ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Environmental Services Manager is to maintain a clean and safe living environment for all Southbridge Building residents. Key responsibilities include: * Create & maintain a safe & secure home environment for all Residents.
* Maintain all aspects of hiring and performance management of departmental staff.
* Oversight of staff development, including department specific orientation and training.
* Maintain detailed documentation required by the FLTCA & Public Health.
* Supervision of contractors’ work to ensure fulfilment of contractual obligations and adherence to all set FLTCA & Southbridge Regulatory requirements.
* Preparation and management of departmental budgets; inventory management and control, including purchase of departmental supplies and equipment.
* Maintenance of departmental policy and procedure manuals; full participation in leadership team activities and responsibilities, including participation on teams and committees, and reporting.
* Contract tendering in consultation with Southbridge consultants, and with approval of Executive Director.
* All aspects of management, performance & quality of services provided by departmental staff.
* All aspects of departmental safety program management, including preventative maintenance, and repair of equipment.
* Maintenance of records, statistics, and reports in accordance with FLTCA, Southbridge and home level policies.

* Post-secondary studies, Environmental Services certificate or relevant LTC operational experience.
* Knowledge of evidence-based practices and/or prevailing practices relating to housekeeping, laundry and maintenance.
* Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
* Experience in management of human and financial resources (preferred).
* Experience in a long-term care setting (preferred).
* Formal training in building maintenance (preferred).
* Health and Safety certification, or to be completed following hiring.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date.
* Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.