Position : Director of Support Services- Amherst, NS

Permanent Full time

POSITION SCOPE: Assumes responsibility for the dietary department in addition to housekeeping, laundry and maintenance services. Ensures that the physical building, clothing, linen and property are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition for residents, staff and visitors. Ensures that departmental goals and objectives are established that are consistent with the mission and values of the facility.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition considered an asset.
- 2 years of long term care experience or a Diploma in a food service-related field and two years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge and Experience in Environmental Standards, Safety and Preventive Maintenance.
- Food Services Supervisor's training.
- Must have proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Experience and knowledge in geriatrics, long-term care a definite asset.
- Excellent communication skills required.
- Organizational and planning skills required.
- Conflict resolution required.
- Financial management preferred.
- Labour relations and negotiation skills required.
- Familiar with payroll processes.




- Able to conduct interviews.
- Must have covid vaccines.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Life Insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- RRSP Match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Amherst, NS B4H 3C9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Amherst, NS B4H 3C9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Environmental and Maintenance Department management: 1 year (preferred)
- Dietary Department management : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Red Seal (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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