Manager, Support Services - Temporary Full-Time (4 month contract)

Job Location

100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville, Ontario

Tracking Code

26-167

Position Type

Temporary Full Time - Undetermined Length

Salary Range

$102,318.45 - $140,130.90

Salary Type

Annually

Union

Non-Union Leadership

Posted Date

4/24/2026

Job Closing Date

5/1/2026

OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for overseeing food, nutrition, environmental, and laundry services as well as the Diabetes Education Programs at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, ensuring high-quality and efficient service delivery. The role involves leading staff, managing catering and vending services, developing goals and key performance indicators, and maintaining a safe healthcare environment in compliance with regulations. Additionally, the position focuses on patient care, staff performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement through collaboration with key stakeholders and performance monitoring.

ROLE

Effectively lead a team of Environmental Services, Diabetes Education Programs and Food & Nutrition Services staff
Responsible for the overall provision of food services and environmental services
Managing Dietitians, responsible for creation and implementation of standard admission diet, ensuring correct and safe nutrition for the patient
Responsible for effective planning, and coordination of the food and nutrition services and environmental services function including development of short and long term goals for the department. Additionally, this position requires the provision of laundry and linen services within the site.
Responsible for menu, supply, prep, and distribution of 3 meals per day, including therapeutics
Ensure food is provided on a timely basis for patients at MAHC and Meals on Wheels, based on best quality for best price, in safe way
Administer catering activities of department
Coordinate vending services within the Garden Court, including but not limited to the financials
Manage and support team responsible for cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment, patient rooms, treatment spaces, operating rooms, emergency departments, and other acute‑care areas
Manage and support teams responsible for routine and terminal cleaning of non–clinical areas across the facility, including offices, public spaces, corridors, and support areas
Ensure compliance with PIDAC standards to maintain a safe, sanitary, and infection‑controlled environment for patients, staff, and visitors · Manage laundry and linen services within the site. Single-sited Services
Management of staff including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and discipline
Develop and monitor key performance indicators/personal business commitments for each department of responsibility, in collaboration with the Director, Facilities & Operations and the strategic direction of MAHC
Participate as member of Infection Prevention & Control Committee, as identified by the terms of reference
Support the provision of a healthy, safe and sanitary health care environment according to guidelines set by current legislation, standards and regulations
Managing of Diabetes Education Programs (multi-site), including the management of staff who provide safe and effective education ensuring patients understand, manage, and live well while managing their symptoms.

QUALIFICATIONS

College or University Degree in a related field
Recognized certification in Environmental Services Management and/or Food Services Supervision or equivalent
Member of a Regulated Health Profession is considered an asset
At least 3 years of current management/leadership experience in support services in a hospital or health care setting
Demonstrated skill at working with staff, physicians and volunteers in a collaborative manner
Excellent knowledge of evidence-based practice, Provincial Infection Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC), Environmental Protection Act, Hazardous Waste Information Network, and other legislation

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

Competitive Extended Health, Dental, Vision Care and Emergency Out of Country coverage
Healthcare spending account to augment benefits
Participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Annual allowance of time-in-lieu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday during regular business hours, however you may be required to be available occasionally during evenings and weekends according to departmental and organizational requirements.

Contract Duration: Approximately 4 months

Recruitment Process

Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
Legal entitlement to work in Canada
Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

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