Operations Manager - EVS: housekeeping, and resident laundry

Aramark; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation allowance

Health benefits

Pension plan

Employee assistance

ERGs

Educational assistance

Career growth

Safe workplace

Job summary

Aramark in Lethbridge, AB, is expanding its healthcare Environmental Services leadership. We seek an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimize EVS teams, ensuring safe, clean, and welcoming environments for patients and staff.

You will drive day-to-day operations, coach frontline staff, manage staffing and schedules, uphold infection prevention practices, and collaborate with client teams to raise service standards in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Environmental Services leadership experience within acute healthcare.
• Experience leading and developing frontline cleaning/EVS teams.
• Strong understanding of healthcare cleaning practices and infection prevention principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Environmental Services operations within a healthcare environment.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching and support to supervisors and frontline EVS teams.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, workloads and daily operational priorities.
• Maintain high standards for healthcare cleaning, sanitation, quality and safety.
• Monitor service delivery, identify opportunities for improvement and help implement solutions.
• Build positive working relationships with healthcare teams and client stakeholders.
• Support infection prevention practices and established healthcare cleaning protocols.
• Monitor labour, supplies and operational performance.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability and a strong service culture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Aramark, client, safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

EVS leadership

Healthcare operations

Staff coaching

Staffing & scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Operations Manager - EVS: housekeeping, and resident laundry

Location: Lethbridge, AB, CA

Career Area: Professional & Management Information at a Glance

Operations Manager, Environmental Services (Healthcare)

Aramark is growing in Southern Alberta, and we're looking for experienced healthcare operations leaders to grow with us.

As we continue to strengthen our healthcare operations in the Lethbridge region, we're looking to connect with experienced Environmental Services leaders who understand the unique demands of acute healthcare environments. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader who knows healthcare cleaning, enjoys leading frontline teams, and understands that great Environmental Services operations play an important role in creating safe, clean and welcoming environments for patients, visitors and healthcare teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day Environmental Services operations within a healthcare environment
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching and support to supervisors and frontline EVS teams
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, workloads and daily operational priorities
• Maintain high standards for healthcare cleaning, sanitation, quality and safety
• Monitor service delivery, identify opportunities for improvement and help implement solutions
• Build positive working relationships with healthcare teams and client stakeholders
• Support infection prevention practices and established healthcare cleaning protocols
• Monitor labour, supplies and operational performance
• Promote employee engagement, accountability and a strong service culture
• Ensure compliance with applicable Aramark, client, safety and regulatory requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Environmental Services leadership experience within acute healthcare or a similarly complex healthcare environment
• Experience leading and developing frontline cleaning/EVS teams
• Strong understanding of healthcare cleaning practices, infection prevention principles and quality standards
• Experience managing staffing, scheduling, labour and day-to-day operational performance
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees, healthcare teams and client stakeholders
• A visible, hands-on leadership style and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Infection Prevention standards, healthcare quality auditing and systems supporting patient flow would be an asset

Grow With Aramark

As Aramark continues to grow its presence across Southern Alberta, we're looking for experienced healthcare leaders who want to grow with us. If you have built your career in healthcare Environmental Services and are passionate about leading teams, improving operations and creating safe environments for patients and healthcare professionals, we'd love to connect.

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 you and 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.

The pay range for this position is $60,000.00 - $75,000.00.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.