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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 aGeneral Manager to join our Parkland Truroteam based in Truro, Nova Scotia.Meaningful BenefitsYou 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 youve 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 ProgramAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit planRRSP program (with employer matching)Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceFree onsite parkingAccess to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks programAccess to continuing education and training through Shannexs Centre of ExcellenceOpportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiativesRecognition and Rewards for service excellence and safetyAbout the OpportunityProviding leadership and overseeing the provision of quality services respecting the residents right to individualized planning of servicesManaging available resources to promote optimal resident and employee satisfactionOverseeing the process to respond to resident inquiries, complaints, and commentsFostering the development of a quality culture that shapes the values, beliefs, and actions of all staff through the application of a continuous quality improvement philosophyLeading the facility management team toward the organizational, facility and departmental goals and prioritiesWorking with the management team to promote communication and compliance to policies, procedures, and applicable legislationIdentifying and managing risk as it applies to the human, physical and financial resourcesPromoting and marketing of the facility and its services within the community and surrounding areaOngoing monitoring of facility occupancy and adjustment of marketing strategy and activities to achieve occupancy goalsEnsuring established division and department standards are adhered to by all staff.About YouIn addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, you bring:Undergraduate degree in health-related field, business or hospitality requiredMasters degree in health-related field, business or hospitality an assetMinimum 7 years management experiencePrevious experience in working with the elderly in long-term care or a seniors retirement living environment an assetDiploma in gerontology an assetMust be willing to participate in related professional affiliations as identified by the organizationAbout UsIt 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 youre 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 applicationsare kept in strict confidentiality.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr