21 Mar 2015
Full-Time Environmental Services Consultant – Corporate Office in Markham
Job Description
Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Environmental Services Consultant serving our Extendicare Assist Division. The position will be based at the corporate facility in Markham, Ontario.
Reporting to Tracey Mulcahy, Director of Operations, the Environmental Services Consultant provides environmental consulting services to staff in our Extendicare Assist Nursing Home facilities.
The Consultant must have their own vehicle and spends much of their time travelling (60%), at times being required to be out of town for extended periods. Candidates residing outside of the Toronto area will be given consideration for home-based work arrangements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Introduces processes, systems and product/system evaluations in areas of scope
- Provides policy recommendations and assists in the implementation of policies in areas of scope
- Reviews compliance to established standards and legislation
- Promotes and assists in the use of CQI processes and tools
- Keeps current on industry trends, attending educational forums and associations
- Identifies best practice opportunities and facilitates the exchange of best practice information and assists in establishing industry benchmarks
- Conducts internal research and literature reviews, developing, assessing and researching alternative cleaning practices and equipment
- Participates in specific facility improvement opportunities
- Assists Engineering in design, development, building and renovation projects
- Participates in strategic planning for program development
- Coaches Support Services staff in environmental management and processes, preparing and delivering programs and developing resources and educational materials
- Visits facilities to review sanitation and aesthetic outcomes as related to preventative maintenance programs and condition of surfaces
- Assists in the interview process for Support Services personnel as required
- Assists Regional Directors with facility specific recommendations
- Conducts data analysis including the comparison of budget targets to actual costs, product and/or system comparisons
- Provides consulting services to external clients
- Works collaboratively with other members of the Consultant team
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post Secondary Education: Environmental Services or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years experience in Long Term Care related to Environmental Services and general knowledge of design and construction
- Self-directed and works effectively without supervision
- Demonstrates organizational and leadership skills
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control protocols
- Knowledge of applicable legislation (MOHLTC Standards, Health and Safety, Public Health and Ministry of Labour)
- Working Knowledge of project management principles, design and construction, architectural plans, negotiation skills, infection control, cleaning principles/methods, industry knowledge, principles of adult education, facilitation, problem solving, continuous quality improvement and consulting , and evaluation techniques
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: [email protected]We encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.