Team Leader

KEY FUNCTION: 

Ensure proper procedures with respect to all aspects of Environmental Services (EVS), safety, and the Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committees (PIDAC) best practices are followed by EVS staff.

REPORTING: 

Under the general direction of the Manager, Support Services.

DUTIES:

1. Oversee Support Services activities.
2. Align staff assignments and manage additional resource needs as required.
3. Provide positive reinforcement to staff, ensure PIDAC/best practice EVS compliance, minimal lift compliance and direct work.
4. Liaise with other departments to maintain good working relationships.
5. Work collaboratively with contracted linen provider on linen quotas, inventory, deliveries, and pick-ups.
6. Conduct various audits for the program and/or department as required (e.g. daily visual and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) inspections).
7. Oversee departmental projects and align staff as required.
8. Provide input to the Manager about ongoing improvements to the department; implement improvements and resolutions as required.
9. Lead training for new hires and ensure staff are in compliance with required training modules (e.g. 3 Common MSDs); record staff training in the Education Portal.
10. Follow-up on and resolve any departmental complaints and concerns.
11. Enforce policies and procedures with staff and quality assurance.
12. Input maintenance work orders as required.
13. Input weekly orders for departmental supplies via Meditech.
14. Ensure policies/procedures are current and up to date.
15. Work collaboratively on the development and administration of department contracts.
16. Assist manager with departmental scheduling.
17. Assist manager with bi-weekly payroll as per HSN standards and procedures.
18. Oversee the work of others in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and HSN policies.
19. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
20. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
21. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
22. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required. 
23. Perform other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

1. Minimum of a two (2) year Diploma in a related field, from an accredited college.
2. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a Support Services department within a health care or public environment.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
2. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
3. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
4. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
6. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
7. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 

1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
2. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
3. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
4. Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
5. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
6. Ability to travel between local sites.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.