Environmental Services Coordinator

Wing Kei Care Centre; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing Kei Care Centre is seeking an Environmental Services Coordinator to maintain facility standards and ensure a safe, healthy environment for residents and staff. This full-time role requires post-secondary education in related fields and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supervising teams, ensuring compliance, and effective project management. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be proactive in addressing challenges.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in facilities management experience.
• Experience in a supervisory role is an asset.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and supports maintenance of the facility and housekeeping.
• Ensures compliance with government policies and safety standards.
• Coordinates and supervises the operations of the Housekeeping/Laundry team.

Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Communication

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering or construction-related fields

Facilities Management Certificate

Building Systems Maintenance Certificate

Trades Certificate

Job description

Position
Environmental Services Coordinator

Status
Full Time

Work Hours
40 hours a week; 24 hours emergency response and on call service required for building maintenance, safety and security matters. Work hours are scheduled to reflect the needs of the Environmental Services team’s operations.

Closing Date
Until suitable candidate is found

THE OPPORTUNITY

Wing Kei is an innovative, caring, and resourceful provider of culturally-appropriate seniors care in Calgary. We are a Christian, not-for-profit charitable organization that exists to create nurturing programs and services that supports the families in our community. Since opening in 2005, we strive to ensure our residents feel as “at home” as possible while they are under our care; and the steadfast, day-to-day efforts of our Hospitality and Facilities team makes this possible.

Working within the mission, vision and core values of Wing Kei, the Environmental Services Coordinator plans, develops and supports in the maintenance of the facility, housekeeping, and laundry systems at Wing Kei. This position assists in ensuring that Wing Kei is safe, healthy, and well-maintained for residents and staff, in accordance with the government policies and standards, the organization’s vision, strategic direction and Person/Family Centred Care approach.

Key Accountabilities

• In consultation with the Manager of Environmental Services, ensures that sanitation and building guidelines are being met to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Ensures that the facility is maintained in a good operating condition and in compliance with relevant government legislations and standards, with due consideration of the resources available through effective implementation and monitoring of adequate technology and resources.
• Effectively plans, directs and implements assigned facility projects within scope, schedule, budget, and in compliance with all relevant legislations.
• Responsible for coordinating and supervising the operation of the Housekeeping/Laundry team.
• Assists in the development and effective implementation of maintenance and Housekeeping/Laundry programs.
• Coordinates with staff to maintain the facility and housekeeping/laundry equipment and associated fixed assets. This may include the coordination of contractor services if required.
• Supervises and manages the scheduling, training programs, and performance of staff in the Hospitality and Facilities department.
• Assists in the development and implementation of effective internal budgeting, expenditure and inventory control.
• Assists in finding reliable sources for supplying goods and services.
• Communicates and collaborates with interdepartmental groups to assist and enable organizational operations and effective service.

THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL SUCCEED

• Post-secondary education at the college or university level in engineering, construction-related fields or approved equivalent, orFacilities Management Certificate (FMC), Building Systems Maintenance Certificate (SMC), Trades Certificate, 4 th / 5 th Class Power Engineer or equivalent.
• 1-3 years in facilities management experience; experience in a supervisory role is an asset.
• Good time management skills; self-starter, adaptable, and flexible.
• Ability to deal change proactively; creative and innovative.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of legislations and relevant procedures regarding building standards, Emergency Responses, Occupational Health & Safety, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping/laundry functions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, knowledge of Chinese is a definite asset.

We are an equity employer and encourage applications from all genders, persons with disabilities and visible minorities who may contribute to the wellbeing of our residents.

All new employees must complete a Criminal Records Check in accordance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act. In compliance with Alberta Health’s Infection Control standards, all new employees are required to provide a copy of their Tuberculosis or Chest X-Ray paperwork and a proof of positive immunity of MMR within 30 days of their date of hire.

Thank you for your interest in working at Wing Kei. Unless you are contacted for an interview, you will receive no further acknowledgment of your application.