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Lifestyle & Programs Manager

Mississauga, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 17, 2026
1 position

$55,000–$60,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Oct 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Lifestyle and Programs Manager designs and delivers innovative wellness programs to enhance the lives of seniors within the retirement community. They are also responsible for managing budgets, leading activity staff, and fostering community partnerships to support residence goals.

Job details

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 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 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 accessibility@chartwell.com or call 1-888-663-6448. 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have one to three years of experience in recreational programming and post-secondary education in a relevant field like gerontology or social work. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and a valid driver's license are required for this role.