Environmental Services Manager - Full Time

Jarlette Health Services; Barrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Career development

Awards & recognition

Employee discounts

Diversity & inclusivity

Job summary

Jarlette Health Services is seeking an Environmental Services Manager for Roberta Place Retirement Lodge in Barrie, ON. You will oversee housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and well-maintained equipment and linens for residents and staff.

You will lead hands-on operations, manage waste, and supervise contracts and contractors, while promoting professional development and coordinating with leadership.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree or diploma is preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and prevailing practices relating to housekeeping, laundry and maintenance as applicable.
• 5 years of maintenance related work experience preferred.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives.
• Able to interpret and implement applicable laws and regulations.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be familiar with cleaning products.
• Strong customer service orientation and skills.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects.
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion.
• Working knowledge of the Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the General Manager, the Environmental Services Manager is responsible for the provision of effective Housekeeping, Laundry and Maintenance Services for the Home, residents and staff.
• Ensures the Home, its equipment and linens are in a state of good repair and cleanliness.
• Ensures a safe environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• The Environmental Services Manager also performs essential hands-on general maintenance and housekeeping duties necessary for the Home's operation, oversees waste management, and coordinates the procurement and supervision of contracts and contractors working on behalf of the Home.
• Additionally, the Environmental Services Manager maintains the grounds, facilitates leadership development among team members, and pursues continuous professional development.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Customer service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Flexible/adaptable

Judgment and discretion

Health and Safety Act knowledge

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma preferred

Job description

Environmental Services Manager

Status: Permanent Full Time

Location: On site at 489 Essa Road, Barrie, ON at Roberta Place Retirement Lodge

Existing Vacancy

Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 8 Retirement Lodges across Ontario, Jarlette Health Services has established itself as an industry leader with over 55 years of experience in the dynamic senior care sector.

Roberta Place Retirement Lodge is a distinguished and licensed retirement community in Barrie, Ontario and offers 99 meticulous and well-appointed suites. Barrie is a city in central Ontario, and is approximately 90 km north of Toronto. The community is known for its stunning waterfront views and offers a dynamic mix of delicious dining, exciting indoor and outdoor activities, fantastic shopping, and a year-round lineup of unforgettable events.

Join our team as an Environmental Services Manager!

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Environmental Services Manager is responsible and accountable for the provision of effective Housekeeping, Laundry and Maintenance Services for the Home, residents and staff. Ensures the Home, its equipment and linens are in a state of good repair and cleanliness. Ensures a safe environment for residents, visitors and staff.

The Environmental Services Manager also performs essential hands-on general maintenance and housekeeping duties necessary for the Home's operation, oversees waste management, and coordinates the procurement and supervision of contracts and contractors working on behalf of the Home. Additionally, the Environmental Services Manager maintains the grounds, facilitates leadership development among team members, and pursues continuous professional development.

We are looking for the following qualifications and traits:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma is preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and prevailing practices relating to housekeeping, laundry and maintenance as applicable.
• 5 years of maintenance related work experience preferred.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives.
• Able to interpret and implement applicable laws and regulations.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be familiar with cleaning products.
• Strong customer service orientation and skills.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects.
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion.
• Working knowledge of the Health and Safety Act.

Our offer to you may include:

• Competitive Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits
• Pension program where we match contributions and invest in your future
• Referral bonus
• Individualized assistance with tuition and further education
• Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career
• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Exclusive discounts on products,services and travel
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of vaccination against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, two positive references and, prior to starting at the location, a receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

All aspects of the hiring process, from application review to final selection, are conducted by our hiring team without the use of AI.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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