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)

What We Offer

- A secure, 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

📌 Lifestyle & Programs Manager (Mississauga)
🏢 Chartwell Career Site English
📍 Mississauga