Job Details

Are you interested in being part of building better projects for the delivery of healthcare in the Simcoe Muskoka region?  Do you have experience in the design or construction of acute healthcare projects?

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is seeking a Planning Coordinator with demonstrated healthcare capital project experience to join our Capital Planning and Redevelopment team. 

RVH is the largest health centre in the Simcoe Muskoka region, located in Barrie, just 80 kilometers north of Toronto. Our state-of-the-art facility has a growing team of over 400 physicians, 3,000+ employees and 600+ volunteers. It is the regional location for exceptional care and specialty services such as cancer care, heart, renal, child and youth, mental health and intensive care programs. RVH is committed to delivering the most high-quality, safe patient care that prioritizes patients’ and their families’ needs.

Why join RVH?

We foster and invest in a supportive environment, igniting higher levels of engagement, pride and performance in our skilled and dedicated TEAM RVH. 

We offer a wide range of benefits, programs and perks available to you throughout your career at RVH, including: 

• Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Recognition Programs
• Flex scheduling
• RVH Corporate Discount Program
• On-site fitness centre
• Employee wellness programs
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

As a Planning Coordinator you will:

• Contribute to the successful development and implementation of capital projects, including the planning, design, and construction processes.  These projects include Ontario Ministry of Health (MOH) funded Capital Projects, “Own Funds“ capital projects, and other large equipment replacements and renovations. 

• The Project Coordinator collaborates with outside professionals, contractors, and trades to meet project objectives related to scope, timeline, and cost parameters.
• Plan, schedule, and control design and construction activities toward these objectives, applying technical skills and judgement on design and construction, while building positive professional relationships with internal and external partners.
• Be responsible for completing multiple initiatives related to moves, renovations, and wayfinding simultaneously, requiring efficient planning and prioritization skills.

Education:

• Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent
• An accredited degree or diploma specific to Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or Project Management (College or University level)

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience leading design and/or construction projects
• 2 years’ experience working on projects in an acute healthcare environment.
• Experience specializing on the coordination of higher performance building systems and infrastructure is considered an asset.

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of construction documentation
• Understanding of the tools used in administering a construction project.
• Demonstrated ability to track project financials.
• Ability to prioritize work tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage relevant parties and partners at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to identify the environmental factors that can affect patient safety or service.