Housekeeping Supervisor

Summary

Reporting to the Coordinator, Environmental Services, the Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a team of 16 staff, scheduling and coordinating work assignments, participating in performance reviews, and ensuring that staff adhere to infection prevention and control practices. We are hiring a casual Housekeeping Supervisor to support operations at St. Paul's Hospital. 

We are looking for candidates with a genuine interest in a career in Environmental Services and recent relevant experience including supervising and leading teams. If you thrive in high-volume and fast-paced settings, this may be the role for you. 

Education

• Grade 12 plus three years' recent related experience including six months' supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to organize work.

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $29.83 per hour.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. 
• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul's Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul's Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul's Hospital is expected to open in 2027. 
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents. 

Your Day to Day:

• Supervises Environmental Services staff by scheduling work, coordinating assignments, identifying training needs, and monitoring performance, reporting issues to the Coordinator.
• Conducts routine inspections to ensure cleaning quality and compliance with departmental standards, maintaining records and reporting concerns.
• Oversees housekeeping equipment maintenance, ensuring proper storage and cleanliness, and arranging repairs when necessary.
• Monitors adherence to safety and procedural standards, instructs staff on safety protocols, and reports hazards or violations to the Coordinator.
• Manages staffing and training logistics, including scheduling annual procedural reviews and tracking attendance.
• Maintains inventory and supply levels, completing requisitions and ensuring stock is controlled according to established guidelines.
• Supports operational planning by maintaining reports, recommending special cleaning projects, assisting with budget estimates, and performing cleaning duties as needed.

Working at Providence Health Care 

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization's long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul's Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.