Supervisor, Environmental Services

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $29.83 / Hr. - CAD $29.83 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Environmental Services Supervisor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Supervisor to join the Environmental Services / Housekeeping team at qathet General Hospital in Powell River BC to promote a safe and respectful working environment for patients residents families visitors and staff. Apply today to join our team!

As a Housekeeping Supervisor with Vancouver Coastal Health you will :

• Supervise over sixteen (16) Housekeeping Aides and Lead Hands and be responsible for organizing staff resources and daily activities to meet established housekeeping standards.
• Order monitor and receive Environmental Services supplies maintain related reports monitor expenditures and prepare budget estimates and act as a liaison with other departments.
• Perform a variety of cleaning duties such as but not limited to :
• damp dusting;
• dry and wet mopping of floors;
• floor maintenance and refinishing using appropriate equipment;
• cleaning & disinfecting ceiling wall vent washroom bed furniture and equipment;
• regular and biomedical waste collection and removal;
• spill clean-up;
• bed-making;
• and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the facility according to organizational policies procedures and routines.

About Environmental Services with VCH :

Many people are familiar with the terms janitorial or housekeeping but these terms dont necessarily encompass all their responsibilities. Rather the role of Environmental Services is to work with hospital staff to keep employees patients and visitors safe with proper medical cleaning and disinfecting. Environmental Services works closely with infection control and patient care teams to clean and disinfect clinical and non-clinical areas including patient care rooms offices washrooms and common areas. They also remove garbage recycling soiled linen and bio-hazard waste vacuum carpets clean and polish floors and disinfect walls and beds among other duties.

ABOUT POWELL RIVER BC

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the worlds largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking canoeing rock climbing golfing boating hiking biking fishing and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries tremendous dining opportunities and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route rock-climb the Eldred Valley snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination youve long been waiting for.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Knowledge & Abilities

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Athletics,Administration And Accounting,Academics,Financial Services,Cisco,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1