Manager-Support Services - Jobs in Whitehorse, YT

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This is to fill ONE (1) Full Time Permanent Vacancy working 75 hours biweekly at Whistle Bend PlaceWHY come to YUKON to work Click here and see why!Who we areYukon’s Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services.To find out why we are one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers or to find out more about us, Yukon life, and our programs please follow this link: herePhilosophy of care: We are a community that respects and promotes, dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living. We continually strive to create a feeling of home and belonging for all who live here by being responsive to the uniqueness of each resident.Reporting to the Senior Manager, Continuing Care, the Manager, Support Services is responsible for leading planning, managing, and evaluating the delivery of support services to Continuing Care long term care (LTC) homes and programs. This position provides leadership, supervision, and guidance for support services units in the areas of: food services, environmental services, security services, maintenance services, and capital budget. The Manager, Support Services, fosters employee engagement and contributes to a healthy and safe workplace that supports positive behaviours, optimizes health and productivity, and minimizes risk and liability.For more information about this position, please contact Jill Wnek, Senior Manager at (867) 667-9398 or e-mail jill.wnek@yukon.caFor more information about this posting or how to apply please contact Kimberly Ponsioen, HRC at (867) 332-7082 or e- mail kimberly.ponsioen@yukon.caImportant application requirements:In your resume, include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.Please do not email resumes to email address above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment. Click here create your account to apply*Refer to: here for more information about preparing your resume for a Yukon Government posting *This position will be located at our newest long term care home (right click Whistle Bend Place to take a tour):Whistle Bend Place

• 150 beds.
• Intermediate and extended care, dementia care, and hospice care.
• Community Day Program.
• Extensive assistance with activities of daily living.
• 24-hour monitoring and professional care.
• Individualized care in a therapeutic and secure environment for residents with dementia.

Essential QualificationsPlease submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Industry or Food and Nutritional Sciences.
• Considerable experience in housekeeping, laundry, and food services.
• Experience overseeing the responsibilities of building maintenance.
• Extensive supervisory experience in a healthcare environment including staffing.
• Experience managing financial resources, including forecasting, budgeting, contract management, procurement, and financial reporting.

Candidates who demonstrate education AND experience equivalent to the essential qualifications above may be considered.Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standard set by the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework.Specifically, this competition will focus on, but not limit itself to, the following competencies:

• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Developing people
• Thinking Strategically,
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics
• Leading Change and Innovation

Additional Information

• Conditions of Employment: TB screening*, Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance*, Food Safe (issued in the last 2 years), WHMIS 2015, valid class 5 Drivers Licence, (*issued within 6 months of hire)
• Job Requirements: Shift work, exposure to animals, latex products, second hand smoke from residents, some travel within the Yukon.

Eligibility List6 monthsPost Date9 January 2023Close Date23 January 2023Quick Apply

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