Contract - Lifestyle & Programs Manager

The Opportunity

As a Lifestyle and Programs Supervisor at Chartwell, reporting to the Lifestyle and Programs Manager, you’ll coordinate the day-to-day delivery of meaningful programs that reflect residents’ interests and the six dimensions of wellness. You’ll work directly with residents while guiding activity aides and volunteers, supporting safe program delivery, and helping the Manager maintain an engaging calendar.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate programs across the six dimensions of wellness

• Prepare program calendars, newsletters, events, outings, and resident communications

• Assign work and guide, orient, and train activity aides and volunteers

• Build resident relationships, respond to concerns, and escalate significant issues

• Coordinate volunteers and community partners to expand program opportunities

• Monitor program safety, participation, quality, risks, and improvement opportunities

What You’ll Bring

• Post-secondary education in recreation, gerontology, social work, or relevant experience

• One to three years of experience in retirement living, long-term care, or healthcare

• Experience coordinating programs and guiding employees or volunteers

• Understanding of aging and respect for residents’ backgrounds, interests, and abilities

• Strong planning, communication, service, computer, and community-relations skills

What We Offer

• A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Opportunities for leadership development and career growth

• A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed

• Physical ability to meet job demands, including standing, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods, and operating cleaning equipment

• Preparedness to respond to emergency situations

• Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required