Ottawa, Ontario

Are you looking for a work environment that fosters job satisfaction, respect, responsibility, loyalty and personal growth?
Do you want to join positive, caring team members who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors?

 Community Overview:

Maxwell Management Group Ltd. is proud to partner with Riverstone Retirement Communities in the search for an Environmental Services Manager.
This community is a pet-friendly home with a warm country charm where award-winning food is served by friendly staff in a luxurious dining room.

 Position Overview:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Environmental Services Manager is responsible for all aspects of building maintenance, including grounds.

Responsibilities:

  • 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;

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Building Environmental Systems or equivalent experience
  • 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.;

 Compensation:

  • A competitive compensation and benefits package has been designed to attract star performers.

Please apply in confidence to:

Janice Wagner
Maxwell Management Group Ltd.
janice@maxwellmanagementgroup.com
1-855.305.4078 ext. 209