Environmental Services Manager

AgeCare Wenleigh Employment Type: Regular Full-time About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being.

Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Environmental Services Manager, reporting to the Executive Director, is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and supervision of environmental services within the long-term care home, including housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance operations.

About Age Care

We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• The role ensures that the home is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Is In It For You Develops, implements, and evaluates work routines, schedules, and procedures to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Oversees preventive maintenance programs and ensures building systems (HVAC, plumbing, safety systems, equipment, windows and door etc.) are compliant and operational.
• Oversees the requisition of materials and equipment, ensuring appropriate supply and inventory levels are maintained for environmental services.
• Regularly assesses/evaluates maintenance procedures and programs relating to the life expectancy of equipment.
• Ensures effective operation of environmental services including systems analysis, coordination, implementation and on-going monitoring and evaluation of revised policies, procedures, budgets, legislative requirements, etc.
• Collaborates with all other departments to ensure a safe, clean, and sanitary environment is maintained.
• Coordinates contractors and external service providers Participates in the Home’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Program, ensuring environmental services practices support infection control standards.
• Develops and maintains staff schedules and duty assignments to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient service delivery Prepares and submits regular reports in accordance with the Home’s policies and applicable long-term care legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the organizations auditing program to ensure environmental services meet organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Requirements

• Experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity or, has the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in a health care or relevant setting to perform the duties of the position.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Sound knowledge of the fixing Long-Term Care Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, public health best practices, WHMIS and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal legislation that influences the operation of a Long-term care residence.
• Knowledge and experience in maintenance, housekeeping and laundry procedures Salary: $66,300.00 per year Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.
• This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
• Canadian work experience is not required.
• If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.