HEALTHCARE PLANNER

Parkin Architects LimitedToronto, ON, Canada

4 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Parkin Architects Limited is an employee-owned, award-winning, architectural practice firm with a proven track record in practical, innovative and economical design. During a history spanning some 60 years, Parkin has designed some of Canada’s most notable buildings.

Parkin’s Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa offices serve both Canadian and international clients with the immediacy and attention of a local service. Parkin’s design influence can currently be found in eight of Canada’s provinces, and in Nunavut.

The employee-owned firm is staffed with well over 140 experienced architects, designers, project managers, administrative staff, including LEED, Evidence-Based Design and LEAN accredited professionals, many of whom are dedicated to specific market sectors. We believe in personalizing the design experience for clients and maintaining a hands-on approach to projects. Every project we undertake has the direct involvement of Directors and Principals. Promoting mutual trust, we address the full scope of a facility’s operational requirements, from addressing technology and space needs to optimizing everyday movements, as well as employee health, well-being and productivity. Our unique ability to provide truly meaningful services to our clients is largely derived from the partnerships that we foster with them.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate proficiency in clinical processes across major inpatient and outpatient departments
Understand the differences in institutional, ambulatory, and business occupancy environments
Work with end users to outline process flows and critical adjacencies of clinical rooms
Understand and guide discussions on medical equipment needs
Assist in leading the medical planning process within the design team to create department floor plan concepts reflective of operations
Assist in managing the deliverables for the medical planning team within the greater project deliverable schedule
Serve as the main point of contact for the client on planning issues

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree

Minimum 5-7 years of healthcare planning experience required with proven experience in clinical planning leadership

Clear understanding of applicable codes & building construction systems, materials, and standards

Proficiency with Revit is required

Strong presentation, communication, organizational, team building, collaboration and communication skills are a must

Ability to takes ownership of tasks and project deliverables

Strong leadership, critical thinking, effective problem solving and decision-making skills

Team player, adaptable and has a positive attitude

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel and Visio, is preferred

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