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Leadership
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COV00053788 Requisition #

Your Opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to take on the role of Manager for Nutrition Food Linen Environmental Services at Covenant. This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership and oversight across two Continuing Care sites, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of these essential service areas. The Manager plays a key role in supporting Covenant’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Directions by leading the delivery of high-quality Food Services, Environmental Services, and Laundry Services. You will have the opportunity to drive service excellence through strong administration, effective staffing and scheduling, positive resident and family relations, and the supervision of daily operations, while ensuring cost-effective and standards-based service delivery. If you are passionate about fostering supportive team environments, enhancing resident experience, and making a meaningful impact across multiple sites, we encourage you to apply and join us in our commitment to providing exceptional care. Please note: Travel is required, and may include the use of a personal vehicle. A standard driver s abstract may also be required for use of corporate lease vehicles.

Description:

Department Management- Leads, coordinates, and facilitates department operational planning to ensure resident, staff, client, and visitors' needs are met. Financial Management- Manages and controls the allocation of resources (financial, human, material, and physical) for the departments managed ensuring that budget targets and client needs are met. Human Resource Management- Manages assigned department personnel ensuring the functions of the area are performed and that employee participation and teamwork are fostered and facilitated. Communication- Creates and maintains good communication with departmental personnel to coordinate operational activities. Establishes and maintains open channels of communication both inter and intra-departmentally, amongst corporate team members, with residents, and with public to ensure good morale and public relations. Ensures accurate information exchange for an effective working environment Quality Management- Monitors, evaluates and quality assurance and improvement activities to ensure resident and customer satisfaction. Education and Training- In conjunction with the NFLES Educators, provides education to staff to transmit knowledge, experience and skills. Professional Development- Develops and maintains expertise in assigned areas to improve efficiency, quality of systems and to ensure client needs are met. Computerization- Plans and leads the implementation of computer applications for the departments. Miscellaneous- Performs other administrative duties as required. This position is non-unionized.

  • Classification: Manager
  • Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
  • Unit and Program: Nutrition Food, Linen and Environmental Services
  • Primary Location: St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hosp
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 25-NOV-2025
  • Date Available: 05-DEC-2025
  • Temporary End Date: 15-NOV-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 1
  • Shifts per cycle: 5
  • Shift Pattern: Days
  • Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
  • Minimum Hourly Salary: $39.99
  • Maximum Hourly Salary: $59.98
  • Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in food science / nutrition or other related post-secondary education.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Education in business accounting and marketing or equivalent experience. Greater than three years’ recent leadership experience in a Nutrition Food Services or Environmental Services environment (or combination of). Greater than three years’ recent Leadership experience in a HealthCare environment. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Greater than 1 year experience as a Leader in a unionized workforce. Demonstrated ability and experience leading critical projects involving multiple stakeholder groups. Understanding of the “LEADS in a Caring Environment” framework for Healthcare Leadership. Ability to lead a large workforce with multiple departments with initiative and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Human Rights Legislation, Alberta Food Code, Accreditation Standards, Continuing Care Health Services Standards. Experience with Clinical Information Systems or Nutrition Management Systems. Familiarity with therapeutic and clinical nutrition. Strong time management skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Hiring Requirements

Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.

 

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

 

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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