Space Planner - Facilities Management and Support

About the Opportunity

Reporting to Nova Scotia Health’s Manager of Space Planning, the Space Planner will provide input into strategic space planning from the various sites within the Eastern and Northern Zones of the Nova Scotia Health through the generation of space reports, studies and analysis including space audits.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing accurate zone-wide space use and allocation information for reporting and planning purposes including a space inventory, and base building drawings.

In consultation with the Manager of Space Planning (and Manager of Real Estate where leased space is impacted), the Space Planner will work with zone-specific clinical and community health service staff and leadership and the zone space committee to identify and evaluate space needs, conduct space audits and utilization / space programming studies, and provide feasibility options for consideration and prioritization of changes to space allocation and use, as well as identify necessary option changes to the space layout that may lead to Capital projects.

Consideration of applicable standards and codes is also required. The position also provides guidance based on provincial space guidelines and policies to individuals, service groups and space committees.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Architectural Technologist, Graduate in Architecture (Bachelor degree), with demonstrated significant experience in space planning.
• Proficiency in developing architectural schematic planning drawings, high level architectural details and outline scopes of work
• Demonstrated skills in utilizing AutoCAD for architectural drawings
• Proficient in MSOffice
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• Solid client service acumen and interpersonal relationship skills
• Knowledge of applicable national (Canada) and provincial (NS) buildings codes and regulations.
• 5 years of relevant experience in space planning, including balancing multiple stakeholder needs and competing priorities.
• Experience in space planning within a health care context is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in the development of complex workplace strategies and planning solutions for a large and diverse customer base.
• Experience and knowledge of leading practice planning approaches, including innovative and alternative means of aligning requirements for customer program delivery requirements.
• Knowledge of multiple current-industry furniture lines, including systems furniture
• Cross-sector awareness and knowledge of the unique special purpose drivers of solution effectiveness in defining programs and solutions for special purpose assets.
• Knowledge of space management specific software (ie : ARCHIBUS) Experience working within a professional planning service environment.
• Travel to other sites is required and must have access to a reliable vehicle
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$37.61 - $47.01 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.