Posted 4 months ago
Executive Director (ED)
@ Extendicare (Canada) Inc.
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Extendicare (Canada) Inc. is hiring an Executive Director to lead and manage a long-term care home in Ontario, Alberta or Manitoba, including an immediate opening in Brandon, Manitoba. The role covers overall operations, budget management, regulatory compliance, team development and quality improvement. Full-time; compensation to be discussed during recruitment, with a $5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates in Brandon.
Responsibilities:
- Lead home operations and manage funding within budget
- Ensure compliance with legislation, collective agreements and policies
- Build high-performing teams through development and succession planning
- Lead quality improvement initiatives for resident care
- Engage with residents, families, vendors and community partners
Requirements summary:
- University degree in health, gerontology, business, marketing or social services
- Long-Term Care Administrator Certification where applicable
- Five or more years of health management experience
- Experience leading a unionized multidisciplinary team
- Experience with KPIs, risk management and quality improvement
- Current vulnerable sector check with criminal background check
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Care home, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Long-Term Care Administrator Certification |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Health, Gerontology, Business, Marketing, Social Services |
| Perks mentioned | Relocation assistance, Performance bonus |
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Extendicare (Canada) Inc.
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 298 |
Job Description
Executive Director
Long-Term Care Homes | Ontario, Alberta & Manitoba (including Brandon, MB)
Build Your Leadership Career with Extendicare
Extendicare is currently hiring experienced healthcare leaders for Executive Director opportunities within our Long-Term Care homes across Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba, including an immediate opening in Brandon, Manitoba.
Qualified candidates may also be considered for other active Executive Director opportunities within our network based on their experience, qualifications, and location preferences.
Relocation Bonus
A relocation bonus of $5,000 is available for the Executive Director position in Brandon, Manitoba, for eligible candidates who require relocation.
Why Join Extendicare?
At Extendicare, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating an environment where leaders can grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact. As part of our team, you can expect:
- Opportunities for leadership growth and career advancement
- Ongoing mentorship and professional development
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- Meaningful work that positively impacts residents and families
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Access to a national network of healthcare leaders and resources
- The opportunity to help shape the future of senior care in Canada
Position Summary
The Executive Director is accountable for the overall leadership, strategic planning, and operational management of the long-term care home while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and organizational standards.
Responsibilities:
Lead - Oversee operations and funding expenditures while ensuring compliance with jurisdictional and organizational requirements.
Financial Stewardship - Manage home operations within budget and promote fiscal accountability across departments.
Collaborate - Work with community partners, regional teams, and support teams to enhance resident and team member well-being.
Comply - Ensure adherence to all applicable legislation, collective agreements, and Extendicare policies related to resident care and safety.
Support - Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to managers, employees, residents, and families while building team capacity.
Cultivate - Foster a positive culture focused on quality care, resident rights, teamwork, and regulatory compliance.
Develop - Build high-performing teams through talent development, education, mentorship, and succession planning.
Improve - Lead and support quality improvement initiatives that enhance resident care and operational excellence.
Strategy Development - Partner with leadership teams to develop strategies that strengthen resident care and support organizational goals.
Customer Service - Respond to feedback from residents, families, vendors, and team members with professionalism, empathy, and accountability.
Values Alignment - Champion Extendicare’s Mission, Vision, Values, and commitment to ethics and integrity.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Health, Gerontology, Business, Marketing, or Social Services
- Long-Term Care Administrator Certification (where applicable)
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant health management experience, including budgeting, operating statement analysis, labour relations, and knowledge of legislation governing long-term care operations
- Demonstrated ability to lead and engage a sizeable multidisciplinary team in a unionized environment
- Working knowledge of business planning processes and utilization of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive business success and strategic objectives
- Experience in risk management activities and continuous quality improvement processes
- Passion for person-centred care and supporting seniors
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Background Check, or be willing to obtain one
Equity, Inclusion & Accommodation
Extendicare is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and respected.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced leader passionate about delivering exceptional resident care and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Qualified candidates will be considered for current Executive Director openings across Extendicare's network, including the immediate opportunity in Brandon, Manitoba, as well as other active vacancies that align with their experience and location preferences.
Time Type
Full Time
Compensation Details
Compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Time Type
Full timeCompensation Details
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing quality of life for the people we serve across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to supporting care delivery in homes and communities nationwide. Our corporate roles play a vital part in enabling front-line teams to provide exceptional experiences for clients and families. Together, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability—creating solutions that strengthen our services and improve lives every day.
We are committed to providing competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. This opportunity is a replacement for an existing role and to support transparency, a hiring range may be included with this posting. However, final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
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