Housekeeping Supervisor

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 35,959 - 51,215; Part time

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a supervisor for the Housekeeping staff. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, ensuring cleanliness, and providing training and orientation.

The role demands a keen focus on patient and staff safety, with required qualifications including Grade 12 education, three years of related experience, and six months in a supervisory role. Effective communication skills and the ability to organize work are essential.

This casual position offers an hourly rate of $31.64.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of supervisory duties including scheduling and coordinating work assignments.
• Check, inspect, and evaluate staff work for cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Assist Manager with administrative duties, budgeting, and policy enforcement.

Skills

Ability to supervise

Ability to organize work

Effective communication skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Grade 12

3 years recent related experience

6 months supervisory experience

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

CDH Facility Wide

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.64 - $31.64

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Jun. 12 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, performs a variety of supervisory duties such as scheduling, coordinating work assignments and providing orientation, training and instruction to Housekeeping staff members.

Checks, inspects and evaluates work performed by staff to ensure departmental standards of cleanliness, safety and sanitation are met.

Assists Manager with administrative duties such as making recommendations for and monitoring of staffing and operating budgets, participating in development, maintenance and enforcement of departmental policies and procedures, and requisitioning supplies and equipment as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, plus three years recent, related experience, including six months supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.