An Extraordinary Opportunity Awaits - V!VA Leaside Opens in 2026!
Would you like to fill your time with meaningful, fulfilling work for Seniors?
Join the exclusive launch team at V!VA Leaside - Toronto's premier luxury retirement residence
Craft a truly exceptional lifestyle experience from the ground up in one of the city's most prestigious neighbourhoods
Join a company that believes in Making Today Great!
Be a part of a distinguished founding team curating an exceptional lifestyle experience for our Community Members from day one
Surround yourself with excellence, compassion, and innovation - and discover why we are Happier Here™!
Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, team meals, vacation, sick pay, and more!
You.
You are a warm, energetic, and service-focused professional who enjoys helping others and creating exceptional experiences. You take pride in being organized, dependable, and detail-oriented while providing outstanding customer service to Community Members, families, guests, and Team Members.
You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and understand the importance of safety, professionalism, and teamwork. Whether assisting with deliveries, supporting Community Member move-ins, helping guests, or maintaining a welcoming arrival experience, you approach each day with a positive attitude and a commitment to Making Today Great!
If making a difference in people's lives is important to you, we would love 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 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 one another and deliver the highest standards of hospitality, customer service, and performance. We put people first and are looking for individuals who share our purpose of Making Today Great!
The Career.
As a Receiver / Door Person at a V!VA Retirement Community, you will be responsible for creating a positive first impression while supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Community.
Working closely with the Welcome Coordinator, the Concierge Team, and other departments, you will assist with Community Member move-ins, deliveries, shipping and receiving, guest assistance, and general property support. You will help ensure Community Members, families, guests, vendors, and Team Members receive exceptional service while maintaining a safe, organized, and welcoming environment.
You will serve as a role model for V!VA's Values and Culture, creating an environment where Community Members, guests, and Team Members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide a warm, welcoming, and professional presence for Community Members, families, guests, and visitors
Assist Community Members and guests entering and exiting vehicles and provide assistance with personal belongings when required
Assist with Community Member inquiries, directions, transportation arrangements, and general assistance requests
Assist with Community Member move-ins in partnership with the Welcome Coordinator and Concierge Team
Receive, inspect, and process incoming deliveries and shipments
Match deliveries to purchase orders and verify shipment accuracy
Coordinate and track incoming shipments while maintaining accurate receiving records
Sort and distribute incoming packages and deliveries throughout the Community
Maintain inventory of shipping, receiving, and delivery supplies
Conduct quality checks of received goods and report discrepancies as required
Assist with freight scheduling and vendor coordination when required
Support the Concierge Team during periods of coverage as needed
Complete regular perimeter walks and report safety, security, maintenance, or environmental concerns
Support emergency response procedures and assist during emergency situations when required
Maintain receiving areas, entrances, exits, and surrounding areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition
Operate company vehicles and move vehicles on Community property in a safe and responsible manner when required
Adhere to all V!VA policies, procedures, health and safety requirements, and service standards
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Previous experience in hospitality, retirement living, customer service, shipping and receiving, concierge, or a related environment considered an asset
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Passion for creating positive first impressions and delivering exceptional service experiences
A warm, welcoming, and professional approach when interacting with Community Members, guests, families, vendors, and Team Members
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to safely handle deliveries, shipments, and inventory while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Valid G Class driver's licence with a satisfactory driving record
Knowledge of safe lifting practices and workplace safety procedures
Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and move up to 50 lbs
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and statutory holidays as required
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) required
- Available for call-ins and emergency coverage when required
- Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English
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 Communities operates within the vulnerable sector and the well-being of our community members and team members is important. For this reason, V!VA Retirement Communities requires 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
- Wage: $26 per Hour
- We use AI tools in screening applications
- Vacancy Status: New
Now Hiring – V!VA Leaside Opening Team
Join us at our upcoming V!VA Leaside Job Fair
We’re hiring for our newest community opening Fall 2026—and we’d love to meet you.
July 17 & 18 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Leaside Memorial Community Gardens – William Lea Room
1073 Millwood Rd., Toronto, ON
Walk-ins welcome — bring your resume and your energy!
RSVP: https://viva-retirement-communities.applynow.net.au/jobs/ViVA142510226
Learn more: Leaside Retirement Living | VIVA Retirement Communities
Please note: Due to the anticipated volume of interest, only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted. We kindly ask that you do not send follow-up emails or call regarding the status of your application. Candidate updates will be provided in early August.
