Executive Director / General Manager - Senior Living

Glen Abbey Consulting; Barrie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living management company in North Toronto is looking for an experienced General Manager to lead a vibrant community. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and operational management skills and a resident-focused mindset. This role is pivotal in ensuring resident satisfaction, team development, and compliance with regulations. A competitive compensation package and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance incentives

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, or a related service industry.
• Strong operational management and budgeting experience.
• Proven ability to foster engagement and build community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create a culture of compassion and respect for residents.
• Ensure top-quality service across all care levels while maintaining compliance.
• Manage budgets and align operations with financial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Communication skills

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Healthcare Admin, Hospitality, Gerontology

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced General Manager in senior living or the hospitality industry to lead a vibrant, mid-sized senior living community in North Toronto, offering a continuum of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

As General Manager, you will be the driving force behind our community’s success—leading operations, developing high-performing teams, ensuring resident satisfaction, and creating a culture of excellence and engagement. In short you understand hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead with purpose: Create a culture of compassion, energy, and respect that puts residents at the heart of everything.
• Oversee daily operations: Ensure top-quality service across all care levels while maintaining compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Drive performance: Manage budgets, monitor occupancy, and align operations with financial goals.
• Engage residents and families: Foster trust and satisfaction through consistent communication and responsiveness.
• Inspire your team: Hire, train, and coach a high-performing, service-oriented staff.
• Champion safety and quality: Ensure regulatory compliance, staff training, and risk management.
• Promote the community: Collaborate with sales and marketing to drive occupancy and represent the community locally.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Healthcare Admin, Hospitality, Gerontology, or related field experience.
• 3-5+ years of leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, or a related service industry.
• Strong operational management, budgeting, and team leadership experience (community size 100–200 preferred).
• Resident-focused mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to foster engagement and build community relationships.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and their families.
• Lead a community with support from experienced regional and corporate teams.
• Competitive compensation package and performance incentives.
• Growth opportunities within a respected organization committed to excellence in senior housing.

Apply today and bring energy, purpose, and leadership to a thriving senior living community in North Toronto!