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Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
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At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:
• Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
• Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
• Hardworking and Dependable
• Positive Role Model
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Enjoy working in a Social Environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members
Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.

Position: Facilities Supervisor
Location: Startech.com YMCA - 501 Southdale Rd W, London ON
Salary: $42,000 - $49,000
Start Date: As soon as possible
Schedule: 40 hours per week

Qualifications & Experience:
• Two Year Post-Secondary education in building operations an asset along with five years building cleaning experience, and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• Institutional or previous YMCA experience
• Management of cleaning staff
• Training of staff and implementation of cleaning processes
• Working knowledge of WHMIS and H & S directives
• Must possess current JHSC certification, or complete within 3 months of employment
• Experience with commercial pool operations and certification in pool operations or completed in 3 months
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Three years supervisory experience and budgetary management is preferred
• Computer skills utilizing MS Office applications including email and internet
• Proficiency in using online/remote work tools and resources including MS Teams, Google Meet, ZOOM, ect.
• Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers
Compensation/Benefits:

• A YMCA personal membership at our health and fitness branches
• A discount on our Childcare and Camp programs
• Vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations
• May be entitled to up to 12 paid personal days – applicable with position and contract length
• Benefits package – applicable with position and contract length

Responsibilities:

? Provide leadership to a facility and housekeeping staff, comprised of full-time and part-time staff and a team of volunteers to ensure a clean, safe and well-maintained facility including recruitment, supervision, training, scheduling, payroll preparation and evaluation
? Develop and manage departmental budgets
? Supervise housekeeping to ensure effective oversight and management of the housekeeping services and staff in a defined area.
? Manage work order system for Association, including administering access, reports, data administration and responding to assigned service requests by coordinating outside vendors and technicians for repairs and other maintenance activities to be performed on equipment and building systems at assigned buildings throughout region.
? Administrate documentation, records management, accounts payable, supplies/inventory, departmental reports, etc.
? Act as the management representative for the Joint Health and Safety Committee, ensuring all documentation, policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.
? Provide operational oversight for all aquatic facility infrastructure, including pools, whirlpools, aquatic play features, saunas, steam rooms, filtration systems, pumps, chemical controllers, and associated mechanical systems.
? Ensure all aquatic facilities operate in full compliance with applicable public health regulations, municipal by-laws, provincial codes, and YMCA standards.
? Oversee daily pool water quality management, including testing, documentation, and corrective action related to chemical balance, disinfection, and water clarity.
? Oversee housekeeping services for shared municipal facilities including common areas and library spaces.
? Supervise the safe storage, handling, transportation, and use of pool chemicals in accordance with WHMIS, MSDS/SDS, and designated substances requirements.
Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs for aquatic systems, working with internal teams and external licensed contractors as required.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.