Environmental Services Supervisor - Long-Term Care Facility

Durham Region; Pickering; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Region of Durham is seeking a Supervisor, Environmental Services for a fully on-site role in Pickering, Ontario. You will supervise housekeeping, laundry and maintenance within a long-term care facility.

Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services, you will develop policies, coordinate maintenance, and ensure staff adhere to LTC standards while maintaining inventories and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Environmental Services Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement processes and related tools.
• Minimum 2 years related supervisory experience in a long term care setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) best practices.
• The ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, building systems and equipment found in a long term care setting.
• Working knowledge of WHMIS.
• Working knowledge of OH&S Act and Regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of Environmental Services staff.
• Assist in setting and achieving departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures.
• Schedule employees and projects within a unionized environment.
• Liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor and ensure inventory control systems are effective and accurate.
• Conduct audits of the facility and inspects and evaluates the physical condition of the facility.
• Coordinate and monitor an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure that all applicable legislation, Region of Durham policies and procedures and LTC Standards are adhered to by staff.
• Act as Manager of Environmental Services during their absence.
• Be required to work flexible hours and weekends.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal communication

PIDAC knowledge

OH&S knowledge

HVAC/building systems

MS Office/Database tools

Education

Post secondary education in Environmental Services Management

Job description

Region of Durham is seeking a Supervisor, Environmental Services for a fully on-site role in Pickering, Ontario. You will supervise housekeeping, laundry and maintenance within a long-term care facility.

Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services, you will develop policies, coordinate maintenance, and ensure staff adhere to LTC standards while maintaining inventories and safety standards.