Equipment Coordinator

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds and services.

Burnaby Hospital opened in 1952. It provides acute and emergency care, as well as critical care, general and internal medicine, surgery, neonatal intensive care, and palliative care. When complete, the people of Burnaby will have increased access to emergency, surgery, mental health, maternity services.

Position Highlights:

Do you have a passion for finding creative solutions when it comes to equipment coordinating?

If so, bring your technical knowledge to the project planning team for facilities management. As an Equipment Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring clinical and technical requirements are identified and resolved, and procurement process breakthroughs are achieved based on the schedule.

Build on your career experience as you:

• Assist in the management of the equipment procurement process by providing technical guidance to the project planning teams in the development of equipment requirements, specifications and design suitability for various project initiatives.
• Communicate and collaborate with Supply Chain and Buyers in the preparation, submission, and reconciliation of procurement forms and documentation.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the project planning teams during the review of equipment shop drawings to ensure that relevant technical issues have been addressed in developing designs for equipment installation.
• Liaise with external equipment suppliers to discuss pricing, change orders, contract terms and conditions, delivery schedules, and coordination of Clinical and Technical training as required.
• Identify related technical issues and work with the supplier to resolve the issues.
• Contribute with the preparation of Equipment Planning documentation by performing research, collecting and analyzing relevant data and building applicable reports.
• Build and maintain equipment technical data sheets, which provide information about the performance requirements for the various items of equipment.
• Assist with the development and application of appropriate evaluation criteria and financial analysis as part of the evaluation of proposals.
• Participate in the coordination and marshalling of on-site equipment deliveries, installation and commissioning.

This Regular Full Time opportunity is located in Burnaby, BC.

Effective October 26^th 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

If this sounds like great role for you, here are more reasons why you should apply:

• A career with FH will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of experts in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today so we can continue the conversation and make a difference in the communities we serve. We value diversity in the work force and aim to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

Providing technical guidance to the project planning team for Fraser Health (FH)by ensuring that clinical and technical equipment requirements are identified and the procurement process milestones are achieved on schedule.

1. Assists in the management of the equipment procurement process by providing technical guidance to the project planning teams in the development of equipment requirements, specifications and design suitability for various project initiatives.


2. Provides technical support to the project planning teams during the review of equipment shop drawings to ensure that relevant technical issues have been addressed in developing designs for equipment installation.


3. Liaises with external equipment suppliers to discuss pricing, change orders, contract terms and conditions; identifies related technical issues and works with the supplier to resolve the issues.


4. Assists in the preparation of equipment documentation by performing research, collecting and analyzes relevant data and creating applicable reports.


5. Develops and maintains equipment technical data sheets, which provide information about the performance requirements for the various items of equipment.


6. Assist with the development and application of appropriate evaluation criteria and financial analysis as part of the evaluation of proposals.


7. Participates in the equipment evaluation process to support the selection of equipment by reviewing equipment against user group requests, specifications and project requirements.


8. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge base of medical equipment, clinical products and technological advances by reviewing literature, attending product forms and networking with suppliers and vendors.

Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, clinical engineering, biomedical technology, or health technology; plus three (3) to five (5) years recent related experience with medical equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration/consultation with others


• Comprehensive knowledge of health care delivery systems


• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies


• Strong analytical, critical thinking and evaluation skills


• Ability to organize and prioritize work


• Ability to persuade and provide leadership to others


• Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications


• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.