Coordinator, Environmental Support Services

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Campbell River) seeks a Coordinator for Environmental Support Services to supervise ESS staff across housekeeping, linen, and waste management. You will contribute to program planning, service delivery, and performance reporting within Campbell River facilities.

The role focuses on ensuring patient and staff safety while driving quality improvement and efficient operations across ESS functions, reporting to the ESS Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Service Administration or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience applying quality improvement principles in health facilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise ESS staff and ESS functions (Housekeeping, Linen Service, Waste Management).
• Participate in planning, implementation and evaluation of ESS programs and services.
• Prepare and provide statistical, financial and quality improvement reports; cover department in Manager's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Service Administration or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Coordinator, Environmental Support Services - (237087)

Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

CRH

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$39.03 - $56.11

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Support Services (ESS) or delegate, the Coordinator ESS is responsible for the direction and supervision of ESS staff and designated ESS functions (Housekeeping, Linen Service and Waste Management) in the day-to-day operations of Environmental Support Services Participates in program and service delivery planning, implementation and evaluation; establishes and meets annual objectives. Maintains and provides statistical, financial and quality improvement reports as required. Assumes responsibility for overall operation of the department in the absence of the Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Service Administration or completion of an approved post secondary course as a Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager and five (5) years' recent related experience in service management in health facilities including operational experience with quality assurance programs and Environmental service policy and procedures within a healthcare setting.

Skills And Abilities

• Completion of relevant health care administration courses and graduation from a recognized Health Care training course is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout the facility in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• Ability to utilize related equipment such as various word processing and spreadsheet applications including all MS Office applications.