Job DescriptionIf you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Outstanding People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.We are searching for a
General Manager
to join our
Parkland West Bedford
team based in
Bedford, Nova Scotia .
Meaningful BenefitsYou will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities outstanding places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
Life, travel, and other insurances
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
RRSP program (5% employer matching)
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel,



and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About The Chance
Providing leadership and overseeing the provision of quality services respecting the resident’s right to individualized planning of services
Managing available resources to promote optimal resident and employee satisfaction
Overseeing the process to respond to resident inquiries, complaints, and comments
Fostering the development of a quality culture that shapes the values, beliefs, and actions of all staff through the application of a continuous quality improvement philosophy
Leading the facility management team toward the organizational, facility and departmental goals and priorities
Working with the management team to promote communication and compliance to policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
Identifying and managing risk as it applies to the human, physical and financial resources
Promoting and marketing of the facility and its’ services within the community and surrounding area
Ongoing monitoring of facility occupancy and adjustment of marketing strategy and activities to achieve occupancy goals




Ensuring established division and department standards are adhered to by all staff.
About YouIn addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, you bring:
Undergraduate degree in health-related field, business or hospitality required
Master’s degree in health-related field, business or hospitality an asset
Minimum 7 years management experience
Previous experience in working with the elderly in long-term care or a seniors retirement living environment an asset
Diploma in gerontology an asset
Must be willing to participate in related professional affiliations as identified by the organization
Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.
Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.Com .
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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