Furniture & Equipment Student

Colliers Project Leaders•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$20 - CA$25•Hybrid

About The Position

At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate – to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 18,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities. Join our team as a Furniture & Equipment Student in Ontario! In this role, we are looking of a student who is interested in gaining knowledge and expertise in the field of healthcare facilities, including new builds and redevelopment projects to support our team for 6-8 weeks this Summer between July - August. You will become a vital contributor to our mission of creating end-to-end, customized, and high-quality project outcomes. In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist with medical equipment planning, inventory management and procurement on a national team. Our unique business unit offers unparalleled opportunities for experience, growth, and job satisfaction.

Requirements

A 2nd, 3rd or 4th year student currently enrolled in a Biomedical Engineering university program
Excellent project management and organization skills
Ability to support multiple projects concurrently
Effectively influences others and successfully resolves a variety of client, project and technical issues
Excellent time management and ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment to cope with schedule changes as per the client needs
A results-oriented approach with a focus on details and the ability to prioritize tasks
Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of spreadsheet (MS-Excel) software is an asset.

Responsibilities

Support projects from beginning to end
Prepare and manage project plans, resources, and schedules; evaluate medical facilities requirements and provide planning and options for client consideration
Communicate directly with clinical user groups, design professionals, and multidisciplinary teams
Coordinate with clinical and technical specialists and Assistant Project Managers to complete project requirements within the agreed schedule
Maintain proactive communication with the project in the management of activities and deliverables
Lead user groups through the requirements determination for department and room-by-room planning and selection of medical equipment
Support furniture and equipment inventory activities and recommend existing equipment for future transfer
Oversee the preparation and issue of deliverable reports for the client
Prepare and review medical equipment procurement and bid documents
Guide clients in the installation and commissioning of medical equipment
Develop and maintain working relationships with vendors, obtaining equipment specification details and budget as applicable
Attend and/or co-ordinate vendor demonstrations in-house, or showroom visits as applicable
Assist with the development of RFP documentation and technical requirements for medical equipment
Foster a positive team environment and provide necessary coaching/mentoring support
Contribute to the development of our delivery processes, systems and tools.
Prepare and conduct presentations
Update and maintain global and project databases
Participate in team meetings and attend client site meetings as required
Work independently and as part of a team in the absence of supervision
Communicate with project stakeholders to answer questions, interpret data and explain requirements, regulations and procedures as applicable
Deliver project cost estimates for inclusion in proposals, bids and project reports
Maintain knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies and products
Provide support to proposal responses