Job Vacancy for Environmental Services Supervisor at Bruyère Health in Orleans, ON

POSITION TYPE : Temporary, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE

SALARY SCALE : $43.529 to $50.701 per hour

NOTE: 2nd posting

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we’re much more than a health organization; we’re a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you’re passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Services, you will play a crucial role in overseeing various aspects related to environmental services. You will:

• Collaborate with nursing, facilities management, and finance to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Set corporate goals, distribute workloads fairly, and strive for cost-effective, high-quality service that meets customer expectations.
• Ensure clean and secure parking facilities and participate in the Supplies Committee.
• Step in to fulfill managerial responsibilities in the manager’s absence

How do I qualify?

Required:

• Three (3) year Community College Diploma in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience
• Leadership experience in the environmental services field
• 2 years in general system software such as Word, Excel etc.
• Fluent in French and English (Candidates who do not meet this language requirement are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other suitable applicants who meet this requirement).

Preferred:

• Infection control cleaning, teaching and monitoring experience in a hospital environment.
• Prior experience working in an Environmental Services department in Healthcare

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Knowledge and skills demonstration required for providing a clean and safe environment by understanding and following the provincial standards and guidelines for healthcare facilities.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
• Proficient with Materiel Management integrated computerized system and with desktop applications.
• Able to exercise good judgment in priority-setting in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of initiative and analytical skills.
• Able to handle many stressful activities at one time.
• Able to exercise good judgment in interpretation of terms & conditions of contracts.
• Excellent negotiating skills to deal with vendors and voice recommendations.
• Able to ensure the most economical and effective purchases.
• Able to research environmental impact of new equipment/materials to support decisions or recommend alternatives.
• Good oral and written communication skills in both official languages to deal with vendors, clients, patients, visitors.
• Able to assign daily work to employees and voice recommendations.
• Be available in case of emergency.
• Demonstrate great empathy and listening towards staff.
• Able to make decisions quickly
• Intermediate computer skills.

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

• Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 – Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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