Executive Director, Senior Living
Toronto, Ontario
Confidential Opportunity, Existing Vacancy
Starting Annual Salary: $96,000
Are you a strategic, people-focused leader who thrives in a dynamic senior living environment?
We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead overall community operations, drive financial performance, ensure legislative compliance, and champion exceptional resident experiences. This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines operational discipline with compassion and strong team engagement skills.
What You Will Lead
- Full operational oversight of a seniors’ living community
- Quality care delivery aligned with applicable legislation and professional standards
- Budget development, financial management, and capital planning
- Recruitment, performance management, and development of leadership teams
- Unionized workforce management (where applicable)
- Regulatory compliance, public health inspections, and risk management
- Fire safety and emergency preparedness programs
- Occupancy growth, marketing alignment, and leasing performance
- Resident and family engagement, complaint resolution, and service excellence
- Privacy and information governance as the designated Privacy Officer
What You Bring
- 5+ years of senior leadership experience in retirement living, long-term care, or healthcare operations
- Strong knowledge of applicable employment, health & safety, tenancy, labour, and privacy legislation
- Proven success managing budgets and driving operational performance
- Experience leading managers and multidisciplinary teams
- Confidence managing inspections, compliance audits, and complex operational challenges
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills
- A leadership style that balances accountability with empathy
What Is Offered
- Competitive executive compensation
- Performance-driven leadership opportunity
- Professional growth and advancement potential
- Comprehensive benefits package
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
As part of the recruitment process, secure and limited AI tools may be used to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or assessing role alignment. All hiring decisions are made by people.
We are committed to equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious hiring practices. Personal information collected during recruitment is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation and internal policies. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
Pay: $96,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have a strong understanding of labour relations?
Experience:
- management in a Retirement or Long Term Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- business budgeting & financial management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
