Team Lead Environmental Services

Team Lead Environmental Services

Permanent Full-Time position beginning 2 November 2026.

This role supports the coordination and delivery of housekeeping services, including inspections, infection prevention and control practices, and continuous quality improvement audits. Responsibilities include coordinating waste management, pest control, inventory, linen maintenance, laundry exchange, and providing guidance, training, mentoring, and scheduling for assigned staff.

• Conduct regular visual walk inspections to monitor work quality and IPAC standards.
• Perform daily IPAC inspections and audit Environmental Services and housekeeping standards.
• Carry out housekeeping duties as needed in accordance with established standards, acts, and policies.
• Prepare facility set‑ups for in‑house and outside agencies including conferences, lectures, and home‑based activities.
• Coordinate waste management, recycling activities, and safe removal of hazardous materials.
• Manage receiving and distribution of supplies, including linen exchange and housekeeping chemicals.
• Prepare purchase orders for housekeeping and linen in line with approved procedures.
• Provide guidance, training, mentoring, and schedule work for assigned staff.
• Respond to client concerns and update management on issues.
• Execute continuous quality improvement facility audits.
• Educate staff on IPAC policies and procedures for housekeeping.
• Assist in developing and maintaining program evaluation and documentation.
• Maintain records and contribute to report writing.
• Address inquiries, resolve concerns, and ensure compliance with customer service standards.
• Participate in committees, work groups, task forces, and special projects.
• Manage information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned in line with branch and department objectives.

• Secondary school diploma and Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association (CHHA) EVS leadership certification or equivalent.
• Minimum three years leadership experience in housekeeping in long‑term care or hospital settings.
• Valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, acts, regulations (IPAC, PIDAC).
• Ability to demonstrate Region’s core competencies.
• Strong leadership, guidance, training, and coordination skills.
• Basic MS Office skills.
• Commitment to an inclusive workplace and teamwork.
• Empathetic communication with residents and families.
• Independent work capability and teamwork ability.
• English reading, writing and verbal instruction proficiency.
• Organizational skills to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Operational skill with housekeeping equipment and training of employees.
• Willingness to travel to offsite locations and work outside normal hours as required.

Scheduled hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Shifts:

7 am–3 pm, every other weekend. Closing date: 1 July 2026.

Union: CUPE 905 Long Term Care.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment and employment.