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Position summary

Aramark is looking for a Manager, Support Services to oversee multiple properties north of Winnipeg in Selkirk and Beausejor.

Reporting to a Regional Director the Manager, Support Services oversees the day to day operations of food services, housekeeping and laundry services for the assigned facility.  The position functions in a manner consistent with and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Please note that this is a permanent role with a 4 day work week or 0.8FTE.

Essential Functions and Duties

Functions and duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures responsible financial management that is consistent with Interlake-Eastern RHA’s budget and policy.
• Supports an environment which avoids, prevents, and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of health care services.
• Ensures effective communication within the department and the organization.
• Keeps current on developments within support services management.
• Ensures the provision of food, laundry and housekeeping services in the assigned facility.
• Prepares and administers the department’s budget, including determining staffing and operational needs; approves and monitors departmental expenditures.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of staff.
• Nurtures a consultative relationship with the Clinical Team Manager and other departments to provide relevant support for their facilities.
• Reports significant issues as they occur to Regional Director of Support Services
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:               

• Certification in Health Services Management OR Canadian Healthcare Association Food Service Certificate OR Completion of post-secondary education (University or Community College) in Business Administration or related areas.
• Certificate in Food Safety Training

Required Knowledge:     

• Proven related knowledge and experience in an institutional food, housekeeping and laundry setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theories, principles and operational practices integral to food, laundry and housekeeping services management.
• Knowledge of Food and Environmental Service Standards.
• Knowledge of accounting and business practices as related to Support Services.
• Knowledge of and the ability to work with diverse cultures.

Experience required:       

• Three years management experience in the Health Care field in Food, Housekeeping and Laundry Services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrates good supervisory skills.

Skills/Competencies:                       

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, demonstrating considerable judgment, courtesy, and tact. Managers must conduct all communications in a business-like manner with an emphasis on providing solutions.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate staff, directly and through multiple levels of supervision.
• Ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations confidentially using sound, independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
• Involve relevant stakeholder when responding to inquiries/issues. Acknowledge inquiries/issues in a timely manner.
• Ethical decision making based on the betterment of the organizations and budgetary considerations.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships both individually and in a team setting.
• Demonstrated organization, prioritization and time management skills required.
• Valid drivers’ license as travel throughout the region is required
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check
• Satisfactory employment record

You can visit the Aramark Careers site to apply to this requisition here: https://cacareers-aramark.icims.com/jobs/146723/support-services-manager%2c-healthcare-%280.8-fte%29---north-of-winnipeg/job

Alternatively, you can email your application directly to Lucy Morozov, Talent Acquisition Specialist at morozov-lucy@aramark.ca