HEALTHCARE PLANNER - INTERMEDIATE

Job Summary:

The Intermediate Healthcare Planner will play a crucial role in developing comprehensive healthcare design strategies and translating client requirements into functional and efficient healthcare environments.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design of healthcare facilities that promote patient well-being, safety, and optimal care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients, healthcare professionals, and project teams to understand and analyze project requirements, objectives, and constraints.
• Conduct research on healthcare trends, evidence-based design principles, and regulatory requirements to inform the planning process.
• Develop space programs and design concepts for healthcare facilities, considering functional needs, workflows, and patient-centered care.
• Create detailed healthcare floor plans, layouts, and 3D models to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and consultants to integrate healthcare planning requirements with architectural design.
• Provide expertise in healthcare planning best practices, infection control measures, and patient safety considerations.
• Analyze and optimize patient flow, departmental adjacencies, and spatial relationships within healthcare facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare codes, regulations, and industry standards in all planning solutions.
• Participate in user group workshops and engage stakeholders to gather feedback and input for iterative design improvements.
• Support the preparation of design presentations, reports, and other project deliverables related to healthcare planning.
• Assist in conducting post-occupancy evaluations and participate in lessons-learned sessions to inform future projects.
• Stay informed about emerging healthcare technologies and trends to enhance planning solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Healthcare Planning, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare planning within an architecture design practice or healthcare consulting firm.
• Strong understanding of healthcare facility design principles, evidence-based design, and patient-centered care concepts.
• Proficiency in using healthcare planning software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, or other related tools.
• Knowledge of healthcare codes and regulations relevant to Canadian healthcare facilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey planning concepts to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize healthcare space planning.
• Familiarity with LEED certification and sustainable healthcare design practices is an asset.
• Membership or certification with relevant healthcare planning associations is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet project deadlines.