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Support Services Manager

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our leadership team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff. If you’re passionate about leading a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!
This position is for our Extendicare Guildwood, located in Scarborough, Ontario.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervision of contractors’ work to ensure fulfilment of contractual obligations.
• All aspects of management of quality and quantity of services and products provided/ produced by departmental staff.
• All aspects of departmental safety program management, including preventative maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Maintenance of departmental policy and procedure manuals.
• Maintain all aspects of hiring and performance management of departmental staff.
• Manage the housekeeping, laundry and maintenance departments to achieve high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, to provide quality linen service, and to maintain a safe within ECI’s policies and procedures, and all applicable standards, legislation and regulations.
• Maintenance of records, statistics, and reports in accordance with ECI and home policies, and all applicable legislation and standards.
• Preparation and management of departmental budgets, inventory management and control, including purchase of departmental supplies and equipment.
• Contract tendering in consultation with ECI consultants, and with approval of Administrator.

What You Bring

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and/or, if there are none, prevailing practices relating to housekeeping, laundry and maintenance, as applicable
• Environmental services certificate in a recognized program
• Post-secondary degree or diploma required
• Health and safety certification, an asset.
• Formal training in building maintenance or Operator B Certificate, an asset.

What You’ll Get

• Robust benefits package.
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• Employee Family Assistance Program

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
Time Type
Full time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.