Recreation and Wellness Manager (Mississauga)

Job Number: J- Job Title: Recreation and Wellness Manager Job Category: Management & Leadership Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: Parkland on the Glen Schedule: Rotational Number of Positions: 1 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 Excellent 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 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. Extra benefits include: Approximate annual salary range: $48, - $61, 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 Work Perks 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 current 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 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 Smart Serve Certification Current Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification Valid GDrivers License Training in Alzheimers disease and other related dementias 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 Care. In 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. Join our Team Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2nft0e