Manager, Technical Services, GRH/GAMP/OBL/QACCH/MHS
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director, Facilities, Maintenance & Operations (FMO), the Manager is responsible for the organization and management of physical plant services which include responsibility for the coordination of trades supervisors and staff, plant operations technical staff, utilities, equipment and systems maintenance. Participates, manages, and provides support to capital maintenance and/or improvement projects. The Manager is responsible for utilities distribution and production, and equipment maintenance program administration. By ensuring technical support services are provided, the Manager also contributes capital planning, project/construction management, capital equipment requests and installation, and long-term capital maintenance planning. The Manager works in conjunction with the Coordinator, Building Fabric & Grounds to meet department goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to the technologist/degree level in mechanical engineering, power plant engineering, or related technology field; eight (8) years' experience consisting of plant operations and maintenance at the management level, recent hospital plant operations and maintenance experience, energy management experience utilising Building Automation Systems/Direct Digital Control systems for commercial/hospital buildings, mechanical project management experience; minimum of a 3rd class Power Engineering Certificate of competency as recognized by the British Columbia Safety Authority; eligibility for BC registration as a professional engineer or certified engineering technologist (mechanical)
Skills And Abilities
- Coursework in plant or facilities management and sound knowledge of various mechanical, electrical and building trades.
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills appropriate to working with all levels of medical and hospital personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize current personal computer hardware and software technologies.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to keep current with industry trends through continuing education.
- Ability to work as a member of the management team.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4066.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Manager, Technical Services, GRH/GAMP/OBL/QACCH/MHS
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director, Facilities, Maintenance & Operations (FMO), the Manager is responsible for the organization and management of physical plant services which include responsibility for the coordination of trades supervisors and staff, plant operations technical staff, utilities, equipment and systems maintenance. Participates, manages, and provides support to capital maintenance and/or improvement projects. The Manager is responsible for utilities distribution and production, and equipment maintenance program administration. By ensuring technical support services are provided, the Manager also contributes capital planning, project/construction management, capital equipment requests and installation, and long-term capital maintenance planning. The Manager works in conjunction with the Coordinator, Building Fabric & Grounds to meet department goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to the technologist/degree level in mechanical engineering, power plant engineering, or related technology field; eight (8) years' experience consisting of plant operations and maintenance at the management level, recent hospital plant operations and maintenance experience, energy management experience utilising Building Automation Systems/Direct Digital Control systems for commercial/hospital buildings, mechanical project management experience; minimum of a 3rd class Power Engineering Certificate of competency as recognized by the British Columbia Safety Authority; eligibility for BC registration as a professional engineer or certified engineering technologist (mechanical)
Skills And Abilities
- Coursework in plant or facilities management and sound knowledge of various mechanical, electrical and building trades.
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills appropriate to working with all levels of medical and hospital personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize current personal computer hardware and software technologies.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to keep current with industry trends through continuing education.
- Ability to work as a member of the management team.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4066.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.