Webinar: The science of food allergy - Understanding the research

November 2 -  9-10 am

Join  this fascinating webinar where Dr. Manel Jordana presents the basic science behind food allergy. He will focus on the research for allergy prevention, allergy therapies, and what could potentially lead to a cure. There will also be time for questions at the end of the presentation. This webinar is presented by Dr. Manel Jordana, MD, PhD, Professor of Pathology and Molecular… More Medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton, ON. He joined the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University in 1988, and has since supervised over 75 trainees, and co-authored 160 scientific papers, reviews and book chapters. Dr. Jordana focuses his research on the immunobiology of allergic diseases, including asthma as well as peanut allergy and anaphylaxis

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GENERAL MANAGER FOOD SERVICE - SQUAMISH, BC

General Manager Food Service 
Squamish, BC -  Relocation Offered 

Your Contribution:
Sodexo Canada has the position you are looking for. Our Healthcare Division is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of  General Manager CSNM (Canadian Society of Nutrition Management)  for our busy healthcare site located in Squamish, BC.  This role will manage a busy patient food site that includes some acute as well as long term care.  The site is located in beautiful Squamish British Columbia and is central to this small costal community.  Your experience working with families in long term care is a strong asset as well as leading a team within a unionized environment.  Relocation is offered as well as a great annual salary, benefits as well as paid vacation.

If you aspire to a job where your initiative and creativity will be highlighted every day, where your management skills will be recognized and if that's what motivates you, we have the position you are searching for.

Recognized as a strategic partner, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 80 countries, Sodexo serves 75 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. Through its more than 100 services, Sodexo provides clients an integrated offering developed over nearly 50 years of experience Sodexo’s success and performance are founded on its independence, its sustainable business model and its ability to continuously develop and engage its 420,000 employees throughout the world.

Accountabilities:
As the General  Manager at our Healthcare account, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of employees and successfully coordinating and directing on the floor food service activities. You will establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship including: high levels of client and customer satisfaction and account retention; strong employee relations; achievement of financial goals particularly around labour costs; and strategically develop efficiencies in the operation. You will report directly to the General Manager of the site.

Growth and Development:
CSNM Designation is mandatory, experience working with long term care facilities is a strong asset, strong experience working with food service/restaurants is desired
2-6 years working with operations, finance, inventory, financial statements experience at the managerial/supervisory level
Proven success in managing food services operations in a healthcare setting an asset
Effective oral and written communication skills are needed 
Management experience in a unionized environment 
Strong ability to manage and promote a safe work environment and lead a safety culture
Effective planning, organizing, and time management skills 
Excellent interpersonal skills 
Ability to select and develop people 
Ability to anticipate and solve problems

Value Behaviours:
Serving Clients and Customers
Integrity
Flexibility
Analysis and Decision Making
Quality Assurance and Safety
Diversity Awareness
Drive and Dependability

Our Advantages 
*A wide array of interesting jobs *Nationwide locations *Tremendous growth possibilities *Continuous learning opportunities *Incentive Plans *Rewards & Recognition *Employee Benefits *Flexible Time *Discounts *Committed to People Development *Promoting Individual and Collective Achievements *Diversity and Inclusion *Corporate Citizenship *Hunger Fighting Initiatives *Environmentally Conscious………… To find out more, come visit us at: www.sodexo.ca

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

“We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.”

*Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.*

Langara Instructor Awarded CSNM's Mentorship Award

Laura Cullen wins prestigious award

The Canadian Society of Nutrition Management recognized long time Langara instructor, Laura Cullen with the Mentor award in June 2017.

The award identifies the individuals who demonstrate:

• Current and relevant knowledge, expertise and leadership in the Food and Nutrition Management profession;
• Personal investment of commitment, time and energy to build a mentoring relationship based on mutual trust and respect;
• The sharing of professional experiences and lessons learned, including successes and mistakes;
• A learning attitude coupled with self-confidence: a positive role model.

Laura was nominated by past and current students and colleagues.   Join us in congratulating Laura! 


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