15092 Cabot Trail Cheticamp, NS

Job Title: CEO

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Date Posted: August 15th, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Work Location: Based in Inverness, with regular travel to Cheticamp, Mabou and Port Hood  

Number of Positions: 1

County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC) is a NFP organization which operates two Long Term Care Homes and two Small Option Homes located in Inverness County, Cape Breton’s Musical Coast and home to internationally known Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs Golf Resorts.  Our 230 employees care for some of the most vulnerable people in society.  It’s important and meaningful work we do.

We are seeking a new CEO to lead the CIMHC in its strategic mission.    Reporting directly to a volunteer board, the CEO is responsible for developing and leading the organization’s short- and long-term strategies, managing the overall operations and resources and providing oversight of financial activity, budgeting and reporting.  The CEO provides leadership to the Senior Management Team including the CFO, Director HR Services and Executive Assistant, as well as Leadership Teams in each our four (4) entities.

 What we offer:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible upon hire) including travel insurance and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Vacation accrual
• Pension plan with employer contribution

About the Job

• Provide Strategic Leadership for CIMHC, in keeping with the vision and strategic purpose of the organization, ensuring alignment with long-term goals.
• Provide critical decision making that supports appropriate stewardship of operations and resources of the organization.  Communicate and collaborate with the Board Chair and Board to serve the needs of the organization and ensure the long-term sustainability of operations.   
• Deliver inspired leadership to the Senior Management Team, leadership team within each Home, and employees, fostering a positive culture and promoting high standards in keeping with the vision and mission of the organization.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for CIMHC, maintaining a collaborative approach in communications with internal and external key stakeholders including: Employees,  Residents & Their Families, Board of Directors, Representatives within Municipality of Inverness County, Department of Seniors and Long Term Care (SLTC), Department of Community Services (DCS), Health Association of Nova Scotia (HANS), Nursing Homes of NS Association (NHNSA), and the public.
• Ensure effective risk management principals and practices are in place and utilized and ensure each entity is compliant with established regulations, standards of practice, and service agreements.   
• Build strategic alliances and partnerships with other organizations within the communities served by CIMHC.
• Mentor and guide members of the CIMHC team to build competency and capacity in leadership for the organization and a succession planning strategy.  
• Serve as Administrator of Inverary Manor Long Term Care Home.  

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent field.
• Minimum 5 years’ leadership/management experience. (Leadership experience in a health care environment an asset). 
• Strong critical thinking, strategic planning and change management skills.
• Excellent people management and oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent organization, delegation and prioritization skills.  
• Experience mentoring and growing competencies of key reports.  
• Proficiency with MS 365 and suite of products including MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset
• Experience leading in a Unionized work environment an asset.
• Can provide a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening upon hire.

About Us

County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC) is a Not-for-Profit Corporation under the authority of the Municipality of the County of Inverness. The Corporation is comprised of four (4) separate entities: two (2) Long Term Care Homes; Inverary Manor, (located in Inverness, NS) and Foyer Père Fiset (located in Cheticamp, NS) and two (2) Small Option Homes; Koster Huis (Mabou, NS) and Port Hood Small Options (Port Hood, NS). 

The CIMHC values diversity in our workplace and we welcome all applicants.  Only those who selected for an interview will be contacted. 

*Our company policy requires all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19

Title: Certified Continuing Care Assistant

Date:Dec 2024

Job Type: Permanent, Part time, Casual

Closing Date: Until filled

Work Location: Foyer Père Fiset

Number of Positions: 3

We are searching for a Continuing Care Assistant to join our team at the Foyer Père Fiset in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia.

What we offer:

• Hourly wage range: $22.22 - $24.09 (or $18.72 - $20.22 without certification) plus shift and weekend premiums
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible upon hire for part-time and full-time staff) including travel insurance and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Vacation accrual
• Pension plan with employer contribution
• A $1,000 retention bonus in return for a 2-year commitment (paid upon completion of probationary period)

About the Job

• Assists residents with personal care and activities of daily living, such as: bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment;
• Collaborates with the resident and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Resident Care Plan;
• Plans and/or assists in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities on a daily basis;
• Performs cleaning duties after mealtimes and assists with light housekeeping duties in resident rooms;
• Performs delegated tasks as determined by scope of employment;
• Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident status and safety to RN/LPN Supervisor.

