Supervisor, Environmental Services

Durham Region; Pickering; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Region of Durham is seeking a Supervisor, Environmental Services for a fully on-site role in Pickering, Ontario. You will supervise housekeeping, laundry and maintenance within a long-term care facility.

Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services, you will develop policies, coordinate maintenance, and ensure staff adhere to LTC standards while maintaining inventories and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Environmental Services Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement processes and related tools.
• Minimum 2 years related supervisory experience in a long term care setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) best practices.
• The ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, building systems and equipment found in a long term care setting.
• Working knowledge of WHMIS.
• Working knowledge of OH&S Act and Regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of Environmental Services staff.
• Assist in setting and achieving departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures.
• Schedule employees and projects within a unionized environment.
• Liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor and ensure inventory control systems are effective and accurate.
• Conduct audits of the facility and inspects and evaluates the physical condition of the facility.
• Coordinate and monitor an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure that all applicable legislation, Region of Durham policies and procedures and LTC Standards are adhered to by staff.
• Act as Manager of Environmental Services during their absence.
• Be required to work flexible hours and weekends.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal communication

PIDAC knowledge

OH&S knowledge

HVAC/building systems

MS Office/Database tools

Education

Post secondary education in Environmental Services Management

Job description

The Region of Durham is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our workforce, including those who experience systemic barriers.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request, based on any Code-protected ground.

Location

This position is fully on-site, 5 days a week located at Seaton Village in Pickering, Ontario.

Supervisor, Environmental Services

Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services, the incumbent will supervise the Environmental Services of this Long Term Care facility (including housekeeping, laundry and maintenance services).

The incumbent will:

• Provide direct supervision of Environmental Services staff
• Assist in setting and achieving departmental and organizational goals and objectives
• Assist in developing policies and procedures
• Schedule employees and projects within a unionized environment
• Liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Monitor and ensure inventory control systems are effective and accurate
• Conduct audits of the facility and inspects and evaluates the physical condition of the facility
• Coordinate and monitor an effective preventative maintenance program
• Ensure that all applicable legislation, Region of Durham policies and procedures and LTC Standards are adhered to by staff
• Act as Manager of Environmental Services during their absence
• Be required to work flexible hours and weekends

The successful applicant will possess:

• Post secondary education in Environmental Services Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement processes and related tools
• Minimum 2 years related supervisory experience in a long term care setting
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) best practices
• The ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Working knowledge of HVAC, building systems and equipment found in a long term care setting
• Working knowledge of WHMIS
• Working knowledge of OH&S Act and Regulations
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications

Management & Exempt Salary Grade 3

• Salary: $82,562 to $103,203 per annum

Conditions of Employment

All applicants are expected to comply with the Region of Durham's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct Policies throughout the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check dated within six (6) months from date of hire. Additionally, tuberculosis screening will be required in accordance with the FLTCAct (O.Reg. 246/22). Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will also be collected. Finally, compliance with the Mask Fit Testing Program is required and will be coordinated as part of the orientation process.