Posted 4 days ago
Lifestyle & Programs Manager
@ Chartwell
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Chartwell is hiring a Lifestyle and Programs Manager to design, deliver and lead recreational and wellness programs for seniors in its retirement residences. The role leads activity staff, manages budgets, volunteers and partnerships, and joins a Manager on Duty rotation with occasional weekend shifts. The posting requires one to three years of recreation program experience and a valid driver's licence (or willingness to obtain one).
Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver wellness-aligned programs for residents
- Monitor engagement and enhance programming
- Host events with marketing and create promotional materials
- Manage budgets, volunteers, fundraising and partnerships
- Lead activity staff and participate in Manager on Duty rotation
Requirements summary:
- One to three years planning or managing recreation programs
- Post-secondary education in recreation, gerontology or social work
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Microsoft Word and Excel skills
- Valid driver's licence with passenger classification or willingness to obtain
- First Aid certification (training provided)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Recreation, Gerontology, Social work |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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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 | 730 |
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Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors through engaging and meaningful experiences? Chartwell is looking for a Lifestyle and Programs Manager to design and lead engaging experiences for our retirement residence community. You’ll play a key role in creating a vibrant, welcoming environment where our residents feel inspired, connected, and cared for.
What You’ll Do
- Design and deliver innovative programs aligned with Chartwell’s six dimensions of wellness
- Monitor resident engagement and enhance programming for enjoyment and impact
- Partner with marketing to host events that support community visibility and business goals
- Create communication materials to promote activities and events
- Manage budgets, volunteers, fundraising, and community partnerships
Lead activity staff, support residence operations, and participate in Manager on Duty rotation
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum one to three years of experience planning or managing recreational programs
- Post-secondary education in recreation, gerontology, social work or similar
- Great communication and leadership skills and customer experience
- Strong organizational and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Valid driver’s license with appropriate classification for passenger transportation, per provincial regulations (or willingness to get one)
- First Aid Certification (we’ll provide the training)
- 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
- Some physical activity (like lifting boxes) and occasional weekend shifts
- Some travel may be required
- Comfort using AI and other digital platform systems and tools to support daily work
- 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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