Job 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 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 protected, 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

About Us
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-(phone hidden).

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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📌 Lifestyle & Programs Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Chartwell Retirement Residences
📍 Ontario