Lifestyle & Programs Manager
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Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors through engaging and meaningful experiences? Chartwell is looking for a Lifestyle and Programs Manager to design and lead engaging experiences for our retirement residence community. You’ll play a key role in creating a vibrant, welcoming environment where our residents feel inspired, connected, and cared for.
What You’ll Do
- Design and deliver innovative programs aligned with Chartwell’s six dimensions of wellness
- Monitor resident engagement and enhance programming for enjoyment and impact
- Partner with marketing to host events that support community visibility and business goals
- Create communication materials to promote activities and events
- Manage budgets, volunteers, fundraising, and community partnerships
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Lead activity staff, support residence operations, and participate in Manager on Duty rotation
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum one to three years of experience planning or managing recreational programs
- Post-secondary education in recreation, gerontology, social work or similar
- Great communication and leadership skills and customer experience
- Strong organizational and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Valid driver’s license with appropriate classification for passenger transportation, per provincial regulations (or willingness to get one)
- First Aid Certification (we’ll provide the training)
What We Offer
- A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
- A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents
Additional Requirements
- Some physical activity (like lifting boxes) and occasional weekend shifts
- Some travel may be required
- Comfort using AI and other digital platform systems and tools to support daily work
- Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required