About You

• You have a valid Continuing Care Certification (CCA) or equivalent and are registered with the Health Association of Nova Scotia CCA Registry;
• You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays;
• You can provide a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening upon hire;
• You have experience working with the elderly in a seniors’ living or long-term care environment;(considered an asset);
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course is considered an asset;
• Experience in Palliative Care is considered an asset;
• A valid CPR & First Aid Certification is considered an asset;
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.
• You have a valid work permit and are legally entitled to work in Canada

About Us

County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC) is a Not-for-Profit Corporation under the authority of the Municipality of the County of Inverness. The Corporation is comprised of four (4) separate entities: two (2) Long Term Care Homes; Inverary Manor, (located in Inverness, NS) and Foyer Père Fiset (located in Cheticamp, NS) and two (2) Small Option Homes; Koster Huis (Mabou, NS) and Port Hood Small Options (Port Hood, NS). 

Foyer Père Fiset is a 71-bed long-term care facility (10 which are RCF level and 1 respite room) located in Cheticamp, a traditional Acadian fishing village situated along the picturesque Cabot Trail, nestled between the majestic mountains of the Cape Breton Island highlands and the shining waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Construction of a new modern state-of-the-art replacement facility is expected to begin in the fall of 2023 and open to residents in 2025.

As a designated employer, Foyer Père Fiset values diversity in our workplace and we welcome all applicants.  Only those who selected for an interview will be contacted. 

*Our company policy requires all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19

Job Title: Housekeeping & Laundry Aide / Préposé(e) à l’entretien ménager et à la buanderie

Job Type: Part-time, Full-time, Casual, Temporary 

Date Posted: July 17th, 2025

Closing Date: Until filled

Work Location: Foyer Père Fiset

Number of Positions: 2

We are searching for a Housekeeping & Laundry Aide to join our team at the Foyer Père Fiset in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia.  Access to vehicle is essential as there is no public transport.

What we offer:

• Hourly wage range: $18.47 - $18.77
• 4% Vacation pay

About the Job

• Thoroughly clean common areas including lobbies, hallways, and stairwells; sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing kitchens and bathrooms.
• Thoroughly clean vacant rooms to prepare for incoming residents.
• Collect refuse from residents' rooms and dispose of this refuse in accordance with set procedures.
• Clean and restock housekeeping cart; notify Supervisor when supplies are low.
• Promote safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely, and completing safety education.
• Sorts laundry into appropriate piles based on the type of laundry (linens, mops, personal clothing)
• Operates washing machine using proper washing formulas.
• Operates dryer and extractor; loads clean, wet laundry into the machine, sets dials so the laundry is dried or damp-dried appropriately and unloads the machine.
• Sorts clean laundry into appropriate baskets or racks; counts linen needed for each area as per linen quota and puts on cart; notes name tags on resident clothing and puts on correct rack.
• Picks up soiled laundry and delivers clean laundry to resident areas within the facility using laundry carts.
• Checks laundry for tears, holes, missing buttons, etc.

About You

• Grade 12 or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in commercial housekeeping and/or laundry preferred.
• Ability to learn and work in fast paced environment.
• A high level of initiative for and commitment to completing assignments efficiently and in a warm, friendly, and customer-service-oriented manner.
• You can work independently with minimal supervision and can safely use chemical cleaning agents and equipment.
• Previous housekeeping experience is an asset.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
• You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• You can provide a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening upon hire.
• You have experience working with the elderly in a seniors’ living or long-term care environment. (Considered an asset)
• Bilingual (French/English) or willingness to take courses for speaking French/English.

