Director of the Program for Active Living - Kinesiologist LTCJob Category: Therapy ServicesRequisition Number: DIREC032171Posted : September 23, 2026Full-TimeLocationsShowing 1 locationDescriptionThe Village of Riverbank Terracehas an exciting opportunity for a Director of the Program for Active Living (PAL) Kinesiologist to join their team.Status: Permanent Full-TimeLocation: 100 Smyth Road K1H 0A7 Ottawa, ONExpected Start Date: Fall 2026/January 2027Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) and a Tuberculosis (TB) screening test before starting.The expected hiring range for this is $58,000 to $61,000. This role falls within a broader internal salary band, with growth opportunities based on demonstrated performance.How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:Competitive salary, and benefits; Significant opportunities for Growth and DevelopmentOngoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and rewards and recognitionExtended Health Benefits & Retirement SavingsIndividualized Assistance for Team Member Education and DevelopmentLoans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potentialTo be successful as our new Director of the PAL, you will:Have a Degree in Kinesiology with a focus on psychomotor behaviour and exercise rehabilitationMember in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of OntarioProvide leadership and direction for the development, and evaluation of comprehensive operational policies and programs for the Village PAL programProvide leadership,



support and evaluate PAL programs and projects including restorative, restraints, falls, care conferences, and research to practice initiativesCoordinates with external stakeholders including the LHIN regarding OT/PT services, vendor relations for application resident equipment, external service providers for additional therapy/exercise programsParticipates in Village interdisciplinary team meetings or committees as appropriate, while communicating and working in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team membersProvide leadership to the PAL Coordinator(s) and supports PAL Students, Volunteers and contracted therapy services who assist with the PAL programDisplay a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team membersUnderstand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the roleIt would be an asset if our current Director of the PAL has:Experience working in a Long-Term Care settingCurrent Heart Save Level of CPRYou can be you while being a part of our familyAt Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, Village design and culture change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents' satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.We aspire to provide all members of our communities,



including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: "to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident".Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture, and our Villages are more welcoming, open-hearted and vibrant because of it. Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experienceof every person connected to it. Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity and individuality. Regardless of ability, heritage or cultural roots, our people are embraced, just as they are, andwe celebrate andsupportlife purpose within the community.At Schlegel Villages, our hiring practices reflect our commitment to human connection and strong relationships that we strive to provide in our Villages. We do not use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes; applications are reviewed by our recruitment professionals who thoughtfully assess candidate's fit with our posted opportunities, mission and values.

📌 Director Of The Program For Active Living - Kinesiologist Ltc (Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles)
🏢 Schlegel Villages
📍 Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles