Environmental Services Manager, Job offer in Ottawa, Ontario

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Diploma in Building Environmental Systems or equivalent experience

Background:

• Minimum of three years’ related experience, preferably in health care industry
• Must have a good understanding and knowledge of physical plant, HVAC, plumbing, electricity, housekeeping and laundry procedures, etc.;
• Knowledge of business equipment and computer applications, such as MS Office, payroll processing software, etc.
• Bilingualism in French and English preferred

Personal Requirements:

• Work as part of a team
• Capable of adapting to different situations and change
• Keen interest in working with seniors

FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates overall quality of maintenance, housekeeping and laundry services;
• Responsible for general maintenance and repair of building, grounds, equipment and furnishings;
• Required to maintain the mechanical, electrical and fire safety systems;
• Schedule and perform routine and preventive maintenance;
• Complete daily rounds of the building and grounds to identify areas of concern;
• Responsible for all aspects of human resources within the Environmental Services department including: interviewing, hiring, training and performance evaluation of staff;
• Ensures all staff are knowledgeable of and aware of the regulations, policies and procedures and follow them as outlines;
• Holds regular department meetings;
• Chairs the Joint Health and Safety Committee and ensures compliance with the Act;
• Oversees contractor work ensuring it is completed to agreed specifications;
• Assist General Manager in developing and maintaining the departmental budget;
• Completes audits as required;
• Responsible for delivery of orientation and training program in accordance with RHA and other legislative bodies