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 safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated

Competitive compensation and perks

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 Retirement Residences
📍 Mississauga