About Us

County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC) is a Not-for-Profit Corporation under the authority of the Municipality of the County of Inverness. The Corporation is comprised of four (4) separate entities: two (2) Long Term Care Homes; Inverary Manor, (located in Inverness, NS) and Foyer Père Fiset (located in Cheticamp, NS) and two (2) Small Option Homes; Koster Huis (Mabou, NS) and Port Hood Small Options (Port Hood, NS). 

Foyer Père Fiset is a 71-bed long-term care facility (10 which are RCF level and 1 respite room) located in Cheticamp, a traditional Acadian fishing village situated along the picturesque Cabot Trail, nestled between the majestic mountains of the Cape Breton Island highlands and the shining waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Construction of a new modern state-of-the-art replacement facility is expected to begin in the fall of 2023 and open to residents in 2025.

Foyer Père Fiset values diversity in our workplace and we welcome all applicants.  Only those who selected for an interview will be contacted. 

*Our company policy requires all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19

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Titre du poste : Préposé(e) à l’entretien ménager et à la buanderie

Type de poste : Temps partiel, Temps plein, Occasionnel, Temporaire

Date d’affichage : 18 février 2025

Date de clôture : Jusqu’à ce que le poste soit comblé

Lieu de travail : Foyer Père Fiset

Nombre de postes : 2

Nous sommes à la recherche d’un(e) préposé(e) à l’entretien ménager et à la buanderie pour se joindre à notre équipe au Foyer Père Fiset à Chéticamp, Nouvelle-Écosse.

Ce que nous offrons :

• Échelle salariale horaire : 18,47 $ - 18,77 $
• 4 % de paie de vacances

À propos du poste :

• Nettoyer en profondeur les espaces communs, y compris les halls d’entrée, les couloirs et les cages d’escalier : balayer, laver, épousseter, passer l’aspirateur, nettoyer et désinfecter les cuisines et les salles de bain.
• Nettoyer en profondeur les chambres vacantes afin de les préparer pour les nouveaux résidents.
• Ramasser les déchets des chambres des résidents et les éliminer conformément aux procédures établies.
• Nettoyer et réapprovisionner le chariot d’entretien ménager; informer le superviseur lorsque les fournitures sont faibles.
• Promouvoir une culture de sécurité en travaillant en tout temps de manière sécuritaire, notamment en identifiant et signalant les dangers, en respectant les pratiques et procédures de travail sécuritaires, en portant l’équipement de protection individuelle, en soutenant les autres à travailler en toute sécurité et en complétant la formation en sécurité.
• Trier le linge en fonction du type (draps, vadrouilles, vêtements personnels).
• Faire fonctionner la machine à laver en utilisant les formules de lavage appropriées.
• Faire fonctionner la sécheuse et l’extracteur; charger le linge propre et humide dans la machine, régler les cadrans pour assurer un séchage adéquat, puis décharger la machine.
• Trier le linge propre dans les paniers ou supports appropriés; compter le linge requis pour chaque secteur selon le quota établi et l’ajouter au chariot; vérifier les étiquettes de vêtements des résidents et les ranger correctement.
• Ramasser le linge souillé et livrer le linge propre aux secteurs des résidents dans l’établissement à l’aide de chariots à linge.
• Vérifier le linge pour repérer toute déchirure, trou, bouton manquant, etc.

À propos de vous :

• Diplôme d’études secondaires (12e année) ou GED.
• Minimum d’un (1) an d’expérience en entretien ménager commercial et/ou en buanderie (préféré).
• Capacité à apprendre et à travailler dans un environnement rapide.
• Un grand sens de l’initiative et un engagement à accomplir les tâches de manière efficace, chaleureuse, amicale et axée sur le service à la clientèle.
• Capacité à travailler de façon autonome avec un minimum de supervision et à utiliser en toute sécurité des agents de nettoyage chimiques et de l’équipement.
• Une expérience antérieure en entretien ménager est un atout.
• Une passion pour le secteur des soins de santé et/ou l’assurance que les aînés ont accès à des hébergements, services et soins de qualité.
• Capacité à travailler selon un horaire flexible comprenant des quarts de jour, de soir, de fin de semaine et de jours fériés.
• Capacité à fournir une vérification des antécédents criminels claire avec dépistage du secteur vulnérable lors de l’embauche.
• Expérience de travail auprès des personnes âgées dans un milieu de vie pour aînés ou un établissement de soins de longue durée (considéré comme un atout).
• Bilingue (français/anglais) ou disposition à suivre des cours pour améliorer les compétences en français/anglais.

