COORDINATOR, FOOD SERVICES

at  Northern Health

POSITION SUMMARY

If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.
The Coordinator, Food Services is a member of the Northern Health Support Services team and is responsible for supervising and coordinating the day-to-day activities of food service operations at designated sites and where applicable. The coordinator provides leadership for quality food services. The incumbent enforces policies and procedures, manages human resources, participates in cost control measures, and maintains relevant records. The coordinator also completes special project work as assigned. The incumbent assumes responsibility for the departments in the areas of responsibility in the absence of the Manager.
Starting salary will be approximately from $67,861 to $84,826 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services. It’s also a teaching hospital:

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.
Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and three (3) to five (5) years recent experience in a similar role in an organization or industry of moderate complexity, including management of staff in a large facility.
• A member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of BC and Dietitians of Canada.

OR

• Successful graduation from a two (2) year Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) accredited college program in food service and nutrition management plus courses in management and supervision.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years recent, related experience in an acute care or long-term care facility including management of staff.
• Certificate of proficiency in Nutrition and Food Services Management if not included in two year program.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration/consultation with others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues within a dynamic matrix environment.
• Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, provincial and regional committees, and other partners.
• Leadership skills including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making, coaching, teaching and the inspiring and building confidence in others.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage short and long term plans and projects and deliver patient-focused results.
• Ability to intervene effectively to resolve conflict.
• Ability to analyze situations and problem solve under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment and to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability and willingness to travel between facilities.

WHO WE ARE

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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