Would you like to fill the time with fulfilling work for Seniors?
Join a company that believes in Making Today Great!
Work for a Premier Retirement Community and employer in Barrhaven
Be a part of a team that shares a passion for making a positive impact and see why we are Happier Here™!
Enjoy competitive salary and health benefits, team meals, vacation, sick pay and more!
You.
You have a passion for raising the bar in the retirement industry. You are an energetic, motivated leader who is able to inspire others to provide the highest standards of performance and customer service. You will have experience in a similar setting with skills and knowledge in the areas of facilities management, housekeeping and health and safety management for seniors. You are experienced in managing Team Members and contributing to the overall success of both the Management Team and the Community. You are committed to nurturing careers, fostering learning, and having fun. If creativity, innovation, service and a chance to make a difference in people’s lives are important to you, then we are eager to hear from you.
Us.
What do you get when a team of experienced industry professionals combine their passion and decide it is time to raise the bar in the retirement living industry? You get V!VA Retirement Communities. At V!VA, we aren’t about grand statements or lofty ideals. We are a group of Canadians committed to bringing the right mix of people together to inspire each other and deliver the highest standards of customer service and performance in the retirement industry. At V!VA, we put people first. We are looking for just the right person who shares V!VA’s mission – Making Today Great!
The Career.
Reporting to the Community Director, the Assistant Community Director will join a dynamic team that is dedicated to V!VA’s Team Members, Community Members, and Community’s purpose of Making Today Great!, while fulfilling our Vision to create places where people live, love, and laugh.
This role requires an energetic, motivated leader who will inspire others to uphold the highest standards of performance and customer service.
The incumbent will be responsible for contributing to the Community’s overall financial stability, industry and company policy compliance, and Community Member and Team Member satisfaction.
While the Assistant Community Director's leadership responsibilities extend to all Team Members, they will directly manage the Concierge and Housekeeping/Laundry Teams, the Move-in Coordinator and/or Concierge Lead. They will also oversee the administrative and accounting functions for the Community and, in the absence of the Community Director, serve as the Community Director's representative when required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day operations of the Concierge and Housekeeping/Laundry teams, Move-in Coordinator, and Concierge Lead
- Maintaining high standards for cleanliness and implementing operating policies and procedures
- Coordinating services between teams and other community departments
- Responding to community member and family inquiries, concerns, and issues
- Administering payroll and managing community administration including accounts receivable and payable
- Establishing and maintaining systems and protocols for team member and community member documents and records
- Overseeing community software systems and participating in the implementation of new software programs
- Recruiting and onboarding new team members
- Providing training and development opportunities for team members
- Maintaining high service standards and fostering positive team member relations
- Leading health and safety programs and audits
- Collaborating with other departments to establish exceptional communication and service excellence
- Participating in business planning and monitoring, including budgeting and goal setting
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate for this position is a motivated and energetic leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. They have a customer-focused mindset and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Key qualifications and skills include:
V!VA Retirement Communities welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Successful applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.
V!VA Retirement works and operates in the vulnerable sector and the well-being of our community members and team members is important. For this reason, V!VA Retirement Communities requires that all new Team Members are vaccinated for COVID-19.
Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with V!VA Retirement’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, as amended from time to time, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as amended from time to time.
Additional Information
- Annual Salary: $73 - $78K Annually
- We use AI tools in screening applications
- Vacancy Status: New Role
