Executive Director


Position Title: Executive Director
Reporting to: Regional Director of Operations
Hours: Full time; may include evenings/weekends
Location: Peterborough Retirement Residence, Peterborough ON


Do you have a passion for making a difference? 
At Peterborough Retirement Residence, we are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter.” We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and has a commitment to teamwork. 
Making every moment matter is about improving all the things that make life enjoyable. Things like making someone feel better, making connections with them or for them with other residents, showing them a new song or even just giving them something to look forward to. 
At Peterborough Retirement Residence, we are passionate about providing compassionate care for families loved ones, where the residents of our home come before anything else. Our values at Peterborough Retirement Residence follow a ‘People’ focused Philosophy: Participation Excellence Openness Performance Longevity Efficient Use of Resources. This philosophy can be seen in every aspect and level of our home. 
Since Peterborough Retirement Residence opened, we have offered a community within a community that people were happy to call ‘home’. We pride ourselves in this community connection, our philosophies and the feeling of comfort that can be felt as soon as the door opens. 
Responsibilities of the Executive Director at Peterborough Retirement Residence
The Executive Director directs and maintains the overall operations of community activities, both internal and external and assures quality care is provided to the Residents. The Executive Director coordinates these activities to ensure compliance with established standards as set out in legislation that affects the community.
Essential Duties are the technical skills and knowledge that an employee requires in order to perform their role. Below is detailed information on required Essential Duties for your position.

  • Demonstrates corporate values and ethics in his/her professional behaviour and performance
  • Lives the Vision, Mission, Values & Standards in each interaction with associates and Residents
  • Is aware of and respects and promotes the Residents’ Bill of Rights
  • Mobilizes Management Team to achieve the goals for the community and the goals and objectives of the Support Office
  • Has the authority to hire, direct, manage the performance and development of all managers and associates
  • Has the authority to suspend and discharge associates and managers (in consultation with the RDO)
  • Is able to manage unionized associates within the framework of the collective agreement
  • Prepares annual operating and capital budgets and monitors performance monthly against them
  • Responsible for the day to day operations of the community
  • Meets with Residents/families to resolve problems/concerns/complaints and reviews suggestions and communicates on a regular basis with the Residents and their families
  • Attends Resident meetings as requested in order to discuss concerns/complaints and
  • suggestions
  • Develops proper fire safety and emergency procedures for implementation in the normal operation of the community
  • Deals personally with any federal, provincial or municipal inspections; responds to areas of noncompliance and recommendations
  • Maintains a consistent focus on targeted marketing and leasing results
  • Completes performance reviews on all direct reports annually
  • Responds to complaints as required, ensuring that the Retirement Homes Act is followed
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
At Peterborough Retirement Residence we take pride in our employees, so your qualifications are important to us. We use them to get to know you and see if we are a good fit for each other. The qualifications needed to join our family at Peterborough Retirement Residence are as follows:
  • College Diploma or a University Degree in a related discipline
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Minimum of 5 years experience dealing with seniors in a Retirement Home setting
  • Is qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to organize the work and its performance
  • Is a competent person as defined by the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
  • Is familiar with the provisions of the following legislation:
  • Employment Standards Act
  • Workers’ Compensation Act
  • Public Health Act
  • Residential Tenancies Act
  • Retirement Homes Act
  • Occupational Health & Safety Act
  • Has a good understanding of organization-wide information practices; both internal and external flow of information, data collection tools and the information system.
  • Has excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Has experience in managing complex projects.
  • Has authority to implement the privacy program and respond to areas where the standard is inadequate.
  • Has access to resources.
 
How to apply?
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references. We look forward to speaking with you, and making every moment matter!
Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees are required to notify their director manager/supervisor if they have any particular accessibility needs and the organization will work with the employee to address them.


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