Capital Project Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Capital Planning, the Capital project coordinator coordinates and participates in the capital planning process (i.e., Needs Assessment, Clinical Service Plans, Business Case, budget submissions) and monitoring approved capital projects, typically delivered through Alberta Infrastructure, from planning to hand-over to operations. 

This role will conduct research, analysis, and modelling to develop recommendations relating to  Functional Programming, Survey (Cost) Analysis, Design Reviews, Facilities Construction Plans, Constructibility Plans, RFQ/RFP Reviews, Project Management, Construction Management, and advice that shapes decision-making related to capital planning in the development of decision documents required for Treasury Board, the Deputy Minister Capital Committee, and Cabinet consideration. Data and information are collected and consolidated within and across projects to develop and present updates and reports to support project monitoring for the ministry, other ministries, and Government leaders. 

This position reviews and provides input on issues relating to the mental health and addiction infrastructure capital program and emerging issues and provides recommendations to senior department representatives that lead to the priority projects proceeding with well-defined scopes of work and budgets. 

Stakeholder engagement is an important part of this role and coordination of input from health authorities and program operators during the construction process. The Capital project coordinator also administers contracts to support the capital infrastructure planning and project development. 

Liaison with and engages ministry units, other ministries (e.g., Infrastructure, Health), key stakeholders (e.g., Alberta Health Services) and consultants in the development of business cases and other project planning documentation. 

Responsibilities include:

• Capital Planning Project Coordination
• Capital Project Monitoring
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Contract Management
• Grant Management

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Agility

• Monitors multiple concurrent projects and processes and can redirect focus across projects or to emerging issues as needed. 
• Helps other stakeholders see the need for change and helps them adapt to new processes or policies etc.

Develop Networks

• Proactively identifies and acts on opportunities to engage with other groups to achieve desired outcomes.

System Thinking 

• Considers how changes might impact colleagues, clients and stakeholders, and actively seeks their input and/or involvement regarding those changes.
• Communicates regularly with stakeholders and sets up opportunities for mutual sharing/learning.

Qualifications

University degree in Engineering or science and no experience required. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Assets:

• Experience in strategic capital planning, construction, and/or experience with healthcare facilities.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and ministry priorities in relation to addiction and mental health. (e.g., Mental Health Act, Mental Health Services Protection Act, Protection of Children Using Drugs Act)

Equivalencies maybe considered - directly related education or experience on the basis of:
•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
•    1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Notes

Hours of Work

• 7.25 daily hours
• 36.25 weekly hours
• 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday)

Location

• Edmonton, Alberta

Please provide a cover letter that outlines how your experience and education relates to the role.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

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•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.