Director of Environmental Services Permanent Full Time

Director of Environmental Services Permanent Full Time

Job Category: Manager II

Requisition Number: DIREC064150

Posted: March 31, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

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If you’re passionate about leading a team that is committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Director of Environmental Services is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents through the strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members.

As a Director of Environmental Services your typical day will impact in the following ways:

1. Planning, coordinating, directing and monitoring the effectiveness of all operational activities within the housekeeping, laundry and maintenance departments.
2. Completing routinely scheduled preventative maintenance procedures to ensure the safe operation of equipment and building systems, the proper operation of fire safety equipment, and compliance with applicable legislation.
3. Preparing budgets and other administrative guides, developing inventories of laundry, housekeeping and maintenance supplies and equipment, and selecting and requisitioning new or replacement supplies and equipment.
4. Acting as a liaison for the community, communicating with outside contracted service providers to ensure work is completed as required and contracts are maintained appropriately.
5. Working with outside agencies and ensuring that inspections and investigations are completed in accordance with appropriate legislation and authoritative bodies.
6. Participating in recruitment, team member and labour relations, orientation, occupational and non-occupational injury/illness, performance management, training, education and other people-related functions of the Long Term Care Community for respective department Team Members.
7. Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

1. Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience with minor building repairs, plumbing, electrical and grounds maintenance.
3. Knowledge of evidence-based practices and prevailing best practices related to housekeeping and laundry.
4. Basic computer knowledge including Word and Excel.
5. Vehicle and valid BC driver’s license (applicable to British Columbia applicants).
6. Experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
7. Knowledge of the requirements of The Long-Term Care Homes Act, Standards and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statutes influencing the operation of the Long Term Care Community, particularly regarding fire and general safety and maintenance aspects.

Bonus points for having:

1. Experience working in a Long Term Care setting is desirable.

All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check (applicable to Ontario applicants) and the prescribed Criminal Records Check (applicable to British Columbia applicants).

Act upon your desire to help others and join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.