Posted 2 months ago
Supervisor, Full Time
@ Chartwells Higher Education
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
Chartwells Higher Education is hiring a full-time Housekeeping Supervisor to supervise, train and inspect assigned housekeeping staff so that all procedures meet the unit's standards. The role covers personnel management, infection control, budgeting, inventory and scheduling. Candidates need at least two years of housekeeping supervisory experience.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise, train and inspect housekeeping staff
- Manage hiring, evaluation and termination per union agreement
- Manage site housekeeping and linen budget and inventory
- Enforce infection control and occupational health and safety
- Prepare assignment sheets and track attendance
Requirements summary:
- At least two years of housekeeping supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of housekeeping and laundry procedures
- Understanding of budgeting and profit and loss
- Unionized environment experience preferred
- Strong written and oral communication
- Excellent computer skills
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Cleaning & custodial |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
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Chartwells Higher Education
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Supervises, trains and inspects the performance of assigned housekeeping staff to ensure all procedures are completed to unit's standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain responsibility and accountability for Personnel Management Functions of the department. Personnel Management includes new associate interviews, selection, hiring, evaluation and on occasion termination in accordance with Compass Standards, Client Contract and applicable Union Collective Agreement.
Coordinate and support all relevant activities of the housekeeping and linen department with a special emphasis on Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety.
Maintain responsibility and accountability for the Financial Management of the costs and expenses of the budget for the site.
Develop and follows appropriate policies, procedures, job routines to meet the needs of the site.
Conduct regular inventory of housekeeping supplies and order these, keeping costs in line with approved budgetary amounts.
Ensure assigned staff have reported to work and clocked in properly; document late or absent employees.
Document call offs, and replace for any shift and coordinate assigned staff breaks.
Prepare and distribute assignment sheets to staff and review priorities. Communicate additions or changes to the assignment sheets as they arise throughout the shift.
Assign designated keys, radios and beepers to assigned staff. Maintain accurate record of such assignments and ensure security of keys.
Check all equipment used by staff for proper supplies, neatness, cleanliness and mechanical problems. Instruct designated personnel to correct deficiencies.
Assist staff to ensure highest standards of cleanliness and service and conduct staff training as assigned.
Qualifications:
Do you have what it takes to be one of our Housekeeping Supervisors? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:
At least two (2) years of Housekeeping Supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of all housekeeping procedures and laundry management with a strong emphasis on Infection Control, Standard Precautions and Health & Safety.
Previous experience working in a unionized environment is preferred.
Understanding of budgeting processes and awareness of profit and loss concepts.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills both one-on-one and in group situations.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills and an ability to prioritize
Excellent computer skills.
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