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Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care.

With over 25 years of dedication, we prioritize the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with purpose and passion for life, looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Are you a driven clinical leader looking to make an impact? Passionate about senior care? Our next Health and Wellness Manager is a values‑driven leader with a passion for overseeing and managing the clinical program.

Strong clinical skills and compassion for delivering exceptional care will enable you to provide top‑notch, individualized service to our residents. You’ll excel at resident and employee safety and well‑being, and your expertise in hiring and training superstar clinical experts will ensure a highly effective team.

As a dedicated clinician, you’ll deliver best‑in‑class care to our residents, living our values and inspiring your team to do the same.

You will work closely with the Executive Director, regional clinical team, and departmental managers to maximize resident satisfaction, ensuring a positive living experience for our residents. Cultivating strong relationships with residents, family members, employees, managers, and regional support teams and agencies will be integral to fostering a supportive and caring community for our residents.

You’ll participate in care conferences, conduct resident assessments, and develop service plans, ensuring individualized care for each resident. You will diligently adhere to all relevant organizational, provincial and federal acts and regulations, ensuring legal and ethical compliance in all aspects of resident care.

Perks And Benefits For The Health And Wellness Manager

- Competitive Compensation Package:



a lucrative salary that reflects experience and expertise, eligibility for a department manager bonus plan, and opportunity for annual merit increases.
- Comprehensive Onboarding and Training: an extensive four‑week onboarding program to equip you with knowledge, skills and tools.
- Coaching and Mentoring: ongoing growth through guidance from Regional and National teams.
- Dedicated Support: access to support staff and resources, including administrative, operational, legal and finance.
- Flexible Advantages Plan: medical, health and dental coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an RRSP matching program.
- Generous Time Off: three weeks of vacation per year, plus additional sick and personal days.
- Rewards and Recognition: service awards and celebration stations for dedication and achievements.
- Career Growth Opportunities: clear paths to regional and national positions.

Expected Salary

$70,000/annually

Skills For Success

- Clinical competence
- Critical thinking for complex care decisions
- Strong people leadership skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective emotional support
- Empathy and compassion
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptable to unique situations
- A team player and collaborator
- Technical proficiency with moderate computer skills
- Ethical and confidential in handling information
- Advocate for residents’ rights and needs
- Continual learning mindset

Your Experience





- Registered as a Registered Practical Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse with relevant provincial registration.
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant clinical experience and one (1) year of leadership experience, preferably in a retirement residence.
- Experience managing a multidisciplinary team in a unionized environment.
- Experience mentoring, training, and developing nursing staff, fostering a positive work environment and ongoing education.
- Experience recruiting and building a strong team that delivers personalized clinical support, maintaining resident assessments and care plans for optimal quality.
- Understanding of budgets and financials to monitor department expenses and ensure proper billing.
- Up‑to‑date knowledge of regulations, acts, program standards and pertinent provincial legislation.
- Provision of a current Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) within the last six months or willingness to obtain one.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

Even if your past experience doesn’t align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles, and we’re always looking for great talent.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity‑deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Cogir is committed to ensuring all employment practices are inclusive and will provide accommodation for candidates upon request.

Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range.

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📌 Health and Wellness Manager (Kitchener)
🏢 Cogir Real Estate
📍 Kitchener