Executive Director - AgeCare Aspen

AgeCare Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Career growth

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare Aspen in Calgary is seeking an Executive Director to lead the community's operations, governance, and strategic direction in alignment with AgeCare's values. You will allocate budget resources, develop policies, and supervise a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional resident care and regulatory compliance.

Strong leadership, risk management, and community engagement are essential for success. This on-site role demands a hands-on leader who can drive quality improvements, manage

Qualifications

• University degree required and healthcare management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of health management experience with budgeting and operations.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a unionized setting.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, policy development and risk management.
• Passion for person-centered care and resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the community's business planning within budget.
• Manage operations to meet quality and KPI targets and align with AgeCare values.
• Provide ownership and accountability for home operations with collaborative leadership.
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure contracts meet outcomes.
• Prepare and present reports to residents, staff, stakeholders and leadership.
• Report on business outcomes and audits for the community.
• Foster a culture of resident safety for adults with complex needs.

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Staff management

Quality improvement

Strategic planning

Policy implementation

Education

University degree in Health, Gerontology, Business, Marketing or Social Services

Job description

Work Location: AgeCare Aspen

Address: 8566 Spring Creek Manor SW, Calgary, AB, T3E 2A7
FTE: 1.0
Employment Type: Regular Full Time, On-Site

The Opportunity

The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for leadership, administration, and management of all AgeCare's community services while reflecting the organization’s values of Trust, Quality, Respect & Teamwork.

Duties for the Executive Director will include allocating budget resources, formulating policies, coordinating business operations, monitoring, and motivating staff, managing operational costs, and ensuring good client service.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the development, prioritization, and implementation of the Community’s business planning goals. In consultation with the Regional Director Operations and ensure that these are met within available budgetary and fiscal resources, and appropriate time frames.
• Manage operations to yield high quality outcomes and standards of care and service consistent with AgeCare's mission, values, and corporate expectations, exceed Quality KPI targets internally for all services.
• To fully understand and practice the management style of "Ownership, Accountability and Responsibility" for directing all the home's operations with a collaborative approach to leadership of direct reports.
• Subcontractor Management to ensure contract execution and outcomes are clearly measured and delivered.
• Produce and present the community's relevant reports to residents, community, staff, stakeholders, and corporate representatives.
• Responsible to report on key business outcomes and audits as defined for each community.
• Continually provides an environment promoting a culture of resident safety for adults and/or seniors with complex behaviours, whose primary diagnosis includes mental illness, dementia or other cognitive disorders.

What You Bring

• A university degree in Health, Gerontology, Business, Marketing or Social Services.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant health management experience including budgeting, operating statement analysis, labour relations and a thorough awareness of applicable legislation governing LTC operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage and manage a sizeable multidisciplinary team, in a unionized environment.
• Solid understanding of business planning processes and business metrics.
• Experience in risk management activities and demonstrated knowledge of continuous quality improvement processes.
• Passion to promote a person-centered care philosophy and work with seniors.
• Awareness of community agencies and resources for addiction and mental health clients (both inside and outside of AHS) is an asset. Training in critical incident stress management preferred.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive leadership team.
• Meaningful Work: Your leadership supports staff wanting to bring their best selves to work and provide best care for the resident population we serve.
• Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

About AgeCare

For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you!

At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.