À propos de nous :

La County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC) est une organisation à but non lucratif sous l’autorité de la municipalité du comté d’Inverness. La corporation comprend quatre (4) entités distinctes :

• Deux (2) foyers de soins de longue durée : Inverary Manor (situé à Inverness, N.-É.) et Foyer Père Fiset (situé à Chéticamp, N.-É.).
• Deux (2) foyers à options multiples : Koster Huis (Mabou, N.-É.) et Port Hood Small Options (Port Hood, N.-É.).

Le Foyer Père Fiset est un établissement de soins de longue durée de 71 lits (dont 10 de niveau RCF et 1 chambre de répit) situé à Chéticamp, un village acadien de pêcheurs traditionnel, bordant le pittoresque sentier Cabot, niché entre les majestueuses montagnes des Hautes-Terres de l’île du Cap-Breton et les eaux scintillantes du golfe du Saint-Laurent. La construction d’un nouvel établissement moderne et à la fine pointe de la technologie a débuté à l’automne 2023 et l’ouverture aux résidents est prévue pour 2025.

Le Foyer Père Fiset valorise la diversité en milieu de travail et accueille toutes les candidatures. Seules les personnes sélectionnées pour une entrevue seront contactées.

*Notre politique d’entreprise exige que tous les employés soient vaccinés contre la COVID-19.

Job Title: Licenced Practical Nurse

Job Type: Casual, Part Time

Date Posted: July 28th, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Work Location: Foyer Père Fiset 

Number of Positions: 1

We are searching for a Licenced Practical Nurse to join our team at the Foyer Père Fiset in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia.

What we offer:

• Hourly wage range: $28.32 – $31.48 plus and shift, and weekend premiums
• Paid breaks
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible upon hire for part-time and full-time staff) including travel insurance and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Vacation accrual
• Pension plan with employer contribution
• A $1,000 retention bonus in return for a 2-year commitment (paid upon completion of probationary period)

About the Job

• Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of Resident Care Plans;
• Provides leadership to Resident Care staff and oversees provision of quality of health services respecting the client’s right to individualized planning of health services;
• Works with Management and Resident Care Staff to promote communication and compliance on company policies and procedures;
• Administers and records prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice;
• Applies dressings and treatments according to physicians’ orders and policy;
• Assists with supervision, support, and evaluation of job performance of Resident Care staff.

About You

• You are registered (or eligible to be registered) with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing;
• You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays;
• You can provide a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening upon hire;
• You have experience working with the elderly in a seniors’ living or long-term care environment;
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course is considered an asset;
• You have a valid CPR & First Aid Certification.

About Us

County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC) is a Not-for-Profit Corporation under the authority of the Municipality of the County of Inverness. The Corporation is comprised of four (4) separate entities: two (2) Long Term Care Homes; Inverary Manor, (located in Inverness, NS) and Foyer Père Fiset (located in Cheticamp, NS) and two (2) Small Option Homes; Koster Huis (Mabou, NS) and Port Hood Small Options (Port Hood, NS). 

Foyer Père Fiset is a 71-bed long-term care facility (10 which are RCF level and 1 respite room) located in Cheticamp, a traditional Acadian fishing village situated along the picturesque Cabot Trail, nestled between the majestic mountains of the Cape Breton Island highlands and the shining waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Construction of a new modern state-of-the-art replacement facility is expected to begin in the fall of 2023 and open to residents in 2025.

Foyer Père Fiset values diversity in our workplace and we welcome all applicants.  Only those who selected for an interview will be contacted. 

*Our company policy requires all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19