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Position Title:

Nutrition Manager/Support Services Manager (Full Time) – Pine Meadow Nursing Home

Time Type:

Full time

Posting Date:

2026-10-14

Primary Location:

Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook ON

Job Description:

At Pine Meadow Nursing Home, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.

Reporting to the Administrator, the Nutrition Manager/Support Services Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Housekeeping, Laundry, and Food Service operations to meet the needs of the residents and to ensure the effective and efficient preparation and delivery of support and meal services to residents within legislative and budgetary constraints.

As the Nutrition Manager, you will play a key role in fulfilling and leading the culinary operations within our long‑term care home. Using a person-centered approach, you will lead and inspire your team to deliver pleasurable dining experiences that promote the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents. The Nutrition Manager is an operational leader who works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and key stakeholders to advance Pine Meadow Nursing Home’s mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

As the Support Services Manager, you are responsible for managing all aspects of the Housekeeping, Laundry and Food Service operations to meet the needs of the residents and to ensure the effective and efficient preparation and delivery of support and meal services to residents within legislative and budgetary constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

- Providing sustained support and actively participating in quality improvement processes and development of quality improvement plans.

· Plan, organize, and provide high quality support and food services for residents, family, and visitors of the facility.

· Apply continuous quality improvement principles to workflow, performance, production, and changes to service, including dietary requirements to meet legislative requirements.

· Select, supervise and motivate support staff; ensure all staff work as a team in order to provide a high level of productivity and the best use of staff capabilities.

· Ensure the environment of all food preparation and storage areas, as well as housekeeping and laundry services, meets Public Health requirements.

· Maintain all records in accordance with policies, procedures, and legislative requirements, including the implementation and posting of all regular and therapeutic menus.

· Liaise and consult with residents, families, government officials, and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.

· Participate in the budgeting process; is accountable for the departmental budgets and food costs.

- Successful candidate will be required to share on-call responsibilities and may be required to fulfill dietary, housekeeping and/or laundry department duties in the event of a shift vacancy emergency.

Qualifications:

· Post-secondary education and the successful completion of a recognized Management Program preferred.

- Current membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) or Registered Dietitian.
- Must possess a valid Food Safety Handler's Certificate.

· Experience in dietary management, food services, support services and long-term care preferred.

· Excellent computer skills required – will be using computerized menu planning and order entry systems.

· Demonstrated strong leadership skills to direct the work of employees.

· Superb organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.

· Experience managing employees within a unionized setting.

· Experience and knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices, principles, and legislation.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

· People Centered Care focuses on the ability to communicate and care for seniors.

- Proficient in Meal Suite, Maintenance Care systems and other relevant technology.
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Pine Meadow Nursing Home has to offer:

At Pine Meadow Nursing Home, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

- Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
- A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
- Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Robust benefits package.

Pine Meadow Nursing Home is a 64-bed rural community home and we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services. When you join us, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We are committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection, upon request.

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We are committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.