Chief Project Officer, and Executive Director, Capital Planning and Projects

Salary Details: The salary range for this position is CAD $89.06/Hr. - CAD $133.59/Hr. Job Summary: Come work as a Chief Project Officer, and Executive Director, Capital Planning and Projects with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Chief Project Officer, and Executive Director, Capital Planning and Projects to join the team. Shape healthcare infrastructure that will serve patients, care teams and communities for years to come. Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Corporate Services, the Chief Project Officer and Executive Director provides executive leadership for a capital portfolio exceeding $500 million within VCH’s Coastal Community of Care, guiding projects from strategic vision to operational readiness. You will lead a team of experts across established project delivery models, overseeing planning, procurement, design, construction and commissioning. Working collaboratively with VCH, the Ministry of Health, Infrastructure BC and community partners, you will champion innovation, shared accountability and successful delivery. Coastal spans the North Shore, Sea-to-Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast, Powell River/Qathet and Central Coast communities, including Bella Bella and Bella Coola. This is an opportunity for an experienced executive who thrives in complex partner environments to deliver lasting public infrastructure that meets diverse community needs. This work is grounded in VCH’s commitments to Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health. Apply today to join our team! As a Chief Project Officer, and Executive Director, Capital Planning and Projects with Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Lead transformational delivery: Oversee planning, procurement, design, construction, and commissioning of major hospital redevelopments. Champion collaborative delivery: Lead high-performing teams through IPD or Alliance models emphasizing partnership, transparency, and shared success. Strategic facility planning: Co-develop long-range facility strategies and site-specific master plans aligned with VCH’s goals and community priorities. Procurement and contract oversight: Direct procurement strategy, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management to ensure fair, transparent, value-based outcomes. Risk, governance, and compliance: Implement rigorous risk-management frameworks and ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and accreditation standards. Clinical and operational integration : Align facility design with care-delivery models; ensure seamless operational readiness and patient safety during transition. Financial stewardship: Oversee capital and operating budgets, maintaining fiscal discipline, transparency, and alignment with public-sector standards. Strategic asset management: Contribute to long-term capital investment strategies, lifecycle planning, and asset optimization across VCH’s facility portfolio. Innovation and sustainability: Advance evidence-based design, LEAN principles, and sustainability goals to create adaptable, resilient, inclusive environments. People leadership: Build a culture of excellence, inclusion, and psychological safety; support, mentor, and empower multidisciplinary project teams. Knowledge leadership: Integrate emerging technologies and best practices to continuously enhance capital planning and project delivery. Partner and community engagement: Foster trusted relationships with government, clinical, and community partners to ensure projects reflect shared values. Technical & Governance Accountabilities: Business-plan execution: Ensure the effective and timely discharge of VCH’s project responsibilities as outlined in approved business plans, funding agreements, and governance frameworks. Scope and quality control: Approve scope revisions within delegated signing authority; ensure robust project-management plans and reporting processes are in place. Specifications and…

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