Environmental Services Manager

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Environmental Services Manager is responsible
for planning, organizing, leading and overseeing the physical building, property,
housekeeping, laundry, fire safety and security systems, preventative maintenance and
inventory programs in keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of Fairhaven. The ESM
always exhibits highly ethical behaviour, and facilitates a collaborative working environment,
by employing proven leadership, teamwork, innovation, and creative practices.
responsibilities:
• Plans, assesses, organizes, directs, controls and evaluates all Environmental Services
programs and systems.
• Assists in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets. Promotes fiscal
efficiency on a day-to-day basis; ensuring that the Department remains within the
established budget outside of exigent circumstances.
• Prepares, evaluates and monitors Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), and contract
documents.
• Designs, reviews and evaluates security services provided by third party vendors.
• Plans, manages, coordinates and supervises the activities of the Environmental
Services staff through daily, weekly and monthly work plans.
• Maintains effective control over maintenance supplies inventory.
• Research, recommends, and purchases all equipment for Environmental Services and
other Departments as needed.
• Maintains an equipment warranty tracking and replacement program.
• Develops and implements a regular preventative maintenance program for equipment
related to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, mechanical equipment, home
interior, exterior and grounds of Fairhaven.
• Maintains the Department’s policy and procedure manual.
• Monitors the Home’s parking areas and administers permit distribution. Act as an
authorized parking officer of the City of Peterborough, through a City by-law, on
Fairhaven grounds.
• Research recommends and manages contract services in pest control, waste
management, recycling, window cleaning, outside grounds maintenance, snow
removal, grass cutting and landscaping.
• Monitors and arranges for hazardous waste disposal.
• Maintains, and upgrades as necessary, the computerized maintenance work order
management system.
• Liaises with architects, consultants, suppliers and contractors.
• Co-Chair the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC).
• Chairs the Emergency Preparedness Committee.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Completion of Building Environmental Systems (BES) Facilities Manager and/or Trade
Certificate in plumbing, electrical or engineering degree (mechanical or electrical).
• Minimum of four (4) years leadership experience in Building Services
• Familiarity in a long-term care setting an asset.
• Extensive working knowledge and expertise in H.V.A.C., Building Environmental
Systems and related equipment.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements and guidelines pertaining to all applicable
provincial codes, standards and laws including the Ontario and Municipal Building
Codes, Fire Code, OHS Act, WHMIS and Ministry of Health and Long-term Care
Program Standards, Accreditation Canada and other governing bodies.
• Highly developed sense of ethical behaviour and demonstrated integrity and
professionalism.
• Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and presentation skills.
• Ability to draw, read and interpret mechanical & electrical drawings and specifications.
Please submit your Resume to: careers@fairhavenltc.com
We appreciate receiving all applications, however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be
contacted.
Please note that if hired, your employment with Fairhaven will be contingent on receipt of a police and
vulnerable sector screening free of criminal activities and satisfactory to Fairhaven’s screening policy.
An equal opportunity employer: accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human
Rights Code.