ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER

ABOUT US

We’re Signature Retirement Living, and we believe that enjoying life is what Vibrant Seniors Living should be all about. We hire outstanding people who truly care about seniors and understand their needs. We value our staff and believe in providing a culture that cultivates and celebrates success, offering excellent benefits and perks, and a vibrant, fun, safe work setting, and much more!

As we continue to expand, we invite you to be a part of building a reputation that will stand the test of time. If you are passionate, creative, caring and energetic, we would like to hear from you!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Royal Henley Retirement Community and The Rennie Seniors Apartments, located in St. Catharines, Ontario are actively seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our growing team.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Environmental Services Manager is responsible for directing and implementing maintenance, housekeeping and laundry services for the residence and the surrounding grounds, in accordance with budgetary, legislative, regulatory and Company policies and procedures.

THE SPECIFICS

- Employment Term: Permanent
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Biweekly Hours: 80
- Work Location and Arrangement: St. Catharines, Ontario
- Vacancy Status: Current vacancy
- Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 base salary; also eligible for a discretionary, performance-based annual bonus
- AI Disclosure: Artificial intelligence may be used to support the initial screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and are not automated.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, mechanical equipment, and all other building systems; personally perform, support, or coordinate maintenance, repairs, replacements, and new installations, as permitted by training, licensing, and applicable regulations.
- Perform minor emergency maintenance/repair duties i.e. electrical, mechanical, plumbing etc.; inspect quality of service delivery and ensure timely responses to resident requests.
- Perform routine building maintenance and upkeep, including painting, minor repairs, carpet and floor cleaning, snow removal, general landscaping, and other general maintenance tasks that do not require a licensed trade.
- Assist the Executive Director in negotiating, executing and renewing maintenance service contracts.




- Personally maintain pool cleanliness and manage appropriate pool chemical levels, in accordance with training and applicable regulations.
- Implement and maintain Health & Safety, Fire Safety, and Emergency Management requirements for the community, acting as the site Fire Marshal and ensuring compliance with Fire Department direction and applicable regulations.
- Assist with receiving, ordering and storing supplies for the property.
- Develop and monitor the cleaning and laundry schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.).
- Hire, train, orientate, schedule, and evaluate department staff to ensure quality of work performed.
- Oversee payroll-related activities for department staff, including timecard review, approval of hours, tracking overtime and on-call work, and ensuring accurate and timely submission to payroll.
- Manage maintenance financial administration, including purchase orders, vendor invoices, expense tracking, and budget monitoring to support accurate accounting and cost control.
- Set annual goals and objectives for the department, evaluate and report results; prepare annual budget for approval by Executive Director.
- Maintain records and maintenance contracts, ensuring proper follow-up and budget controls are in place.
- Be continually aware of, and maintain, the highest standards of professionalism by following the Company dress code and/or wearing the Company uniform.
- Enforce and adhere to all appropriate workplace regulations, compliances, legislation and Company policies and procedures.
- Attend staff meetings and mandatory training as required.
- Act as weekend Manager on Duty on a rotational basis; be available for emergency management situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Walking, stretching and standing for periods at least 3 hours per day.
- Lift alone, up to 50 pounds.
- Pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds, unassisted.
- Bending, stooping on a regular basis.
- Exposure to fluctuating temperatures.
- Climbing ladders and stairs and able to work in confined spaces.

WHO YOU ARE

- Completion of High School, and some post-secondary education in trades/building systems such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.




- Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on skills in building maintenance/HVAC systems, basic plumbing, electrical, minor painting and drywall repairs; pool maintenance training.
- Sound leadership and organizational skills.
- Knowledgeable of the Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
- Fire Safety Training for Vulnerable Citizens an asset.
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office).
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
- Maintains valid Driver’s License.
- Must be able to provide a police check with vulnerable sector screen upon hire.
- Must be able to provide results of TB (tuberculosis) testing (2-step skin test or chest x-ray) upon hire.
- Must be able to provide a record of vaccination for COVID-19 (minimum 2 doses) upon hire.

ACCOMMODATION In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request. Signature Retirement Living is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining a qualified workforce, and is committed to hiring practices that are fair and equitable. The company and its hiring managers always seek to hire the most qualified candidate for a position. A protected characteristic under the Human Rights Code is never used against a person during the hiring process.

INTERVIEW COMMUNICATION

Candidates who are interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of the interview (or final interview, where applicable).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:
- St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Facilities maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
- Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
- Electrical: 1 year (preferred)
- Plumbing: 1 year (preferred)
- HVAC: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)

Language:
- English (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Fire Safety Certification (preferred)

Location:
- St. Catharines, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Environmental Services Manager (St. Catharines)
🏢 Royal Henley Retirement Community
📍 St. Catharines