Executive Director

About the Opportunity

Leadership & Operations

• Provide daily leadership to ensure the delivery of exceptional, resident-centered care.

Lead strategic planning activities and support the home’s mission, vision, and values.

Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and accreditation standards.

Support department leaders with HR, operational, and labour relations matters.

Recruit, develop, and mentor leadership staff.

Drive quality improvement initiatives and foster innovation in care delivery. Financial & Resource Management

Participate in budget planning and manage operating and capital budgets.

Monitor expenditures and ensure strong fiscal stewardship.

Identify funding opportunities and support grant or proposal development.

Plan for long-term capital needs and resource allocation.

Ensure adequate staffing and support management teams in workforce planning. Quality, Risk & Compliance

Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives and performance evaluations.

Identify risks and ensure corrective actions related to safety, privacy, and workplace health.

Oversee incident reviews, investigations, and follow-up actions.

Ensure strict compliance with LTC-specific legislation and reporting obligations.

Community Relations & Advocacy Represent the Home within the community and with external partners

Build strong relationships with residents, families, and community agencies.

Participate in sector-related committees and contribute to policy discussions.

About You

Education & Experience

Degree (minimum 3 years) in health or social services (required).

Long-Term Care Administrator (LTCA) certificate (required).

5–10 years of management experience in long-term care or community-based services.

Proven leadership experience in long-term care (preferred). Skills & Knowledge

Strong knowledge of applicable LTC legislation, including PHIPA and related regulations.

Experience with labour relations and human resources management.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Understanding of financial management and electronic health record systems.

Compassionate leadership style committed to resident well-being and staff engagement.

Salary

$120,000 / Year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote  #464072.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.