Healthcare Furnishings Planner
- Classification: Planner
- Union: Exempt
- Department: Equipment Planning & Capt Prj
- Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 01-DEC-2021
- Date Available: 03-JAN-2022
- Temporary End Date: 03-NOV-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $28.20
- Maximum Salary: $48.45
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
An academic background in Interior Design or Architectural technology with 3 to 5 years industry experience specific to furnishings selection & coordination is required. The incumbent needs to be comfortable working with clinical & non-clinical staff, senior management, physicians, vendors, external consultants, architects, AHS executive, Government of Alberta Ministry staff and others as required. The HFP must have a solid understanding of healthcare furnishings applicable to clinical practice and patient care within a healthcare environment. Ability to read and interpret design drawings and engineering specifications as well as contract documents is essential. A high degree of proficiency in CAD is required and knowledge of Revit would be preferred. Knowledge and understanding of design and construction practices is required. A good understanding of the Alberta building and fire codes and how they relate to health care facilities would be an added benefit. Knowledge and experience with healthcare infection prevention and control practice guidelines would also be a definite asset.
Additional Required Qualifications:A background in project management as well as a formal PMP designation is a definite asset. Strong work ethic and positive attitude in addition to a proven ability to lead by example and motivate a project team is required. Proven strong computing stills in addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position is required to travel to healthcare projects throughout the province. Safety training is required to access construction sites, as well as approved personal protective equipment (PPE). Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel is also required. The successful candidate must: • Perform effectively in a high pressure, project-based work environment with frequent workload changes and competing demands / deadlines • Perform repetitive work according to set procedures • Perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions • Adapt to frequent changes in workload and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate • Set priorities and prioritize assignments which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and project deliverables to complete heavy workload within established time frames • Work independently and follow through on assignments
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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