Planner

We are looking for a self-motivated professional accustomed to a fast-paced working environment and eager to learn. The candidate should be comfortable working collaboratively as well as independently, and capable of prioritizing a range of tasks with minimal direction. You will be joining a strong team with varied skills who a ready to guide you as you grow into this role. As the accommodation planner you will work with many different Programs in both community clinical and corporate settings, on small to medium-term planning initiatives. Although your work will follow standard process, your exposure to variety ensures your work is always engaging and each day brings new challenges and interest. Communication skills, both written and spoken, are critical to this role, ensuring clear communication between team members, other Capital Management partners, and between the Planner and the clients within all the Health Agencies. The Accommodation Planner reports directly to the Program Manager of Space Management for the South Sector, within the greater Capitol Management Group of Health Shared Services.

Space Management supports the functional needs of community clinical and administrative operations as they relate to physical space. The Accommodation Planner plays a key role within the planning team in responding to user requests as well as aiding in the initial planning and final implementation of planning initiatives. As the accommodation planner, you will provide advice to ensure that user’s operational needs are met and future needs are considered. To be successful, the planner will understand and adhere to standardized lean processes, use appropriate forms and templates and align with established standards, processes and policies. A significant portion of the planner’s work is done independently. The planner is responsible and accountable for; Space reviews where the current space allocation or furniture no longer meets operational needs, planning for minor reconfigurations, Site Utilization evaluations requiring data collection and analysis and advising internal stakeholders regarding lease renewals. The Accommodation Planner reviews programs current space allocation, furniture layouts and test fits when program space is no longer meeting operational needs, or the function of the space is changing. To assist in facilitating change, the Planner will scope, plan and implement reconfigurations and moves. In addition, the planner will be brought into scope and facilitate moves as they relate to new and existing staff, project work or site decommissions. The planner will work closely with other internal Capital Management teams such as Real Estate, Property Management, Facilities & Maintenance and Project Management. Other duties as assigned. The Planner’s work is varied and ever changing, providing an always exciting environment where skills are constantly growing.

Degree or certificate in Architectural Technology, Planning, or Design from a recognized post-secondary institution. Minimum 5 years' experience working in an organization of significant size. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 including Teams, Outlook, Adobe PDF, PowerPoint. Capable in AutoCAD and SharePoint.

Excellent negotiation skills and tact. Ability to problem solve in real time. Capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

A background in healthcare is considered an asset.