Director of Environmental Services | Permanent Full-Time

Sienna Senior Living; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading long-term care provider in Mississauga is seeking a Director of Environmental Services to oversee housekeeping, maintenance, and operational activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in building repairs and a diploma equivalent to Grade 12. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and managing operational budgets. Join us to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial capacity.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must have vehicle and valid BC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating housekeeping and maintenance activities.
• Conducting preventive maintenance procedures and inspections.
• Preparing budgets and developing inventories for supplies.
• Liaising with contracted service providers.
• Participating in recruitment and labor relations.

Skills

Experience with minor building repairs

Knowledge of housekeeping best practices

Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel)

Managerial or supervisory experience

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

If you’re passionate about leading a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Director of Environmental Services is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents through the strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members.

As a Director of Environmental Services your typical day will impact in the following ways:

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, directing and monitoring the effectiveness of all operational activities within the housekeeping, laundry and maintenance departments.
• Completing routinely scheduled preventative maintenance procedures to ensure the safe operation of equipment and building systems, the proper operation of fire safety equipment and that compliance is met with the applicable legislation. This includes regular inspection, evaluation and appropriate documentation records of the physical condition of the Care Community and its contents, as well as the external grounds.
• Preparing budgets, and other administrative guides, developing inventories of laundry, housekeeping and maintenance supplies and equipment, and selecting and requisitions new or replacement supplies and equipment.
• Acting as a liaison for the community, communicating with outside contracted service providers to ensure work is completed as required and contracts are maintained appropriately.
• Working with outside agencies and ensuring that inspections and investigations are completed in accordance with appropriate legislation and authoritative bodies.
• Participating in the recruitment, team member and labour relations, orientation, occupational and non-occupational injury/illness, performance management, training, education and other people related functions of the Long Term Care Community for respective department Team Members.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with minor building repairs, plumbing, electrical and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and prevailing best practices related to housekeeping, laundry.
• Must have basic computer knowledge including Word and Excel.
• Must have vehicle and valid BC driver’s license. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
• Experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of the requirements of The Long-Term Care Homes Act, Standards and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statues which influence the operation of the Long Term Care Community and more specifically those which affect the fire and general safety and maintenance aspects of the operation.

Bonus points

• Experience working in a Long Term Care setting is desirable.

Screenings

• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Additional information

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.