Executive Director in Toronto

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

We're seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today! Is operations and sales your passion? Are you ready to inspire and motivate a team? Does delivering superior customer service excite you?

Seeking an Executive Director with strong operations leadership experience in hospitality. You'll oversee general management of our retirement residence, delivering a superior "More Living" experience to residents. Join us and be part of an organization that invests in its leaders, recognizing that "people are the heart of our business." As the Executive Director, you'll lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous development.

Your expertise in recruiting, training, and mentoring will ensure exceptional service and resident care. As the operations strategist, you'll efficiently manage all department operations, ensuring smooth functioning, strict compliance with collective agreements, and optimized fiscal resource allocation. You'll implement and maintain policies to uphold industry standards and regulations while achieving financial targets with maximum operational efficiency.

As the sales champion, you will create a focus on sales and occupancy, ensuring the team collaborates to meet and exceed occupancy targets. You will actively promote the residence within the local market ensuring a multi-pronged approach that showcases the residence as the top choice in retirement living.

As the financial performance expert, you'll set and monitor targets for employee engagement, resident satisfaction, audits, occupancy rates, and net operating profit. Your strategies will help us surpass targets.

As the customer service advocate, you'll build strong relationships with employees, residents, and their families, fostering open communication and continuous improvement. Seeking feedback from stakeholders, you'll identify areas for enhancement and implement strategies to achieve our goals. Your positive relationships with regional teams, external vendors, and regulatory bodies will reflect our organization's professionalism and integrity.

Perks and Benefits for the Executive Director:

• Competitive Compensation Package: A lucrative compensation package including a competitive salary that reflects your experience and expertise and eligibility to our short term incentive plan.
• Comprehensive Onboarding and Training: An extensive four-week onboarding program designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to excel in your role.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Opportunity to work closely with our Regional and National teams, who will provide guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Dedicated Support: Access to dedicated support staff and resources to assist you in your role.
• Flexible Benefits Plan: A flexible benefits plan that includes medical coverage, health and dental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a RRSP matching program.
• Generous Time Off: Start with four weeks of vacation per year, along with additional sick and personal days.
• Rewards and Recognition: Celebrating your dedication, hard work and career achievements through our service awards program.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Clear paths for career progression within the organization.

Skills for success:

• Self-starter with the ability to facilitate change
• Strong leadership and management abilities
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in strategic planning and decision-making
• Comprehensive understanding of operational processes
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial acumen and budget management expertise
• Experience in optimizing operational efficiency
• Ability to foster a culture of collaboration and excellence
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards
• Proven track record in achieving operational goals

Your experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years management experience, preferably in the seniors living industry, hotel, or hospitality-related industry;
• Experience managing a multidisciplinary team in a unionized environment;
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends as required);
• Strong understanding of business planning and processes;
• Proven track record of achieving marketing, sales, and financial goals;
• Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) within the last six months or be willing to obtain one.

If you're excited about working with us but your past experience doesn't quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations. Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive.