Manager, Housekeeping Services - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Full-Time Manager for Housekeeping Services at a leading hospital in Surrey. This role involves overseeing the provision of essential housekeeping services while ensuring compliance with health standards and fostering a safe environment. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, participate in strategic planning, and manage departmental goals. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare. Join a rapidly growing organization that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, career growth, and the chance to make a difference.

Benefits

Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time (up to four weeks)

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up (87%)

TransLink Pass Subsidy (50%)

Additional employee discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years recent managerial experience in healthcare housekeeping.
• Strong leadership and effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage housekeeping service integration and coordinate strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with HR standards and handle employee issues.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Salary range:

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour.

Why Fraser Health?

Are you ready to manage a team and ensure a spotless, safe environment in a fast-paced setting?

We’re hiring a Full-Time Manager, Housekeeping Services to join our team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, BC.

Surrey Memorial Hospital is a 624-bed hospital with 36 neonatal intensive care (NICU) bassinette beds. It is the second-largest hospital in the province with the busiest Emergency Department. The hospital offers Cardiac and Critical Care, Obstetrics and Neonatal intensive care, adolescent and adult inpatient psychiatry, surgery, inpatient rehabilitation, ambulatory care, and 24/7 emergency services (including a dedicated pediatrics emergency area), with over 158,000 visits annually.

Surrey is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities and is comparable in land mass to Vancouver, Richmond, and Burnaby combined. Known as the City of Parks, it has over 6,000 acres of parkland, 15 golf courses, and maintains a rural flavor with about 35% of land designated as actively farmed.

Come work with us!

Joining our team offers opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with excellent health professionals, career growth, and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference in healthcare.

Experience the benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits
• Generous Vacation Time (up to four weeks)
• Immediate Pension Enrollment
• Maternity Top-Up (87%)
• TransLink Pass Subsidy (50%)
• Additional employee discounts and perks (eligibility based on employment status)

We invite you to apply today and discover why Fraser Health is an exceptional place to work. We value diversity, respect, caring, and trust, and are committed to planetary health.

Detailed Overview:

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose, and Commitments of Fraser Health:

Reporting to the Director, Housekeeping Services, the Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient provision of Housekeeping Services within Fraser Health. Provides leadership and direction to staff, ensuring proper planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of resources.

Responsibilities:

• Administers housekeeping service integration and coordination, participating in strategic planning and evaluation.
• Reviews and evaluates strategies, systems, programs, and outcomes for alignment with FH strategic plan.
• Develops and monitors departmental goals, policies, and procedures to ensure effective service delivery.
• Participates in quality assurance programs, audits, and ensures follow-up actions.
• Forecasts and recommends fiscal planning and resource allocation.
• Participates in budget management, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Develops organizational structures reflecting operational needs.
• Manages recruitment, mentoring, performance reviews, and training of staff.
• Ensures compliance with HR standards, regulations, and collective agreements, including handling grievances and employee issues.
• Liaises with stakeholders and participates in committees to meet housekeeping needs.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration or related discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years' recent managerial experience in healthcare housekeeping, or equivalent combination.

Competencies:

• Leadership aligned with Fraser Health Leadership Framework.
• Ability to lead, plan, manage, organize, and problem-solve.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt in dynamic, changing environments.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation, and collective agreements.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform duties.