Manager, Chief Engineer, Utility Plant and Mechanical Systems - BC Children

at  PHSA

MANAGER, CHIEF ENGINEER, UTILITY PLANT AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Plant Maintenance-UNDiff
Children and Women’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient and employee safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance and Operation, the Manager, Chief Engineer, Utility Plant and Mechanical Systems is responsible for the oversight of daily operational management and/or maintenance of designated central steam and/or hot water heating production/distribution Utility Plant(s) including Mechanical Systems. The Manager establishes, develops and implements departmental goals and operational requirements for physical plant health site(s) for Provincial Health Services Authority in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements an industry best practices ensuring a safe and reliable environment for the delivery of healthcare-related services. The Manager develops and monitors the operating budget for the designated area, manages the recruitment and mentoring of staff, and oversees the development and continuous improvement of maintenance programs.

WHAT YOU BRING

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a British Columbia or Inter-Provincial Second
• Class Certificate of competency as a Power Engineer or Mechanical Engineering Degree, supplemented with five (5) to seven (7) years’ recent, related progressive supervisory and management experience in a large, complex unionized environment.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to apply sound management skills in selecting, developing and coaching staff. Ability to prepare, reports and recommendations to multidisciplinary audiences, and consult individuals internal to the organization. Demonstrated project management experience. Ability to use spreadsheet and word processing, applications. Adaptable and flexible to meet changing priorities and resource constraints. Knowledge and experience with the operation of air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical and control systems, and human resources management. Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents - including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Supports team members on their ongoing learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
• Ensure integration of the legislative obligations and provincial commitments into policies, procedures and programs prior to engaging IH teams/departments.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

WHAT WE DO

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

• Establishes, develops and implements department goals, objectives and operational requirements consistent with the Organizations’ strategic and operational objectives; reviews current operations and develops appropriate systems and processes to ensure effective and efficient operations of the assigned site(s) central steam and/or hot water heating production/distribution Utility Plant(s) including Mechanical Systems.
• Manages the operations, maintenance, and repair of the assigned site (s) central steam and/or hot water heating production/distribution Utility Plant(s) including Mechanical Systems.
• Provides operational leadership including maintenance oversight to the emergency generators
• Develops and implements the annual operating and capital budget for the assigned site (s); responsible for monitoring expenditures, variance analysis and reporting; takes corrective actions as required.
• Manages the recruitment, mentoring and professional development of assigned staff and contract employees; supervises designated staff, determines staff schedules, provides work direction and assignment of duties to meet operational requirements; conducts employee performance reviews, coaching session and facilitation of goal setting with the employee; identifies training/educational requirements as needed.
• Investigates work and/or staff performance issues and initiates disciplinary action up to and including termination; participates in grievance process and other labour relation matters up to and including Step 3 grievances as an Employer representative; participates labour/management meetings and in the essential service designation processes for the assigned sites.
• Oversees the development and continuous improvement of maintenance programs; applies planning/scheduling techniques and risk-mitigation strategies to ensure effective delivery of preventive, predictive and responsive maintenance; ensures appropriate use of the computerized maintenance management system.
• Procures and manages the work of external service providers, directly or through subordinate supervisors; determines terms of reference, negotiates and monitors contractual agreements for specialized maintenance, grounds and renovation work, as required.
• Manages assigned construction, renovation and/or maintenance projects; liaises `with stakeholders and coordinates the activities of staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met and facilities impacts are minimized.
• Oversees the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards; ensures compliance by employees and external service providers; collaborates with, and provides technical and logistical support to the Planning and Capital Projects teams.
• Develops and maintains key internal/external stakeholder relations and participates on committees as required; develops and prioritizes capital infrastructure renewal plans in consultation with the Director and/or designate; participates as a member of the Organizations as a subject matter expert within area of expertise.
• Participates in the development and activation of business continuity plans in cooperation with clinical leadership and Emergency Management.
• Ensures that facilities are maintained consistent with best practices regarding energy conservation, carbon footprint reduction, LEED certification and other relevant environmental standards.
• Provides support in specific areas such as infrastructure, technical standards, systems commissioning, contract management, and safety or integrity management, as assigned by the Senior Manager.