Position: Lifestyle and Programs Manager 
Location: Barrie, Ontario 
Position Type: Full Time
 
Allandale Station Retirement Residence is opening its doors on October 1, 2019! We are now building an exceptional team of managers and inviting applicants to apply to the role of Lifestyle and Programs Manager. We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic individual to develop and lead recreational programs and services, which promote a healthy and active living environment for our residents.  
 
The successful candidate’s areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Designing and implementing recreational programming opportunities for all residents, this includes developing options for individual, small, and large group activities;
• Helping to create an environment that is positive, friendly, creative, and fun. Building a recreation program that enrishes the life of each resident ; ongoing auditing this programs to ensure it meets the residents’ needs and preferences, including specialized activities for any cognitively impaired residents;
• Assisting to market the home, providing tours, and encouraging potential residents to choose the residence as their new home;
• Offering new programs throughout the year, designed to reflect changing resident needs, interests and, seasons;       
• Liaising with Residents’ Council on a regular basis to solicit feedback on the programs being offered and to evaluate programs;
• Assisting in the orientation of new residents;
• Ensuring a smooth transition for new residents by liasing with the appropriate departments, ensuring all revelvant information is communicated in a timely manner;
• Forecasting and monitoring expenditures from the budget allocated to recreation programs;
• Developing, planning, and executing events for residents and guests;
• Participating in and promoting the residence at planned marketing events;
• Promoting and representing the residence to foster a positive community relations program;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with community partners
• Providing leadership and is responsible for hiring, training,  and scheduling of recreation staff and volunteers;
• Developing and ensuring distributing of the monthly activities calendar;
• Providing support and responding to resident and family inquiries and concerns related recreation programs;
• Ensuring compliance of all applicable legislation, for example the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 and its regulations;
• Other related duties, as assigned.

 
The key qualifications for this position will include, but are not limited to: 

• The ideal candidate has at least two (2) years of recreation experience in a similar setting, including roles where you have demonstrated leadership;
• Graduate of a certificate/diploma or degree program in recreation or gerontology;
• Empathy for and understanding towards the needs of our senior residents;
• You are a cooperative team leader who is accountable and self-directed;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate to our senior residents, their families, colleagues, and guests in a friendly and professional manner;
• The ability to focus on multiple tasks with ease while maintaining a warm and welcoming demeanor to residents and guests;
• Excellent organization and time management skills to manage workflow;
• Taking initiative while exercising good judgment at all times;
• The ability to conduct your work on a computer utilizing Microsoft Office programs;
• Valid G-class provincial driver’s license; an F-class licence is preferred;
• Three (3) years of experience where you were employed driving and transporting passengers is a definite asset; 
• As a valued member of the management team, you will participate in the weekend Manager on Duty rotation;
• A criminal records/vulnerable sector screen, TB screening using a two-step Mantoux tuberculin test, and satisfactory professional references.

 
To apply, please send your resume to: careers@allandalestation.ca
 
 
Allandale Station Retirement Residence welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest in Allandale Station Retirement Residence. Please be advised that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.