Housekeeping Supervisor, C&W

PHSA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. This role involves supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a commitment to equity and anti-racism in the workplace. Join a progressive organization that values professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package, while making a meaningful impact in the health services sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Municipal pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Annual statutory holidays

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus 3 years of experience, including supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples' impacts in health contexts.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, schedules work, and evaluates performance.
• Performs and directs cleaning duties and maintains records.
• Monitors inventory and orders supplies as needed.

Skills

Supervision

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Ability

Equipment Operation

Education

Grade 12

3 years related experience

6 months supervisory experience

Job description

Housekeeping Supervisor, C&W

Environmental Services
Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

What you'll do

• Supervises designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, determining related training and orientation requirements, and providing input to employee performance evaluations in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintains related records and reports.
• Performs and/or directs the performance of a variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties, such as cleaning and disinfecting walls, windows and ceilings; sweeping, spot washing, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, buffing and polishing areas such as floors, lobbies, entrances, walkways and stairways; vacuuming carpets; discharge cleaning; and collection of garbage and recyclable materials and clean and soiled laundry.
• Prepares budget estimates and monitors budget for the designated areas. Provides recommendations and information to the Manager with regard to budget and equipment needs for housekeeping for the designated areas.
• Addresses work-related issues and reports unresolved issues or concerns to the Manager. Advises the Manager regarding ongoing deficiencies in systems, programs, services and resources for the designated area.
• Assigns designated keys, radios, and beepers to assigned staff. Maintains accurate records of such assignments and ensures security of keys.
• Arranges for maintenance and repair of housekeeping machinery and equipment. Seeks information regarding capital equipment and machinery and supply sources for Manager as required.
• Monitors housekeeping inventory levels for the designated areas. Orders housekeeping and cleaning supplies and equipment. Completes supplies requisitions and maintains related reports and records in accordance with established procedures.
• Acts as a liaison with other departments such as participating in departmental and team meetings and committees as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you bring
Qualifications

• Grade 12, plus three years' recent related experience including six months' supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Environmental Services contexts found in foundational documents.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and systemic racism within health care structures.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

Skills & Knowledge

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

What we bring

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
• Access to professional development opportunities through in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options.

Job Type: Casual
Wage: $29.83 / hour
Location: 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
Closing Date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: Casual/on call 0630-1430, 0700-1500, 1430-2230, 1500-2300 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 182660E

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Create equity - Be courageous.

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to historically excluded groups.