Supervisor, Environmental Services

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: 170 Emmett Avenue
Department: Environmental and Transportation Services
Reports to: Manager Support Services
Work Model: On-Site
Wage Range: $35.10 to $52.64 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Shifts: 4:00pm 12:00am and including 1 in 4 weekends
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: January 22 2026

Position Summary

The Supervisor is accountable for the provision of patient focused high quality housekeeping services in patient and public areas.

Duties

• Oversee cleaning waste linen and portering activities during assigned shifts.
• Coordinate and monitor work to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participate in hiring and coaching for performance in accordance with provisions of the collective agreement.
• Ensure compliance with PIDAC standards and infection control requirements.
• Monitor cleaning efficacy through visual and glo germ audits in collaboration with Infection Prevention & Control and Service Managers providing follow-up training as needed.
• Ensure a safe work environment through consistent application of safe work practices including but not limited to fire safety training emergency response procedures WHIMIS proper use of PPE hand hygiene and infection control best practices for environmental cleaning.
• Supervise work conducted by contractors / service providers ensuring patient privacy and proper procedures for infection prevention and control are followed at all times.
• Conduct staff training on cleaning practices equipment use and safety protocols.
• Manage safety standards and budgets ensuring compliance with hospital policies and legislation.
• Under direction of Manager of Environmental Services manage salaries supplies and budgets in accordance with UHN policies

Qualifications :

• Degree/diploma in environmental services hospitality services or related field is required.
• Member in good standing of either Ontario Healthcare Housekeepers Association Inc.(OHHA) or/and Canadian Association of Environmental Management (CAEM).
• OHA Environmental Services Leadership Certificate would be considered an asset.
• Minimum 3 years experience in the housekeeping management of a healthcare environmental services team.
• Expert knowledge in Housekeeping procedures ie: floor care.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiar with Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) standards and demonstrated background in educating staff related to these standards.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN 

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN. 

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service 
• A flexible work environment  
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization 
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.) 

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.  

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time