procedures. Candidate comfortable working in a high pressure environment w/ strong critical thinking skills, who welcomes social interaction with colleagues.