Supervisor - Housekeeping

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Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager, Housekeeping and Laundry, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the SUPERVISOR HOUSEKEEPING is responsible for coordinating the daily Housekeeping operations within an assigned area over 9 facilities, including the Main Hospital, Asper, McEwen, Albrechtsen Research, Nursing Education Building, 400 Tache, Energy Centre, Laundry, Day Hospital and K Block. This includes supervising, training, providing orientation, carrying out performance appraisals, and monitoring the work performed to ensure that the quality and quantity of work are in accordance with established standards; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Five (5) years of cleaning experience with at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Experience overseeing and taking part in change management initiatives.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completion of courses or training in supervision, management or hospitality services required.
• Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience, as deemed recognized by the Hospital, may be considered in lieu of the above.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong commitment to a team environment and promoting excellence in customer service and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to people from multicultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff to meet and exceed performance standards.
• Ability to retain information on a confidential basis.
• Capable of facilitating problem solving and conflict resolution undertakings with staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern housekeeping equipment and methods.
• Ability to interpret financial reports, understand and manage budgets.
• Must be able to handle highly stressed situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, internet and email applications required.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of spending most of the shift traveling throughout the facilities.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.