Workforce Inc. is seeking an Environmental Services Manager for its client, a healthcare organization committed to delivering safe and high-quality care experiences centred on dignity, respect, and continuous service excellence.The successful candidate will lead environmental services operations, including housekeeping and laundry, ensuring safe, high-quality service delivery with a strong focus on infection prevention and control.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to manage a dedicated operational team
- Involvement in continuous improvement and service delivery excellence
- Collaborative, team-based working environment
Responsibilities
- Oversee environmental services operations, including housekeeping and laundry functions, to ensure safe, high-quality service delivery aligned with organizational standards and care expectations
- Provide leadership to Environmental Services Assistants, including supervision, scheduling, performance management, and staff development
- Coordinate, plan, and evaluate daily service delivery to ensure efficient and effective operations across housekeeping, laundry, and linen services
- Maintain strong infection prevention and control practices across all environmental services activities
- Collaborate with maintenance and preventative maintenance teams to support upkeep, functionality, and overall condition of the facility, equipment, and furnishings
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure smooth, safe, and coordinated service delivery to residents, staff, and visitors
- Lead and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives, operational planning, and service enhancements
- Participate in strategic planning activities and support long-term operational and capital planning initiatives
- Manage supplier relationships, including service contract oversight and coordination of procurement activities
- Oversee inventory management and storage of supplies, equipment, and emergency/pandemic materials
- Support budgeting processes and contribute to financial and administrative oversight of departmental operations
- Develop and implement operational projects, service improvements, innovations, and pilot initiatives
- Support risk management activities, including emergency preparedness, disaster response, and business continuity planning
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and operational standards
- Coordinate program planning related to maintenance and preventative maintenance support functions
Requirements:
- Post-secondary education in environmental services leadership/management, facilities management, environmental systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Ontario Hospital Association Environmental Services Leadership course is an asset
- Minimum 3 years of environmental services experience, ideally in a healthcare environment
- Supervisory experience in a unionized, interdisciplinary team setting with demonstrated leadership and mentorship ability
- Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver on time, on budget, and to quality standards
- Strong people management skills focused on staff development, wellness, and teamwork
- Knowledge of WHMIS/GHS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations
- Strong communication, time management, budgeting, and contract management skills
- Ability to manage change with flexibility, innovation, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of applicable healthcare legislation, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, is an asset
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
Schedule: Mon to Fri (8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Length of contract: This is a 6-month temporary contract position with the possibility of extension.
Pay Rate *: $38 –$47 per hour (based on experience)
*The hourly rate outlined reflects our anticipated compensation for this role; however, total compensation remains flexible and will be aligned with the successful candidate’s background, leadership experience, and overall suitability.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Workforce Inc. is a privately owned labour management firm that focuses on providing skilled trades, labour, and professionals to support and develop our local economy.
We offer temporary, temporary-to-permanent, and permanent placements. We are in our 15th year of business and thriving! In accordance with pay transparency requirements, a salary range/hourly rate range has been provided. Compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Branch ID: IND3
Pay: From $38.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
