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About the Role
As a working manager, you will guide the environmental services team in providing essential housekeeping and maintenance support for the residents of our retirement community. Utilizing your technical expertise, you will take a proactive approach to ongoing maintenance, reliability, and optimization of equipment performance. You will work closely with the Executive Director and residence leadership team to ensure maximum resident satisfaction while fostering a positive living experience for our residents. You will implement practices in line with environmental sustainability with the goal of creating a responsible and eco-conscious residence. In addition, you will ensure that the physical condition of the building is maintained in a condition that reflects the overall brand while ensuring the safety of residents, employees and guests. Your goal is to exceed our resident’s expectations and help them discover a “More Living” experience.
Responsibilities
- Guide the environmental services team in providing essential housekeeping and maintenance support.
- Take a proactive approach to ongoing maintenance, reliability, and optimization of equipment performance.
- Implement practices in line with environmental sustainability.
- Ensure the physical condition of the building is maintained to reflect the overall brand.
- Ensure the safety of residents, employees, and guests.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental services and/or maintenance, preferably in seniors living.
- Experience managing and leading a team, preferably in a unionized environment, is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of building systems including basic plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and emergency systems.
- Knowledge and experience in aspects of housekeeping, laundry and maintenance preferred.
- Knowledge of proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) protocols.
- Must have or be enrolled in a certified facility management professional technical program or have a trades license.
- Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) certified or willing to obtain.
- Working at heights training certified or willing to obtain.
- Better than average computer skills.
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
Skills
- Precise, detailed, methodical, consistent
- Strong technical expertise with the ability to be hands on in performing environmental tasks and repairs as required
- Strong initiative and self-direction
- Easily connects with people
- Inspires and energizes others
- Socially focused with a “how can I help you” attitude
- Drive to achieve results and get things done
- Positive response to pressure
- Strong business acumen
Location
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of experience in environmental services and/or maintenance
Education Level
- Certified facility management professional technical program or trades license
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000-$70,000 annually
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Eligibility for department manager bonus plan
- Opportunity for annual merit increases
- Comprehensive four-week onboarding program
- Coaching and mentoring from Regional and National teams
- Dedicated support staff and resources
- Flexible benefits plan including medical coverage, health and dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- RRSP matching program
- Three weeks of vacation per year
- Additional sick and personal days
- Rewards and recognition programs
- Career growth opportunities
About the Company
- Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country.
- We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.
- For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.
- Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence
Equal Opportunity
- We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
- Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive.
- As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.