General Manager, Environmental Services (EVS) Healthcare (Edmonton)

Aramark Canada; Siksiká #146, Alberta; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation + 3 personal/flexdays

Health benefits from day one

Self-Directed Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

ERGs and inclusive community

Educational assistance

Scholarships for children

Career growth opportunities

Safe & supportive workplace

Job summary

Aramark Canada is seeking a General Manager for Environmental Services (EVS) in healthcare to lead EVS operations across a complex healthcare environment in Northern Alberta. You will coach and develop EVS managers and frontline teams, drive high cleaning, sanitation, quality and safety standards, and build strong stakeholder relationships with healthcare clients.

You will manage staffing, labour and budgets, monitor service delivery, and pursue continuous improvement while fostering

Qualifications

• Experience leading Environmental Services in acute healthcare.
• Proven track record developing operational leaders.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare cleaning, infection prevention and quality standards.
• Experience managing budgets, labour and performance.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with Infection Prevention standards and patient flow systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Services operations within a complex healthcare environment.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to EVS managers, supervisors and frontline teams.
• Drive high standards for healthcare cleaning, sanitation, quality and safety.
• Build strong relationships with healthcare and client stakeholders.
• Manage staffing, labour, budgets and overall operational performance.
• Monitor service delivery and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, employee engagement and exceptional service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable organizational, client and regulatory standards.

Skills

EVS leadership

Frontline team leadership

Healthcare cleaning

Infection prevention

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

General Manager, Environmental Services (EVS) Healthcare

Aramark is growing in Northern Alberta, and we’re looking for experienced healthcare leaders to grow with us.

As we continue to strengthen our healthcare operations in the region, we’re looking to connect with an experienced General Manager, Environmental Services who brings strong leadership experience within an acute healthcare environment.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on operational leader who understands the complexities of healthcare cleaning, can lead and develop large frontline teams, and is committed to delivering safe, clean and welcoming environments for patients, visitors and healthcare teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Environmental Services operations within a complex healthcare environment
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to EVS managers, supervisors and frontline teams
• Drive high standards for healthcare cleaning, sanitation, quality and safety
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with healthcare and client stakeholders
• Manage staffing, labour, budgets and overall operational performance
• Monitor service delivery and drive continuous improvement
• Foster a culture of accountability, employee engagement and exceptional service
• Ensure compliance with applicable organizational, client and regulatory standards

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Environmental Services leadership experience in acute healthcare
• Proven experience leading large frontline teams and developing operational leaders
• Strong knowledge of healthcare cleaning practices, infection prevention principles and quality standards
• Demonstrated client and stakeholder relationship management skills
• Experience managing budgets, labour and operational performance
• Strong communication, organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lead effectively in a complex, fast‑paced healthcare environment
• Familiarity with Infection Prevention standards and best practices and systems used to control patient flow in acute care hospitals would be an asset

Grow With Aramark

As we continue to grow our presence across Southern Alberta, we’re looking for experienced healthcare leaders who want to make an impact. Bring your EVS expertise, your passion for developing people and your commitment to service excellence to a team focused on delivering exceptional healthcare environments.

What We Offer You

• Time to Recharge: Three weeks of paid vacation for all new salaried hires, plus 3 personal/flex days dedicated to your mental health and well-being.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Waiting Period!): From day one, enjoy coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, massage therapy, and more—because your health matters.
• Future Security: A Self-Directed Pension Plan where every dollar you contribute is matched by Aramark—helping you grow your retirement savings faster.
• Well-Being Support: Access Aramark’s Employee Assistance Program for confidential resources and support for your family whenever you need it.
• Inclusive Community: Be part of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where we celebrate diversity, build connections, and support one another.
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from Educational Assistance to support your growth, plus scholarships for your children entering post-secondary studies.
• Career Growth: Clear career path planning and development opportunities tailored to your skills and aspirations.
• Safe & Supportive Workplace: We are deeply committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive work environment for all.

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection, and careers all around the world.

You’ll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you’ll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you’re pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

The pay range for this position is $85,000.00 - $100,000.00.