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Cameron Shantz

Director

Architect AIBC, OAA, International Assoc. AIA

Location

Vancouver

Sector

Healthcare

Everyday I try to provide opportunities for our clinical users and the Parkin team to think about how they can deliver health services in an easier and more caring way.

Biography

Cameron is a trusted healthcare planning expert with over 30 years of experience working closely with clinical user groups. He is dedicated to creating healthcare environments that prioritize both functional requirements of the facility and the comfort of patients. With a keen focus on high-tech spaces like surgical suites, medical imaging, and emergency departments, Cameron’s expertise shines through in every detail of his award-winning designs.

Cameron’s commitment to excellence is evident in his Lean Healthcare Certificate from Belmont University, which aligns perfectly with his exceptional project management skills. Having served as the lead healthcare planner on numerous billion-dollar healthcare construction projects, many utilizing the Public-Private Partnership model, Cameron brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project he undertakes. Trust Cameron to deliver innovative healthcare solutions tailored to the specific needs of patients, while keeping a keen eye on efficient processes and project management excellence.

2023 6th Annual Forum on Healthcare Infrastructure, Western Canada
2023 Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities, “Quw’utsun’ Q’aq’iyew’t-hw: Cowichan District Hospital Design―Indigenous Design and Engagement, and the Procurement Process”
2016 Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities, Conference on Innovative Technology and Design for Improving Care, “Edmonton Zone 2030 Plan”
2016 Behavioral Healthcare Magazine Design Showcase | Jury Member
2014 International Academy for Design and Health Scientific Poster, “A Case Study of the Healing Environment in a Forensic Mental Health Facility”
2014 International Academy for Design and Health Showcase, “South-west Centre for Forensic Mental Healthcare”

2015 Behavioral Healthcare, Specialty Hospital/Medical Center – Award of Merit, (JV aTRR) | Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, St. Thomas, ON
2015 Behavioral Healthcare, Specialty Hospital/Medical Center –Honorable Mention, (JV aTRR) | Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care Building, London, ON
2015 London & District Construction Association – Project Excellence Award, (JV aTRR) | Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, St. Thomas, ON
2015 London & District Construction Association – Project Excellence Award, (JV aTRR) | Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care Building, London, ON
2014 International Mental Health Design Award, International Academy for Design and Health, (JV aTRR) | Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, St. Thomas, ON
2013 Institutional Building Achievement Award – Don Smith Commercial Building Awards, (JV aTRR) | Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, St. Thomas, ON
2013 Fraser Valley Commercial Building Awards – Judges’ Choice Overall Winner, (JV CEI Architects) | Surrey Memorial Hospital, Surrey, BC

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