Facilities Planner - Facilities Planning & Development-camh

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system - a world where Mental Health is Health.

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The Redevelopment and Facilities Planning portfolios include all major CAMH development, renovations to existing spaces, and infrastructure projects to ensure the seamless and smooth daily operations of the CAMH properties. Our team of professionals strive to provide platinum level service to all stakeholders and our collective approach results in high quality outcomes. The Redevelopment and Facilities Planning portfolio is currently seeking a full-time permanent Facilities Planner, Facilities Planning, reporting to the Senior Manager, Facilities Planning.

Key Accountabilities
As an integral member of the Facilities Projects team, the Facilities Planner is responsible for leading and providing hands-on project management for all phases of space renovation and/ or infrastructure projects to which he/ she is assigned. The Facilities Planner shall facilitate the cost effective and timely execution of multiple, simultaneous small and large scale renovations within clinical, research and/ or non-clinical hospital spaces, along with infrastructure projects related to HIRF or capital renewal in partnership with the Plant Operations & Maintenance department, working closely with the department manager. The Facilities Planner shall validate functional and space requirements, assess options for space accommodation and lead the associated design development, project cost estimation, procurement, contract administration and close-out phases. The Facilities Planner shall execute project work streams independently and be accountable for tracking all relevant project documents. The Facilities Planner shall actively manage project team members including hospital user groups, consultants, contractors, suppliers, vendors and internal partners, and facilitate all aspects of project team meetings including scheduling, agendas, leading meetings, recording meeting minutes, and ensuring follow-up of action items identified. The Facilities Planner shall manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication and issues resolution. The Facilities Planner shall manage design teams, on-site contractors and other consultants, monitoring progress and quality of work, and proactively managing issues that arise to reduce/ eliminate project risks. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West.

The successful candidate will have a post-secondary education in architecture, engineering or a related discipline. The candidate will have 5 years of progressive experience playing a key role in space planning, renovation and infrastructure initiatives in a hospital setting, with demonstrated knowledge of building technical codes and standards applicable to health care environments. Working knowledge of design development/ contract documents, project cost estimation, project schedules, contract structure and other matters pertaining to project planning and implementation is required. Direct hands-on project experience during the construction stage is required as is technical architectural, mechanical and electrical knowledge of projects. Previous experience in contract administration or construction management, particularly as owner’s representative, is preferred.

In addition, this position requires the following knowledge/skills/ experience;

Please Note: This full-time, permanent position is NOT part of any Bargaining Unit

Salary Range: Competitive Salary & Benefits Package