Executive Director (ED)

Extendicare; Markham; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship and professional development

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking an Executive Director for their Long-Term Care homes across Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba, including an immediate opening in Brandon, Manitoba. The role focuses on leadership, strategic planning, and operational management, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a university degree in Health, Gerontology, or a related field, and a minimum of five years of health management experience. Extendicare offers a relocation bonus of $5,000 for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant health management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and engage a sizeable multidisciplinary team.
• Working knowledge of business planning processes and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and funding expenditures while ensuring compliance.
• Manage home operations within budget and promote fiscal accountability.
• Work with community partners to enhance resident and team member well-being.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Budgeting and financial management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Person-centered care

Education

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

Long-Term Care Administrator Certification

Job description

Executive Director

Long-Term Care Homes | Ontario, Alberta & Manitoba (including Brandon, MB)

Build Your Leadership Career with Extendicare

Extendicare is currently hiring experienced healthcare leaders for Executive Director opportunities within our Long-Term Care homes across Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba, including an immediate opening in Brandon, Manitoba. Qualified candidates may also be considered for other active Executive Director opportunities within our network based on their experience, qualifications, and location preferences.

Relocation Bonus

A relocation bonus of $5,000 is available for the Executive Director position in Brandon, Manitoba, for eligible candidates who require relocation.

Why Join Extendicare?

• Opportunities for leadership growth and career advancement
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Meaningful work that positively impacts residents and families
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Access to a national network of healthcare leaders and resources
• The opportunity to help shape the future of senior care in Canada

Position Summary

The Executive Director is accountable for the overall leadership, strategic planning, and operational management of the long-term care home while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead – Oversee operations and funding expenditures while ensuring compliance with jurisdictional and organizational requirements.
• Financial Stewardship – Manage home operations within budget and promote fiscal accountability across departments.
• Collaborate – Work with community partners, regional teams, and support teams to enhance resident and team member well‑being.
• Comply – Ensure adherence to all applicable legislation, collective agreements, and Extendicare policies related to resident care and safety.
• Support – Provide hands‑on leadership and guidance to managers, employees, residents, and families while building team capacity.
• Cultivate – Foster a positive culture focused on quality care, resident rights, teamwork, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop – Build high‑performing teams through talent development, education, mentorship, and succession planning.
• Improve – Lead and support quality improvement initiatives that enhance resident care and operational excellence.
• Strategy Development – Partner with leadership teams to develop strategies that strengthen resident care and support organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Respond to feedback from residents, families, vendors, and team members with professionalism, empathy, and accountability.
• Values Alignment – Champion Extendicare’s Mission, Vision, Values, and commitment to ethics and integrity.

Qualifications

• University degree in Health, Gerontology, Business, Marketing, or Social Services
• Long-Term Care Administrator Certification (where applicable)
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant health management experience, including budgeting, operating statement analysis, labour relations, and knowledge of legislation governing long‑term care operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead and engage a sizeable multidisciplinary team in a unionized environment
• Working knowledge of business planning processes and utilization of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive business success and strategic objectives
• Experience in risk management activities and continuous quality improvement processes
• Passion for person‑centred care and supporting seniors
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Background Check, or be willing to obtain one

Equity, Inclusion & Accommodation

Extendicare is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and respected.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced leader passionate about delivering exceptional resident care and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates will be considered for current Executive Director openings across Extendicare's network, including the immediate opportunity in Brandon, Manitoba, as well as other active vacancies that align with their experience and location preferences.

Time Type: Full Time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing quality of life for the people we serve across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission‑driven team committed to supporting care delivery in homes and communities nationwide. Our corporate roles play a vital part in enabling front‑line teams to provide exceptional experiences for clients and families. Together, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability—creating solutions that strengthen our services and improve lives every day.

We are committed to providing competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. This opportunity is a replacement for an existing role and to support transparency, a hiring range may be included with this posting. However, final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.