Effective, April 1, 2025, the new salary range for this position will be $90,930 to $132,162 per year in accordance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions.Do you have experience in capital planning and construction related to healthcare facilities in the long-term care sector? Do you have the ability to establish effective working relationships and resolve problems with creative solutions? If so, our Capital Program Management Branch within the Ministry of Long-Term Care's Long-Term Care Capital Development Division is seeking your expertise for the role of Technical Specialist.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• provide technical advice in the review, decision-making and approval process for health capital projects in the long-term care, hospital and/or community sectors
• review output specifications and design drawings for congruence with functional programs, application of space-planning standards and protocols, physical plant feasibility, project costing, scheduling, phasing, decanting and land use
• act as the capital planning and implementation resource to health service providers, the Ministry and capital project teams
• expedite reviews and decision-making and approval processes for health capital projects
• provide recommendations for the development of health capital program, capital project planning policy, planning standards, guidelines, best practices and evaluation protocols
• provide advice to internal and external stakeholders in complex space-planning design issues and provide viable alternative solutions
Note: Periodic travel may be required
What you bring to the team
Technical Expertise:
• You have demonstrated experience in the use of capital planning, design, procurement and construction knowledge related to the operations of health care facilities
• You know Ontario's health capital planning framework and funding policy and processes
• You know processes for guidelines and standards development within the construction industry
• You understand the relationships between health care goals and priorities, and relevant legislation and regulations in the development and application of standards and guidelines
• You have demonstrated knowledge of standards and regulations specific to capital project design in the long-term care, hospital and/or community sectors
Planning, Evaluation, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
• You can critically analyze capital project plans
• You have proven experience in providing advice in the planning process and identifying impediments and risks in capital planning and individual capital projects
Communication, Presentation, Negotiation and Relationship Management Skills:
• You can develop and maintain strong partnerships and working relationships with stakeholders
• You can provide effective consultation services and negotiate final design solutions
• You can develop reports, correspondence and briefing notes material
Computer Skills:
• You have demonstrated competency in the use of computers and software packages (e.g. word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and Internet search engines) to conduct research on best practices
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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What we offer
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role