Supervisor- Facilities Support Services

  Req ID: 176946
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone,  Soldiers Memorial Hospital  
Department: FMS Facility Support Services AVH
Type of Employment: Permanent   Hourly FT (100%FTE) x 1position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union P osition
Posting Closing Date: 3-Apr-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 an 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 to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health provides sustainable safe and high quality health services that are accessible, people-centered, promote health and wellness, and optimize the health of all Nova Scotian’s. This is accomplished across four management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centers and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and community based programs and services, including mental health and addictions, primary health care, public health, and continuing care.

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for facilitating the day to day operations of the Environmental Services, Laundry Services, Security and Porter Services for NSHA as well as ensuring a clean, safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors. The Assistant Manager collaborates with Manager in the planning and development of standardized practices and initiatives to ensure they are operationalized. 

This position requires travel to various locations.

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. 
• At least 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.Required to answer calls and respond to emails and possibly come in to work outside‎ of normal working hours.
• Shift work may be required.
• 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

• Permanent Full Time, 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Shifts include nights and weekends

Compensation and Incentives

$28.89 - $36.11 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. Follow Us!