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Director of the Program for Active Living - Kinesiologist LTC

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 25, 2026
1 position

$58,000–$61,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Director of the Program for Active Living provides leadership in developing and evaluating operational policies and therapy programs for residents. They coordinate with external stakeholders and manage the performance of the PAL team, students, and volunteers.

Job details

The Village of Riverbank Terrace has an exciting opportunity for a Director of the Program for Active Living (PAL) Kinesiologist to join their team. Status: Permanent Full-Time Location: 100 Smyth Road K1H 0A7 Ottawa , ON Expected Start Date: Fall 2026/January 2027 Successful 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 Development * Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and rewards and recognition * Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings * Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development * Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential * Financial Hardship Support Program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund * A Unique Family Culture To be successful as our new Director of the PAL, you will: * Have a Degree in Kinesiology with a focus on psychomotor behaviour and exercise rehabilitation * Member in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario * Provide leadership and direction for the development, and evaluation of comprehensive operational policies and programs for the Village PAL program * Provide leadership, support and evaluate PAL programs and projects including restorative, restraints, falls, care conferences, and research to practice initiatives * Coordinates with external stakeholders including the LHIN regarding OT/PT services, vendor relations for application resident equipment, external service providers for additional therapy/exercise programs * Participates in Village interdisciplinary team meetings or committees as appropriate, while communicating and working in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members * Provide leadership to the PAL Coordinator(s) and supports PAL Students, Volunteers and contracted therapy services who assist with the PAL program * Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members * Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the role It would be an asset if our new Director of the PAL has: * Experience working in a Long-Term Care setting * Current Heart Save Level of CPR You can be you while being a part of our family At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation [https://the-ria.ca/about-ria/about-us/our-history/], Village design [http://schlegelvillages.com/about] and culture [http://schlegelvillages.com/culturechange] 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 experience of 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, and we celebrate and support life 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Kinesiology and be a member in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario. Experience in a long-term care setting and current CPR certification are considered strong assets for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Growth and development opportunities • Team member appreciation incentives • Extended health benefits • Retirement savings • Individualized assistance for education • Loans and scholarships • Financial hardship support program