Posted 2 days ago
Lifestyle & Programs Manager
@ Chartwell
Waterloo, Ontario
Overview
Chartwell is hiring a Lifestyle and Programs Supervisor, reporting to the Lifestyle and Programs Manager, to run day-to-day resident programs across the six dimensions of wellness. The role guides activity aides and volunteers, keeps the program calendar and resident communications current, and monitors safety and participation. The posting states full-time work with flexible hours as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate programs across the six dimensions of wellness
- Prepare calendars, newsletters and resident communications
- Assign work and train activity aides and volunteers
- Build resident relationships and escalate significant issues
- Monitor program safety, participation and quality
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in recreation, gerontology or social work, or relevant experience
- One to three years in retirement living, long-term care or healthcare
- Experience coordinating programs and guiding staff or volunteers
- Understanding of aging and respect for residents' backgrounds
- Strong planning, communication, service and computer skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | TB Test |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Recreation, Gerontology, Social work |
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Chartwell
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Making People's Lives Better
Full company description
At Chartwell Retirement Residences, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities. Chez Chartwell résidences pour retraités, nous sommes dédiés au MIEUX-ÊTRE de nos résidents, de leurs proches et de nos employés. Rejoignez une équipe exceptionnelle et diversifiée de gens inspirants, qui ont à cœur d’offrir des expériences personnalisées, fondées sur des relations chaleureuses et humaines, à tous ceux et celles qui vivent et travaillent dans nos résidences.
- LinkedIn followers
- 46,907
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,395
- Reported office locations
- 7070 Derrycrest Dr, Mississauga, Ontario L5W 0G5, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Elder Care
- Nursing and Residential Care
- Other recorded names
- Chartwell
- Chartwell Career Site English
- Chartwell Retirement Residences
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 568,322,903
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Chartwell Retirement Residences, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities. Chez Chartwell résidences pour…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 728 |
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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
At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.
Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] or call 1-888-663-6448.
Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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