Description

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 workplace 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




Outstanding 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 safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
Competitive compensation and advantages
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
Transparent Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required

📌 Lifestyle & Programs Manager Mississauga (Canada)
🏢 Chartwell
📍 Canada