Activities Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Temporary Full-Time, Salaried
2799 Yew St, Vancouver, BC V6K 4W2
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Lifestyle & Programs Manager to join our team in covering an 18 Month Maternity Coverage. This role develops and oversees the recreation program that provides fun and meaningful events, activities and services that promotes an active lifestyle for residents in the community.
What You’ll Do
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Create a fun and uplifting atmosphere in the retirement community
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Develop strong relationships with residents, staff, families and community partners
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Plan, promote, implement and evaluate a dynamic recreation program that meets identified psychosocial, physical, intellectual and spiritual needs, interests and desires of the residents
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Oversee the volunteers and/or staff (if applicable)
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Participate as a member of the management team and provides support to the other members of the team
-
Champion all Seasons programs and promote wellness in the home
-
All other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
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Experience working with seniors is considered an asset
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Successful completion of a certified Recreation Therapist program (Applicable to Alberta)
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Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma in one of the following areas of study: Activation, Gerontology, Kinesiology, Recreation or Rehabilitation from a recognized institution or relative professional equivalency
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Ability to relate to all levels of staff, the residents and their families, and other professionals with a high degree of patience, tolerance and tact - Excellent interpersonal skills
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Strong oral and written communication skills
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Proficient computer skills
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Strong leadership skills, good judgement and the ability to supervise others
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Strong ability to motivate and inspire others while providing an outgoing, creative and fun-loving environment
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Class 5 License (AB) or Valid G License (ON) with proof of a Clean Drivers Abstract
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Current CPR & First Aid Certification
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Current Safe Food Handler’s Certification
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Current Smart Serve/Pro Serve Certification (Applicable to Ontario/Alberta)
What We Offer
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A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
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Competitive compensation and benefits
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Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
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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
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Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory
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All RMs [Comfort using AI and other digital platform systems and tools to support daily work]
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Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required
Not the right fit? Search for Activities Manager jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About Seasons Retirement Communities
Established in 2009, Seasons is a Canadian company that owns and operates retirement communities in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Our company has grown an impressive three times its original size, with 25 locations in ON, AB, and BC, employing over 1,700 team members! Our management team has extensive experience in the senior housing sector and has developed a culture that is dedicated to providing residents with the superior care and customer service they so deserve.
The Seasons vision statement is Connect, Care, Change. These three words define our vision for exceptional customer service. Seasons believes that when we genuinely connect with and care about our residents, we can positively change their lives. We want our residents to feel proud to call us home and know they are surrounded by people who genuinely care.
Seasons Retirement Communities is proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® and named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
To join the conversation, like or follow us on Facebook @SeasonsRetirement, Instagram @SeasonsRetirement, Twitter @SeasonsRC, and LinkedIn. Team members and job applicants are invited to like our Employee Facebook page, @SeasonsConnects.
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Activities Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Temporary Full-Time, Salaried
2799 Yew St, Vancouver, BC V6K 4W2
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Lifestyle & Programs Manager to join our team in covering an 18 Month Maternity Coverage. This role develops and oversees the recreation program that provides fun and meaningful events, activities and services that promotes an active lifestyle for residents in the community.
What You’ll Do
-
Create a fun and uplifting atmosphere in the retirement community
-
Develop strong relationships with residents, staff, families and community partners
-
Plan, promote, implement and evaluate a dynamic recreation program that meets identified psychosocial, physical, intellectual and spiritual needs, interests and desires of the residents
-
Oversee the volunteers and/or staff (if applicable)
-
Participate as a member of the management team and provides support to the other members of the team
-
Champion all Seasons programs and promote wellness in the home
-
All other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
-
Experience working with seniors is considered an asset
-
Successful completion of a certified Recreation Therapist program (Applicable to Alberta)
-
Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma in one of the following areas of study: Activation, Gerontology, Kinesiology, Recreation or Rehabilitation from a recognized institution or relative professional equivalency
-
Ability to relate to all levels of staff, the residents and their families, and other professionals with a high degree of patience, tolerance and tact - Excellent interpersonal skills
-
Strong oral and written communication skills
-
Proficient computer skills
-
Strong leadership skills, good judgement and the ability to supervise others
-
Strong ability to motivate and inspire others while providing an outgoing, creative and fun-loving environment
-
Class 5 License (AB) or Valid G License (ON) with proof of a Clean Drivers Abstract
-
Current CPR & First Aid Certification
-
Current Safe Food Handler’s Certification
-
Current Smart Serve/Pro Serve Certification (Applicable to Ontario/Alberta)
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
-
Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory
-
All RMs [Comfort using AI and other digital platform systems and tools to support daily work]
-
Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required
Not the right fit? Search for Activities Manager jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About Seasons Retirement Communities
Established in 2009, Seasons is a Canadian company that owns and operates retirement communities in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Our company has grown an impressive three times its original size, with 25 locations in ON, AB, and BC, employing over 1,700 team members! Our management team has extensive experience in the senior housing sector and has developed a culture that is dedicated to providing residents with the superior care and customer service they so deserve.
The Seasons vision statement is Connect, Care, Change. These three words define our vision for exceptional customer service. Seasons believes that when we genuinely connect with and care about our residents, we can positively change their lives. We want our residents to feel proud to call us home and know they are surrounded by people who genuinely care.
Seasons Retirement Communities is proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® and named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
To join the conversation, like or follow us on Facebook @SeasonsRetirement, Instagram @SeasonsRetirement, Twitter @SeasonsRC, and LinkedIn. Team members and job applicants are invited to like our Employee Facebook page, @SeasonsConnects.