Executive Director

Grey County; Markdale; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a dedicated Executive Director for its Long-Term Care division in Markdale, Ontario. The successful candidate will offer strong leadership, manage daily operations, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and oversee staff performance within a long-term care setting. Ideal applicants will possess a degree in Health or Social Services and at least 5 years of relevant managerial experience. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of residents through exemplary care practices and team collaboration.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Accommodations available for applicants

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of managerial experience in health or social sector.
• Experience managing staff in a fast-paced, unionized environment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all activities in the care home.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Prepare reports and manage financial resources.
• Direct staffing and recruitment processes.
• Work with community partners for improving services.

Skills

Leadership

Human Resources Management

Compliance Knowledge

Relationship Building

Strategic Planning

Education

Post-secondary degree in Health or Social Services

Completion of Long-Term Care Home Administration program

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. | Expires Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:59 a.m.

Join us and help make a difference in healthcare! We are proud to be home to 300+ residents across our three long term care communities. Our team members pride themselves in providing exemplary person-centered quality care. Our “Colour It Your Way” philosophy is our framework and foundation that guides us to ensuring our residents and team members have a positive and rewarding experience. We are looking for enthusiastic caring individuals who are dedicated and have the desire to be part of a team that enriches the lives of others.

Come join us and be part of our Colour It Care Team.

Grey County Long-Term Care is recruiting a permanent, full-time Executive Director at Grey Gables in Markdale, ON. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Applications will be accepted until Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Purpose

The Executive Director provides leadership consistent with the mission, vision and values of the organization to the Care Community staff that provides quality resident care in an environment that is safe, comfortable and promotes maximum resident independence, and meets residents' physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs.

Under the direction of the Director of Long-Term Care the Executive Director has responsibility for human and labour relations, fiscal performance, continuous quality improvement, risk management, positive community relations and partnerships and compliance with relevant legislation and standard. The Executive Director provides leadership and works to further the strategic plan of the organization and directly supervises leadership positions in their respective Long-Term Care Community. It is expected that the Executive Director’s decision-making is grounded in a deep understanding of Grey County Long Term Care’s COLOUR IT YOUR WAY values, and empathy for, seniors’ needs in the long term care community.

Responsibilities

• Administers, directs and manages all activities in the home through effective strategic and operational planning, ethical decision making and innovation.
• Ensures compliance to Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Regulations, Ministry of Labour legislation, Resident’s Bills of Rights and the County of Grey’s policies and procedures.
• Provides strong leadership which encourages the participation, commitment and contributions of staff that result in the provision of high-quality resident care and the creation of an innovative environment of excellence.
• Is responsible for the protection, control, management and effective utilization of the physical and financial resources of the home, including budget and internal controls.
• Prepares regular reports and provides useful, timely, accurate information to the Director of Long Term Care in order to effectively manage quality, risk and budget, anticipate community issues and new opportunities and make informed decisions.
• Establishes and maintains effective liaison between the Long Term Care Committee of Management, the Medical Director, and staff of the home to ensure that medical care policies are in place that meet residents' needs.
• Works in conjunction with the Leadership Team to implement health related programs, to correct deficiencies, make improvements to the standards of cleanliness, dietary and environmental factors that will influence the residents' health and comfort.
• Prepares annual operating and capital budgets. Recommends changes and improvements to programs and services. Directs operations within budgets that County Council has approved.
• Responsible for effective staffing, recruitment, selection and orientation of staff.
• Facilitates a cooperative and productive labour relations environment.
• Directs regular reviews of programs, services and operations for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Promotes and assists the continued operation of effective and representative Residents' Council and Family Council.
• Promotes effective relationships with families of residents', hospitals, community service organizations and other Long Term Care facilities.
• Plays a leadership role in the delivery of Long Term Care services in the region.
• Establishes and maintains effective liaison with Provincial staff in appropriate Ministries.
• Actively involved in learning new techniques and acquiring new skills and methods for operating a Long Term Care community.
• Responsible for occupational health and safety practices in own position, as a manager and an employee with the County of Grey.

NOTE: All of the above responsibilities are intended to allow maximum independence and responsibility, while recognizing the position must work directly with the Director of Long Term Care to ensure consistency, conformity and efficiency in the overall operation of all County Long-Term Care Homes.

Working Conditions

Hours of work are 35 per week with overtime as required to meet the obligations of the position. Works in a relatively high profile. Work is subject to interruption and requests for assistance and interpretation of directives. Work is subject to emotionally loaded situations involving residents, employees and client groups.

Contacts

Internal Working Relationships

Regular working relations with the Director of Long-Term, Executive Directors, Care Community Leadership team members, Medical Director, Care Community Staff, Attending Physicians, Volunteers, Residents and their families.

External Working Relationships

Represents the Home at a senior level with Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC), Ontario Health, Legal Counsel, Consultants, Architect, Union Representatives, Suppliers, Social Service Agencies, Municipal and Health Associations, Administrators and Executive Directors of Other Long Term Care Facilities, Public Health Unit, Hospitals, Physicians, Ontario Health Teams.

Key Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree (3 years’) or post-secondary diploma (2 years’) in Health or Social Services.
• Must have completed a program in Long-Term Care Home Administration that is at least 100 hours in duration of instruction. Possess the qualifications to be an Administrator in the Province of Ontario.
• At least 5 years progressive experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity in the health or social sector (Long Term Care preferred)
• Experience motivating, leading, supervising and/or managing staff in a fast-paced, politically-sensitive, unionized environment.
• Experience in creating, monitoring and maintaining systems to ensure safety, and achieving positive outcomes, of a high standard, in clinical care and services in a Long Term Care home setting.
• Experience in assessing, planning, managing, directing and evaluating operational, financial and management systems and physical resources, including Human Resource management and labour relations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (MLTC), Ontario Regulations 79/10, Ministry of Labour and Public Health and other stakeholders.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Access to reliable transportation for travel to and from off site meetings, etc.

Impact of Error

The consequence of judgement errors in program development, administration and Management would lead to seriously compromised care for the residents, likely loss of revenue, ill-conceived policy and procedure, and possible personal and corporate liability.

Grey County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and promotes a culture of respect where all team members are valued for their unique talents, knowledge and lived experiences.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to outline accommodation needs when submitting their application. If alternate methods of application are required, candidates can email [e-mail] .

This recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.

Based on the nature of the position, pre-employment screening may be required including but not limited to; Criminal Record Searches, Financial Credit Inquiries; Educational and Credential Verification; Driver’s Abstracts; Drug/Alcohol Testing; Pre-Medical Testing and Investigative Employment References.