Support Services Supervisor– Watson Lake Community Hospital (#WATSO002245)

HealthCareCAN; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a Support Services Supervisor to oversee support staff and manage budgets. Ideal candidates will have significant supervisory experience, strong organizational skills, and relevant certifications. This role ensures the smooth operation of hospital facilities while fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Significant supervisory experience in preparing reports and correspondence.
• Experience in preparing and managing budgets.
• Past support services work experience in an institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to support staff including custodial workers and cooks.
• Perform financial services and administrative support.
• Ensure facility maintenance and operation.

Skills

Supervisory and management techniques

Budgeting methods

Written communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution skills

Recordkeeping skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Significant supervisory experience

WHMIS Certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification

Job description

Overview

Requisition # WATSO PSAC Bargaining Unit) – Regular Full Time Position – (1.0 FTE). This position is at the L07 level with an hourly pay range of $38.37 to $48.55.

APPLY: Support Services Supervisor – Watson Lake Community Hospital – Regular Full-Time | External Yukon Hospital Careers

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada's most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work / life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (68 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Facility Administrator, the Support Services Supervisor is responsible for providing supervision to support staff, including Custodial Workers, Cook, and clerical staff. Other duties include providing financial services, administrative support, and ensuring the facility is maintained, and performing other related duties. The position supervises seven permanent staff and one to five auxiliary / casual staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques including budgeting methods and techniques, staff and work scheduling methods and practices, recruitment and performance management;
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Organizational and administrative skills;
• Strong computer and word processing / spreadsheets, PowerPoint skills;
• Effective interpersonal skills;
• Conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to work independently under pressure with constant interruptions;
• Ability to take direction from various sources and meet deadlines;
• Good recordkeeping and bookkeeping skills;
• Ability to multi task and prioritize;
• Ability to set priorities and to show good judgment;
• Ability to manage and supervise staff;
• Ability to assess and evaluate resource requirements;
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity;
• Commitment to lifelong learning.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant will have significant supervisory experience in preparing reports and correspondence, past support services work experience in an institutional setting, experience in preparing and managing budgets, WHMIS Certification, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification, and a valid Yukon driver's license. An equivalent combination of education, training, and / or experience may be considered.

How to Apply

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm September 03, 2025.

For more information, contact recruitment at / 9000 ext 8347.

Additional Information

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Indigenous Workforce Initiative – We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Yukon Hospitals\' Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.