Recreation and Wellness Manager

Njoyn; Ajax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a passionate Recreation and Wellness Manager to lead a dedicated team in Ajax. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents through innovative recreational programming and wellness initiatives. You will provide leadership, ensure compliance with safety standards, and foster a collaborative environment for team members. With a commitment to growth and development, this position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive community. Join a team that values compassion, honesty, and professionalism, and help create exceptional experiences for seniors in a vibrant and fulfilling work atmosphere.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits

Life and travel insurance

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7

RRSP program with employer matching

Vacation accrual

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks program discounts

Continuing education and training

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in recreation or wellness.
• Degree in Recreation or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all operational elements of the Recreation and Wellness department.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of the Recreation and Wellness team.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and training.

Skills

People Leadership

Recreational Programming

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Emergency First Aid and CPR

Alzheimer’s Disease Training

Education

Degree in Recreation

Kinesiology

Personal Fitness Instruction

Music Therapy

Gerontology

Event Planning

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Recreation and Wellness Manager to join our Parkland Ajax team based in Ajax, Ontario.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• 1 Year Contract
• Provides leadership and oversight to all operational elements of the Recreation and Wellness department to ensure compliance to brand standards, policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates the work of the Recreation and Wellness team
• Oversees the full recruitment process of Recreation and Wellness team members
• Ensures new team members are orientated and trained on all departmental standards
• Manages the professional development of the team
• Monitors performance and provides coaching
• Completes performance and development discussion for team members
• Holds regular departmental meetings and team talks
• Adheres to both provincial and Shannex food safety standards and holds team to the same standards
• Takes every reasonable precaution in all circumstances to ensure the health and safety of team members and all others in the workplace, including but not limited to, providing supervision, training, information, and equipment needed for employees to do their job safely
• Maintains safety and sanitation in the department to meet legislative / organizational standards
• Ensures Resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Minimum of five (5) years of people leadership experience in a recreation or wellness setting
• Experience in programming and planning for seniors in a recreational environment
• Degree in Recreation or other related disciplines including Kinesiology, Personal Fitness Instruction, Music Therapy, Gerontology or Event Planning
• Current Food Safety Certification
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification
• Valid Class 4 Driver’s License
• Training in Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Milestone Communities, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.