An Extraordinary Opportunity Awaits - V!VA Leaside Opens in 2026!

 Would you like to fill your time with meaningful, fulfilling work for Seniors?

Join the exclusive launch team at V!VA Leaside - Toronto's premier luxury retirement residence

Craft a truly exceptional lifestyle experience from the ground up in one of the city's most prestigious neighbourhoods

Join a company that believes in Making Today Great!

Be a part of a distinguished founding team curating an exceptional lifestyle experience for our Community Members from day one

Surround yourself with excellence, compassion, and innovation - and discover why we are Happier Here™!

Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, team meals, vacation, sick pay, and more!

You.

You have a passion for raising the bar in the retirement industry. You are an energetic, motivated leader who is able to inspire others to provide the highest standards of performance and customer service. You will have experience in a similar setting with skills and knowledge in the areas of facilities management, housekeeping and health and safety management for seniors. You are experienced in managing Team Members and contributing to the overall success of both the Management Team and the Community. You are committed to nurturing careers, fostering learning, and having fun. If creativity, innovation, service and a chance to make a difference in people’s lives are important to you, then we are eager to hear from you.

Us.

What do you get when a team of experienced industry professionals combine their passion and decide it is time to raise the bar in the retirement living industry? You get V!VA Retirement Communities. At V!VA, we aren’t about grand statements or lofty ideals. We are a group of Canadians committed to bringing the right mix of people together to inspire each other and deliver the highest standards of customer service and performance in the retirement industry. At V!VA, we put people first. We are looking for just the right person who shares V!VA’s mission – Making Today Great!

The Career.

Reporting to the Community Director, the Assistant Community Director will join a dynamic team that is dedicated to V!VA’s Team Members, Community Members, and Community’s purpose of Making Today Great!, while fulfilling our Vision to create places where people live, love, and laugh.

This role requires an energetic, motivated leader who will inspire others to uphold the highest standards of performance and customer service. 

The incumbent will be responsible for contributing to the Community’s overall financial stability, industry and company policy compliance, and Community Member and Team Member satisfaction.

While the Assistant Community Director's leadership responsibilities extend to all Team Members, they will directly manage the Concierge and Housekeeping/Laundry Teams, the Move-in Coordinator and/or Concierge Lead.  They will also oversee the administrative and accounting functions for the Community and, in the absence of the Community Director, serve as the Community Director's representative when required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day operations of the Concierge and Housekeeping/Laundry teams, Move-in Coordinator, and Concierge Lead
• Maintaining high standards for cleanliness and implementing operating policies and procedures
• Coordinating services between teams and other community departments
• Responding to community member and family inquiries, concerns, and issues
• Administering payroll and managing community administration including accounts receivable and payable
• Establishing and maintaining systems and protocols for team member and community member documents and records
• Overseeing community software systems and participating in the implementation of new software programs
• Recruiting and onboarding new team members
• Providing training and development opportunities for team members
• Maintaining high service standards and fostering positive team member relations
• Leading health and safety programs and audits
• Collaborating with other departments to establish exceptional communication and service excellence
• Participating in business planning and monitoring, including budgeting and goal setting

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate for this position is a motivated and energetic leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. They have a customer-focused mindset and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Key qualifications and skills include:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive management experience in hospitality or retirement living sector.
• Relevant training and/or degree or diploma in Business, Administration, Hospitality, etc.
• Preferred experience in the Health Field or Retirement Home Industry.
• Pre-opening experience supporting building and operational readiness is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of RHRA, Public Health, Ministry of Labour and other governing agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in driving quality, efficiency, and process improvements.
• An accomplished people leader, excellent communicator, and results-driven multi-tasker.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting in a leadership role with Community Members, their families, and external services and resources.
• Excellent time management skills and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• A strategic thinker with strong research, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Performs well under pressure and adept at managing competing priorities.
• A team player who is also capable of working independently.
• Proficient user of Microsoft products including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), MS Teams, and various job-related software programs.
• Experience with Dayforce and/or other payroll software platforms is an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, and be available after hours for emergencies.
• Capable of bending, stretching, sitting, and standing for extended periods. Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Smart Serve certification.

Successful applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.

V!VA Retirement works and operates in the vulnerable sector and the well-being of our community members and team members is important.  For this reason, V!VA Retirement Communities requires that all new Team Members are vaccinated for COVID-19. 

Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with V!VA Retirement’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, as amended from time to time, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as amended from time to time.

Additional Information

• Annual Salary: $72 - $82K
• We use AI tools in screening applications
• Vacancy Status: New Role