Lifestyle & Programs Manager
Chartwell Retirement Residences
Salary undisclosed
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Description
The Opportunity
As a Lifestyle and Programs Supervisor at Chartwell, reporting to the Lifestyle and Programs Manager, you’ll coordinate the day-to-day delivery of meaningful programs that reflect residents’ interests and the six dimensions of wellness. You’ll work directly with residents while guiding activity aides and volunteers, supporting safe program delivery, and helping the Manager maintain an engaging calendar.
What You’ll Do
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Coordinate programs across the six dimensions of wellness
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Prepare program calendars, newsletters, events, outings, and resident communications
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Assign work and guide, orient, and train activity aides and volunteers
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Build resident relationships, respond to concerns, and escalate significant issues
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Coordinate volunteers and community partners to expand program opportunities
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Monitor program safety, participation, quality, risks, and improvement opportunities
What You’ll Bring
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Post-secondary education in recreation, gerontology, social work, or relevant experience
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One to three years of experience in retirement living, long-term care, or healthcare
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Experience coordinating programs and guiding employees or volunteers
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Understanding of aging and respect for residents’ backgrounds, interests, and abilities
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Strong planning, communication, service, computer, and community-relations skills
What We Offer
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A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
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Competitive compensation and benefits
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Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
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A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents
Additional Requirements
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Ability to work flexible hours as needed
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Physical ability to meet job demands, including standing, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods, and operating cleaning equipment
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Preparedness to respond to emergency situations
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Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required
At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.
Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email accessibility@chartwell.com or call 1-888-663-6448.
Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Benefits
- Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
- A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed
- Physical ability to meet job demands, including standing, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods, and operating cleaning equipment
- Preparedness to respond to emergency situations
- Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required
About this role
Chartwell's Lifestyle & Programs Supervisor role in Kamloops centers on creating and delivering wellness-focused activities for retirement residents. You'll coordinate programs across six wellness dimensions, manage activity calendars and communications, and oversee activity aides and volunteers to ensure safe, engaging programming. This is hands-on work that involves direct resident interaction—building relationships, responding to concerns, and connecting people with community partners and volunteer opportunities.
The ideal candidate has post-secondary training in recreation, gerontology, or social work, or one to three years of direct experience in retirement or long-term care settings. You'll need strong planning and communication skills, genuine respect for older adults, and the ability to guide and train staff. The role demands physical capability for extended standing, bending, and equipment operation, plus flexibility to adjust hours as needed and readiness to handle emergencies.
Chartwell emphasizes a supportive, inclusive workplace culture focused on creating meaningful experiences for residents. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for leadership development within an organization committed to making people's lives better.
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