Summary

The Supervisor of Pest Control & Hoarding will be overseeing the Pest Control and Hoarding Specialist staff to minimize and eliminate bed bug/pest infestations and hoarding issues within all properties and keep current on technologies and procedures. The successful candidate will also ensure adherence to the mission statement, policies, and procedures of Homes First Society.

Description

Mission Statement:

Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.

Reports to: Manager of Pest Control and Hoarding

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: To be discussed

Submit Resume to: yasir.ansari@homesfirst.on.ca

Applicants must quote “SPCH-23”

The Supervisor of Pest Control & Hoarding will be overseeing the Pest Control and Hoarding Specialist staff to minimize and eliminate bed bug/pest infestations and hoarding issues within all properties and keep current on technologies and procedures. The successful candidate will also ensure adherence to the mission statement, policies, and procedures of Homes First Society.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Ability to supervise, train and oversee a team of dedicated pest control and hoarding specialists in an unionized environment within the context of the Collective Agreement
  • Manage pest control contracts and book pest control treatments as necessary
  • Scheduling and completing monthly site visits
  • Preparing pest control reports for each program, collecting statistics for evaluation and funding proposals.
  • Provide quality pest control services and case management expertise for residential/shelter clients using integrated pest management techniques
  • Inspect shelters and units to identify pest issues
  • Prepare and apply necessary pest control products in accordance with safety labels and Ministry of Environment guidelines and regulations
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Experience working with people who are under housed and who are the hardest to house
  • Knowledge of best practices for bed bug, pest and hoarding issues
  • Ensure bed bug/pest control tools and equipment are maintained in good condition
  • Ensures adherence to Residential Tenancies Act and Shelter Standards
  • Inform clients and teams about Fire Code, municipal by-laws, obligations to neighbors.
  • Provide education on pest control and hoarding to your team, clients and Frontline workers.
  • Complete ongoing professional development related to core responsibilities.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience servicing residential clients
  • Excellent leadership, communication and customer service skills
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver's license
  • Valid Ontario structural pest control license
  • Knowledge of group process and dynamics
  • Knowledge of client population, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of relevant laws, standards and guidelines
  • Knowledge of resources and services available in the community
  • Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and organization skills
  • Supervisory experience in a unionized setting an asset
  • Knowledge of relevant laws, standards and guidelines; including the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Act, Residential Tenancies Act, Shelter Standards and Social Housing Reform Act
  • Certificates in First Aid, CPR, Crisis Prevention and Intervention an asset
  • Certificate of Completion of Homelessness Learning Hub’s Harm Reduction for the Homelessness Sector considered an asset

Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Please no phone calls, only those people selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accommodation

Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy

Please note, all candidates offered a position with Homes First from September 8, 2021 onward must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status as a condition of employment. Please note Homes First will comply with its human rights obligations and accommodate employees who are legally entitled to accommodation.