Harmony and Wellness Manager

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 Temporary Full TimeRecreation and Wellness Manager (Contract until September 2027)to join our Parkland Ancaster team based in Ancaster 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 youve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

Approximate annual salary range: $55000 - $67000
Comprehensive health vision and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire) 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 Shannexs 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

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 GDrivers License
Training in Alzheimers disease and other related dementias

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988 Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

If youre 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 applicationsare kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.