Coordinator | Plant Services

Position Summary
Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Coordinator, Plant Services who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Location: This position is flexible within the Interior Health Region.

What we offer:
• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP

Salary range for the position is $74,618 to $107,264. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:
The Coordinator, Plant Services oversees the development and supervision of the day to day activities of the assigned service delivery area and coordinates major and minor construction projects through effective project management and maintenance scheduling techniques; ensures the smooth functioning and code compliance of designated facilities, including Hospital equipment and systems, by managing and directly supervising the activities of designated maintenance personnel and external contractors; liaises with colleagues in the industry to share information and establish/review benchmarks to review productivity; provides professional expertise to other health care organizations, and negotiates with contractors, regulatory bodies, manufacturers and/or suppliers.

In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to your manager or supervisor immediately.

What will you work on:
• Ensures the effective maintenance and operation of buildings, building systems, grounds, equipment, and hardware by utilizing efficient planning and scheduling and ensuring work is completed according to applicable regulations and standards.
• Leads, supervises, and performance manages designated staff and is accountable for the area’s operational planning as well as resource allocation and utilization; investigates work and staff issues and where necessary initiates disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Participates in the management of grievances and labour relations matters by performing duties such as responding to 1st and 2nd step grievances, consulting with Human Resources personnel and/or the Manager as required, providing information and attending union/management meetings and arbitrations.
• Recruits staff through methods such as interviewing internal and external applicants, making hiring decisions, completing required documentation and forwarding to Human Resources for processing.
• Participates in the development of the designated facilities operating budget, makes recommendations as appropriate and maintains responsibility for assigned budgets; provides input into the development of short and long-term plans for the facilities infrastructure, acquisition of capital equipment and supplies, and for the expansion of services.
• Maintains the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) including preventative maintenance schedules and plans; reviews and adjusts schedules as necessary according to building system maintenance requirements, budget constraints, and available resources; ensures each scheduled review is consistent with good engineering and safety practices.
• Monitors the daily work activity of personnel within the assigned area to ensure safety procedures set by the department and regulatory agencies, such as WorkSafe BC, are fully complied with and that work is progressing according to plan.
• Coordinates major and minor projects by reviewing working plans, drawings, and specifications, preparing preliminary cost estimates, determining resources required such as equipment and supplies, liaising with appropriate trades, user departments and contractors on the coordination and scheduling of construction work and reviewing project work to ensure completion in accordance to plan and adherence to applicable codes and organizational regulations.
• Prepares reports for the Manager or Director indicating progress of construction projects and documenting problems such as non-compliance with contract documents, delays in construction and proposed resolutions to ensure projects are completed according to plan.
• Prepares detailed and single line mechanical, architectural, and structural sketches/drawings, and tenders for renovation/repair projects as required; provides input into the recommendation of contract awards.
• Participates in a wide variety of committee meetings by attending departmental, health and safety, construction/project planning and union/management meetings as a representative of the department as applicable.
• In the absence of the Plant Manager, acts as the point of contact and responds as required to escalated issues from staff and leaders.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and technological advancements in the field, including up to date knowledge of applicable bylaws, codes regulations and standards.
• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations and implementing required corrective actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience
• Trades Qualification as a journeyman in a relevant trade or Power Engineering certificate, plus five (5) to seven (7) years recent, related experience including a minimum of two (2) years direct supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead and inspire staff and build a team environment that fosters trust and respect.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, customer relations, communication, and facilitation skills to develop and maintain strong relationships with key partners.
• Possesses business acumen and analytical skills to anticipate financial and business requirements and ensure effective use of resources.
• Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance and construction projects within a large complex health care environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of working relationships and trades needs in a maintenance department within a hospital setting.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate issues and develop various options for resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate current computer applications such as AutoCAD, word processing, database, spreadsheet, and maintenance management systems.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.