Job Number: J0325-0207 Job Title: General Manager Job Category: Operations Management Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: March 5, 2025 Closing Date: April 6, 2025 Number of Positions: 1
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a General Manager to join our Parkland at the Gardens team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Providing leadership and overseeing the provision of quality services respecting the resident's right to individualized planning of services
• Managing available resources to promote optimal resident and employee satisfaction
• Overseeing the process to respond to resident inquiries, complaints, and comments
• Fostering the development of a quality culture that shapes the values, beliefs, and actions of all staff through the application of a continuous quality improvement philosophy
• Leading the facility management team toward the organizational, facility and departmental goals and priorities
• Working with the management team to promote communication and compliance to policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
• Identifying and managing risk as it applies to the human, physical and financial resources
• Promoting and marketing of the facility and its' services within the community and surrounding area
• Ongoing monitoring of facility occupancy and adjustment of marketing strategy and activities to achieve occupancy goals
• Ensuring established division and department standards are adhered to by all staff.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, you bring:

• Undergraduate degree in health-related field, business or hospitality required
• Master's degree in health-related field, business or hospitality an asset
• Minimum 7 years management experience
• Previous experience in working with the elderly in long-term care or a seniors retirement living environment an asset
• Diploma in gerontology an asset
• Must be willing to participate in related professional affiliations as identified by the organization

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.