General Manager - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living ™.We are searching for a General Manager to join our Caritas team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.Located at 215 Seton Road, just above Mount Saint Vincent University, our beautiful property overlooks the Bedford basin. The successful General Manager candidate will report to the Vice President of Operations for Parkland Retirement Living. This posting will close at 4pm AST on November 14th.Meaningful BenefitsYou will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:Salary commensurate with experience in fieldComprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire) including an Employee and Family Assistance ProgramRRSP program (5% employer matching)Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceFree onsite parkingEmployee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks ProgramAccess to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of ExcellenceOpportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiativesRecognition and Rewards for service excellence and safetyAbout the OpportunityProviding leadership and overseeing the provision of quality services respecting the resident’s right to individualized planning of servicesManaging available resources to promote optimal resident and employee satisfactionOverseeing the process to respond to resident inquiries, complaints, and commentsFostering the development of a quality culture that shapes the values, beliefs, and actions of all staff through the application of a continuous quality improvement philosophyLeading the facility management team toward the organizational, facility and departmental goals and prioritiesWorking with the management team to promote communication and compliance to policies, procedures, and applicable legislationIdentifying and managing risk as it applies to the human, physical and financial resourcesPromoting and marketing of the facility and its’ services within the community and surrounding areaOngoing monitoring of facility occupancy and adjustment of marketing strategy and activities to achieve occupancy goalsEnsuring established division and department standards are adhered to by all staff.About YouIn addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, you bring:Undergraduate degree in health-related field, business or hospitality requiredMaster’s degree in health-related field, business or hospitality an assetMinimum 7 years management experiencePrevious experience in working with the elderly in long-term care or a seniors retirement living environment an assetDiploma in gerontology an assetMust be willing to participate in related professional affiliations as identified by the organizationAbout UsIt all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Milestone Communities, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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