Manager, Equipment Planning - Cancer Redevelopment Equipment Team - BC Cancer Provincial

Manager, Equipment Planning - Cancer Redevelopment Equipment Team

BC Cancer

Provincial, BC

• Reporting to a senior leader within an assigned Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) program or service, the Manager, Equipment Planning manages an assigned team in the planning, construction, procurement, installation and commissioning process for capital equipment purchases for Redevelopment Projects;
• leads the identification of capital equipment requirements and associated budgets for major capital projects including the development, management and execution of medical equipment acquisition strategies and the development of database tools and equipment-specific libraries;
• works with the Project Team and program or service representatives to coordinate and integrate clinical and equipment planning needs;

develops and manages an operational and equipment budget for assigned clinical areas including responsibility for managing Equipment Planners & Coordinators and other designated staff internal and external to the organization.

What you’ll do

Provide leadership to project teams on the development of capital equipment plans; leads the development of business case plans related to budget planning, forecasting and documentation;

liaises with clinical and project planners, consultants and various user groups for assigned projects to ensure that working drawings are consistent with the project scope, budget and project design schedules.

Provide consultation and advice on technical equipment as it relates to procurement and contract documents and processes, including Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) and Project Agreements;

provides specialized advice on medical equipment-related issues.

• Establish project teams by identifying needs and skills required; directs and supervises staff by assigning work, orientating staff, developing and implementing staff development and retention plans;
• conducts performance evaluations and implements discipline up to and including termination, Manages the recruitment and professional development of employees through the formal assessment of training needs and development of appropriate training plans;

oversees and / or participates in the management of human resources matters.

Manage assigned projects and project development according to approved project charter; implements project plan according to project methodologies to ensure successful and coordinated completion of project components;

facilitates consensus with stakeholders as needed to implement project methodologies and project components; makes recommendations to the senior leader to ensure scope of work does not expand without appropriate approval and adjustments to project budget and schedule.

• Work with senior clinical users to ensure capital equipment requirements and specifications are based on a clear understanding of the clinical requirement for the applicable program or service;
• consults with the Design Builder(s),compliance teams and contractors with all equipment and equipment related issues including submission, review and responses;

manages and documents the equipment procurement process.

• Manage the relationship with the Design Builder(s), compliance teams and contractors on all equipment related issues and acts as a conduit for all medical equipment communications on designated projects.
• Lead project teams through the project design phases to ensure the facility design accommodates equipment and equipment-related requirements;

reviews project plans to ensure that architecturally significant equipment is supported; performs site inspections to ensure that proper dimension allowances and services have been provided for equipment installations.

Manage the work of the Equipment Planners & Coordinators working in conjunction with architectural and engineering consultants to ensure regional standards and safety policies are met and maintained throughout the equipment planning, selection, installation and commissioning phases;

oversees the installation of equipment for the assigned project and works with the clinical program and / or users to resolve and / or address on any equipment issues.

• Determine and create work plans and resource requirements such as Logistics, Radiation Therapy Service Technologists, Biomedical Engineering and Facilities Management Operations regarding the installation and commissioning activities associated with medical equipment for assigned capital project(s).
• Prepare progress reports for projects and programs and reports to the Managers; chairs meetings with assigned Project Leads and Project Assistants to update project status and mentor staff on project management issues;

evaluates equipment change requests and tracks / approves equipment changes; escalates matters as required.

What you bring

Qualifications :

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BSc) degree in

Biomedical / Clinical Engineering supplemented with seven (7) years’ recent related experience including working on major Capital & Design Build projects that includes complex medical equipment and including two (2) years’ experience in a supervisor / leadership in a large complex organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You have :

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and organizational abilities demonstrated through related work experience.
• Ability to manage and plan major capital projects.
• Demonstrated ability to persuade and mediate multiple internal and external partners.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls calls for justice, and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Support team members on their learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team / department to implement Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
• Work collaboratively with appropriate Indigenous teams / departments to ensure ICS lens applied holistically.
• Have commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That’s why we’re focused on your care too offering health, wellness, development programs to support you at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include : Respect people Be compassionate Dare to innovate Cultivate partnerships Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs :

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.

True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination.

Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.