Support Services Supervisor (Northern Health)

Position Summary

Do you value a high-quality, low-cost lifestyle? Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with leadership experience to join us at Wrinch Memorial Hospital.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, as well as working within the scope of the Northern Health (NH) Regional Policies and Processes the Support Service Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Food, Housekeeping and Laundry Service operations in the designated facilities. The Support Services Supervisor reports directly to the Manager or designate. The Support Service Supervisor performs duties such as: supervising designated staff, ordering food, housekeeping, laundry, and other supplies, and performing other departmental administrative duties.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: 08:00 to 14:00, rotating

Wrinch Memorial Hospital , a fully accredited acute care facility. It is a full service hospital with visiting specialists in podiatry, geriatric assessment, cardiology, pediatric cardiology, internal medicine, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, otolaryngology, pediatrics, respiratory and allergy, rheumatology, and occupational therapy.

The Hazeltons (Hazelton, New Hazelton and South Hazelton) are nestled within the spectacularly rugged Roche de Boule Mountain Range in Northern British Columbia with a population of 827 (2021). Hazelton, also known as Old Hazelton, is on the banks of the Skeena River near the world-famous 'Ksan Historical Village and museum. Check out The Hazeltons , known as the historic heartland of northwest BC.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Employee referral program
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

Qualfications

• Holds a valid B.C. Class 5 drivers' license.
• Graduation from a recognized two (2) year program in Food Service Supervision, one (1) year's recent related experience plus one (1) year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Grade 12

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to supervise

Who We Are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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