Project Director, FF&E

Work Type:
Permanent Full Time
Project Director, Furniture, Fixture and Equipment (FF&E)

Location:

WRHN
Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health‑care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo‑Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health‑care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community‑driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the center of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) is implementing a multi‑year Facilities Redevelopment Master Plan to facilitate building a regional system of care that will meet the growing needs of the local community, expected to grow to 1 Million by 2050, and provide care closer to home for decades to come.

Plan Includes

a new, state‑of‑the‑art hospital site in Waterloo (WRHN @ The University);

renovating and expanding the existing WRHN @ Midtown Site as an ambulatory and urgent care centre;

expanding WRHN @ Chicopee in Kitchener for modernized and expanded rehabilitation capacity;

maintaining WHRN @ Queen’s Blvd. to continue to deliver excellent care and service to our communities until approximately 2035.

Please note:

New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID‑19 vaccination status, a 2‑step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary
WRHN’s Redevelopment Team is looking for a seasoned leader with extensive technical and personal skills, and an extensive capital and redevelopment equipment planning experience within the acute care hospital sector, to be responsible for providing leadership and managing the Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FF&E) requirements for all redevelopment projects across all WRHN sites. This role is accountable for efficient, effective FF&E planning for the project lifecycle during all phases of WRHN redevelopment projects.

Preference will be given to candidates with a background in supporting major capital development projects, as well as a solid understanding of clinical processes and functional requirements.

The Project Director, FF&E will be responsible for the strategic oversight of both clinical and non‑clinical asset planning and management. The director will oversee all redevelopment and facility initiatives necessary for the installation of medical and non‑medical equipment and furniture. Operating within a framework that includes Design‑Build‑Finance‑Maintain (DBFM) equipment relationships, as well as potentially Managed Equipment Services (MES) and traditional models, this newly established senior leadership position will play a pivotal role in the implementation of FF&E for all WRHN sites.

The Project Director, FF&E will collaborate with a skilled team of professionals specializing in planning and design, ICAT, transaction and construction, clinical operations, and communications. Reporting directly to the VP, Redevelopment, this role will serve as a dedicated member of the Redevelopment Team who is responsible for all FF&E requirements related to WRHN redevelopment projects, from planning and design, specification development, procurement documentation and compliance, cost estimating, FF&E schedule and integration with the main project schedule, and scope control.

Furthermore, the Director coordinates with multiple departments to maintain optimal inventory levels, identify and mitigate corporate risks, and align demand with the broader organizational needs.

Insight and understanding of the integration of FF&E requirements in the development of project specification output…