Supervisor - Facilities Support Services
Req ID: 191458
Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital
Department: FMS Environmental Services ARH
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 14-Nov-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for facilitating the day to day operations of Environmental Services, Laundry Services, Security and Porter Services for Nova Scotia Health as well as ensuring a clean, safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors. The Supervisor collaborates with the Assistant Manager in the planning and development of standardized practices and initiatives to ensure they are operationalized.
Travel to various sites will be required.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Post-secondary education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Two years supervisory experience is required; experience within a health care setting is preferred.
- Experience working within a unionized environment is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in the theories and principles of cleaning methods, practices and techniques; experience with Occupational Health and Safety principles and WHMIS is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all management and staff. Ability to asses and anticipate problems/issues on individual day unites in relation to services provided, as well as make proper and prompt decisions and take action when required. Emphasis on the ability to utilize leadership, motivational and development skills. Must be innovative and self-motivated and able to maintain strong inter-departmental relationships.
- Travel to other sites is required and must have access to a reliable vehicle
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Long assignment, Full-time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
- Approximately 18 months
- This is a 3:00pm to 11:00pm shift
Compensation and Benefits
$29.90 - $37.38 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.