Lead - Physical Plant & Environmental Services - Repost

Requisition ID: ​400083

Position Number: 135-71165-D290-01

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Employer: ​Southern Health-Santé Sud​

Site: ​To be determined​

Union: ​Non Union​

Department/Unit: ​Physical Plant and Environmental Services​

Work Location: To be determined

City: ​To be determined​

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: ​1.0​

Employment arrangement: ​In Person​

Daily hours worked: ​7.75

Anticipated shift: ​Days​

Annual base hours: ​2015​

Anticipated Start Date: ​As mutually agreed upon

Salary: As per Agreement

 

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

 

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

 

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

 

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager - Physical Plant or the Manager - Environmental Services, the Lead - Physical Plant & Environmental Services is responsible for the effective operation of Physical Plant Services and Environmental Services at the assigned site(s). The primary responsibilities include leadership and management of on-site Physical Plant and Environmental Services staff, planning, organizing, communication, preventative measures, policy development and fiscal and human resource management. The incumbent collaborates with the Manager - Physical Plant, Manager - Environmental Services, and Director of Health Services on the development, integration, maintenance and management of Physical Plant Services and Environmental Services programs, plans, policies, code and standard compliance.

 

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years relevant Physical Plant Services experience in a healthcare facility or related setting.
• Minimum three (3) years in a Management/Supervision capacity in a unionized environment.
• Familiar with interpreting collective agreements, personnel management principles and experience with interviewing and hiring, employee recognition, administering discipline, assessing employee training needs, performance appraisals, and attendance management.
• Understanding of electrical, plumbing and carpentry needs in health care facilities.
• Technical ability to perform building maintenance services in emergent situation.
• Experience with cleaning and laundry in a facility.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate as recognized by the Province of Manitoba.
• Completion of Management or Supervision courses/training.
• Knowledge of equipment and systems associated in a healthcare facility or related setting.
• Knowledge of and ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of Occupational Hazards and Safety Precautions related to a health care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop skills and knowledge in self and staff, based on learning and communicating best practices.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of the internal structure, programs, services and external partnerships and understands how their position fits with Southern Health‐Santé Sud organizational structure.
• Other combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to take charge and initiate actions toward the achievement of goals.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate the multiple components of an integrated system within a health delivery model.
• Demonstrated ability to create a wider understanding and advance regional health priorities and partnerships through communication process.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with internal and external stake holders in a mutually respectful manner.
• Demonstrated ability to assess what the problems are, form a plan toward a solution of the problem(s) and initiate action necessary to resolve the problems in an adaptable, flexible and ethical manner.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to the organizations values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• May be required to work in a variety of temperatures including excessive heat or cold.
• May be required to work with hazardous chemicals.
• May occasionally be required to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Will be required to travel to other facilities in the region as the position duties may require.

 

 

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. 

 

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

 

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

 

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

 

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

 

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.