Senior Facility Planner
About the role
Department Information
The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.
HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.
Job Information
The Senior Facility Planner makes recommendations and provides advise to the Department of Health and Social Services. They are required to monitor projects in any or all boards and communities at any one time.
This position works extensively with representatives from the Department, Boards, Communities, Colleagues and Private sector. The challenge for this position is interacting with a diverse variety of clients and needs and preferences that exceed available budgets.
Key Responsibilities
Develop Long Term capital plan based on identified program and technical need and available funding.
Research standards from other jurisdictions.
Develop options and make recommendations for new and/or alternative approaches.
Prepare reports providing alternatives and options for dealing with program and financial problems identified.
Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge in the areas of health facility functional programming, facility planning, architecture, engineering and /or design.
- Awareness and understanding of health and social programs and services, including knowledge of program requirements, workflow and patters, facility technical/design standards and prevailing trends and practices.
- Ability to monitor the ongoing status of the current projects in collaboration with the Department of Infrastructure project staff.
- Ability to manage diverse activities that are often only broadly or generally defined.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A degree in Architecture / Engineering and six (6) years of relevant health facility planning experience including one (1) year of experience in a cold / remote location.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Senior Facility Planner
About the role
Department Information
The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.
HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.
Job Information
The Senior Facility Planner makes recommendations and provides advise to the Department of Health and Social Services. They are required to monitor projects in any or all boards and communities at any one time.
This position works extensively with representatives from the Department, Boards, Communities, Colleagues and Private sector. The challenge for this position is interacting with a diverse variety of clients and needs and preferences that exceed available budgets.
Key Responsibilities
Develop Long Term capital plan based on identified program and technical need and available funding.
Research standards from other jurisdictions.
Develop options and make recommendations for new and/or alternative approaches.
Prepare reports providing alternatives and options for dealing with program and financial problems identified.
Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge in the areas of health facility functional programming, facility planning, architecture, engineering and /or design.
- Awareness and understanding of health and social programs and services, including knowledge of program requirements, workflow and patters, facility technical/design standards and prevailing trends and practices.
- Ability to monitor the ongoing status of the current projects in collaboration with the Department of Infrastructure project staff.
- Ability to manage diverse activities that are often only broadly or generally defined.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A degree in Architecture / Engineering and six (6) years of relevant health facility planning experience including one (1) year of experience in a cold / remote location.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.