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Reporting to the Director of Support Services, the manager of support services is responsible for coordinating, developing, and administering the Nutrition Services, Maintenance Services and Environmental Services for the residents of Wedgewood Manor, Summerset Manor, Stewart Memorial Home, Maplewood Manor and Margaret Stewart Ellis Home. This casual manager position provides replacement and/or supplementary assistance to Wedgewood Manor, Summerset Manor, Stewart Memorial Home, Maplewood Manor and Margaret Stewart Ellis Home, as required. Duties will include but are not limited to: develop, review and revise as necessary, department job routines and task frequencies; provide workload measurements and maximize staffing assignments within assigned resource allocation; develop and monitor the completion of the department''s annual objectives in alignment with the facility and Health PEI''s goals; maintain and review the Quality Standards and Procedures Manual to ensure adherence to Infection Control procedures; maintain accurate department records, including staff rotation schedules, payroll records, project/paint schedules, financial documents, tender agreements, maintenance contracts, service agreements; review and approve internal purchase requisitions for the procurement of supplies and equipment as required; monitor and manage departmental expenditures (compensation, supply, sundry) within budgeted targets; administering the annual operational budget, analyzing data and statistics to project future resources needed and contributing to the capital planning process; submit quarterly financial forecasting documents and accompanying variance management plan; lead the policy development process for support services departments as required; furnish and submit the annual capital project and equipment plan for the facilities and apprise the administrator of capitol priorities throughout the fiscal year; serve as the project manager for the annual facility capital project program, entailing multiple projects at large and moderate scales; represent the management team on various interdepartmental committees and work collaboratively with other departments; manage staffing complement, including recruitment, selection and performance management of staff in accordance with PEI Public Service Commission, collective agreements and human resource guidelines; monitor, identify and implement quality improvement opportunities with a focus on a Person-Centered Care philosophy; ensure the administrator and management team are effectively advised of departmental operations, including submission of verbal and written reports; serve as primary point of contact for emergent facility infrastructure concerns, including provision of continuous 24/7 troubleshooting coverage; review and approve leave of absence, as well as ensuring staff coverage; approving bi-weekly payroll through PeopleSoft Program; ensure currency in the SMART (''Safe Moving and Repositioning Techniques'') training program is maintained as required, including completion of ''Train the Trainer'' education to teach staff key program elements; monitor adherence to same. Minimum Qualifications: Baccalaureate degree in a related field. Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered Extensive experience in health services with progressive management/leadership experience in a health care setting with responsibility for financial, human resource and project management. Demonstrated organizational skills with emphasis on leadership, decision making, problem solving, conflict management, motivation, communication, team building and group management skills. Ability to conceptualize and plan. Demonstrated effective fiscal management. Excellent professional skills including time management, collaborative and consultative practice. Possession of a valid driver''s license and access to a reliable vehicle. Other Qualifications/Assets: Must have a good previous work and attendance record Master''s degree in a related field would be considered an asset Additional relevant education and experience Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies. Salary Range: $50.53 per hour (Level 20 Excluded + 12% in lieu of sick & vacation benefits) Bi-Weekly Hours: On Demand / Monday Friday / Flexible Hours Posting ID: 172141 Closing Date: Open until Filled