MANAGER, SUPPORT SERVICES NE at Northern Health

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with management and leadership experience to join our Support Services department

The Manager, Support Services manages the overall operations of Support Services which includes Food, Environmental Services and Laundry services within the Northeast Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA). The Manager is responsible for financial, strategic and operational planning, management of the implementation of policies and processes, capital expenditures, cost control strategies and human resource practices. The incumbent networks within the regional structure for the integration of services.

Starting salary will be approximately from $106,026 to $132,533 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Peace Villa is attached to the new Fort St. John Hospital via a corridor link. Peace Villa is a 115-bed facility, including one respite bed. Peace Villa provides Recreational Therapy Services 5 days a week. Pastoral and Spiritual Services are provided by the Peace Villa Worship Services and community volunteers. There is a Volunteer Program in place to support recreational activities. Hairdressing and barber services are available on site for a fee determined by the service provider. Peace Villa also provides an on-site integrated community adult day program, operating 5 days a week.

Fort St. John is known as “The Energetic City,” which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics with five (5) to seven (7) years recent experience in a similar role in an organization of moderate complexity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of BC and Dietitians of Canada.
• Certificate of proficiency in Laundry and/or Environmental Services.
• Food Safe Level 1 and 2.
• Experience with CBORD Food and Nutrition, or other diet software an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration/consultation with others.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, mediation and negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability and comfort with decision-making, coaching, teaching, and inspiring and building confidence in others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing and in the application of computerized technology to address communication needs, information analysis and service provision.
• Demonstrated flexibility to work in a fast-paced uncertain environment, under pressure while maintaining priorities.
• Ability to promote stability in an ever-changing work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think laterally, solve problems, make decisions and take action.
• Demonstrated ability to work diplomatically and persuasively to establish and maintain effective work relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze operational problems and recommend innovative solutions.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage short and long term goals, objectives and projects and deliver customer focused results.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response.
• Knowledge of safety and lockout procedures.
• Knowledge and skills in auditing of Environmental Services, food and laundry services in a healthcare environment.
• Working knowledge of PICNet document: BC Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning for Prevention and Control of Infections in all Healthcare Setting and Programs.
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels of the organization and with representatives in other health care facilities, community agencies and academic institutions.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Comments

Competition #:

05722299

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

PEACE VILLA

Location:

Fort St. John, BC

Department:

DCH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVE

Reports To:

SENIOR OPERATING OFFICER NE

Close Date:

DECEMBER 08, 2025

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT