Manager, Support Services- Full-time - Beauclaire

Extendicare; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous mentorship

Advancement opportunities

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare Beauclaire is seeking an Environmental Services Manager to lead and optimize the environmental services department in our long-term care home. You will oversee maintenance, manage a budget, and mentor a team to deliver high-quality service to residents.

Join a mission-driven organization supporting seniors with a focus on safety, compliance, and collaboration with the executive team. This on-site, full-time role offers opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a managerial or supervisor capacity in environmental services/maintenance in a unionized environment (Preference given to previous experience in long-term care or healthcare environments).
• Must be enrolled or willing to enroll in the Property Admin Certificate (PAC) program.
• Knowledge of building systems including basic plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and emergency systems (Operator certification or Journeyperson considered an asset).
• Knowledge and experience related to evidence-based practices associated with housekeeping, laundry and maintenance with a strong ability to manage a budget and financial spend.
• Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion & Excellence and a passion to work with seniors.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Achieving Resident & Family Satisfaction and Employee Engagement targets
• Ensuring that Health & Safety risks to residents, employees and the general public are minimized or eliminated
• Ensuring that installed equipment is maintained in working order or serviced as required
• Ensuring that capital spend and department budget are within established guidelines
• Collaborate - Work with the Executive Director and leadership team to maximize resident satisfaction
• Manage - Hire, train and engage a team of environmental services staff to deliver quality service to our residents
• Comply - Maintain environmental services in compliance with regulations and company policies and processes
• Lend a Helping Hand - Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and helping the environmental services team as requiredCultivate - Build and maintain strong relationships with the residents, employees, managers, regional team and vendor partners
• Respond with HEART - Hear, Empathize, Acknowledge, Respond, Thank

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field

Job description

Job Description

Environmental Services Manager - Full-time - Extendicare Beauclaire

Mission

Join us as a leader to oversee and manage the environmental services department in our Long Term Care home. With your technical expertise, you will take a proactive approach to ongoing maintenance, and optimization of building equipment. Your passion for building trusted relationships and engaging a team of environmental services professionals will ensure we are able to provide an optimal quality of life to our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieving Resident & Family Satisfaction and Employee Engagement targets
• Ensuring that Health & Safety risks to residents, employees and the general public are minimized or eliminated
• Ensuring that installed equipment is maintained in working order or serviced as required
• Ensuring that capital spend and department budget are within established guidelines
• Collaborate - Work with the Executive Director and leadership team to maximize resident satisfaction
• Manage - Hire, train and engage a team of environmental services staff to deliver quality service to our residents
• Comply - Maintain environmental services in compliance with regulations and company policies and processes
• Lend a Helping Hand - Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and helping the environmental services team as requiredCultivate - Build and maintain strong relationships with the residents, employees, managers, regional team and vendor partners
• Respond with HEART - Hear, Empathize, Acknowledge, Respond, Thank

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent is required
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a managerial or supervisor capacity in the area of environmental services/maintenance in a unionized environment (Preference given to previous experience in long-term care or healthcare environments).
• Must be enrolled or willing to enroll in the Property Admin Certificate (PAC) program
• Knowledge of building systems including basic plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and emergency systems (Operator certification or Journeyperson considered an asset).
• Knowledge and experience related to evidence-based practices associated with housekeeping, laundry and maintenance with a strong ability to manage a budget and financial spend
• Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion & Excellence and a passion to work with seniors
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Extendicare has to offer

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.

We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.