Corporate General Manager

Job Overview / Purpose

To fill a vacancy in the General Manager’s role within a property on a short term basis. To provide a degree of stability to residents, staff and community.

Note: Travel required across Western Canada (Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Calgary & Edmonton)

Key Accountabilities:

Resident Relations:

Ensure the provision of a safe, secure environment for all residents. Comply with all levels of legislation.

The residents’ well-being and comfort is a prime importance and he/she is responsible for identifying decision making points in reference to operations to ensure that the property continues to meet the Company’s expectations for a successful and profitable Retirement Residence.

Ensure that quality care, resident life safety and services to residents are maintained

Ensure that all resident/family/staff/community concerns are addressed immediately and directed to Director, Operations & Sales (DOS)

Ensure that all regulatory inspection reports are reported to DOS 

Leadership:

Lead Marketing Management Operations Meetings and provide reports to the DOS

Represents Management at regular council meetings as required, reviews minutes and responds to requests as required

Gather identify and decision points in regards to the operations of the property to report to DOS

Ensure that a solid foundation of day to day operations is maintained

Budget & Financial:

Implement, evaluate and control payroll information practices for the Home to ensure that policies are administered fairly and interpreted correctly by all staff.

Administering Petty Cash funds for the Home. Keep records as per the Company’s policy and procedure. Submit the petty cash vouchers monthly to Head Office.

Ensure the continuum of AP & AR adhering to the P&P

Marketing & Occupancy:

Responsible for monitoring the occupancy of the property on a daily basis

Responsible for the implementation of programs to attract and retain residents.

Responsible for personal visits in absence of Sales Consultant/CRM

Responsible for completing RTA/CHIP agreements in accordance to company P&P

Regulatory Compliance:

Make available to Head Office all necessary reports on a timely basis. All reports, letters or dealings with any town officials e.g. Health Inspections, Fire Reports, Building Inspections or any matter as deemed the responsibility of the Parent Company.

Operational and Administrative Systems:

Act as a support to staff in the area of human resources or labor relations and reports any difficulties to their DOS

Report all incidents that require disciplinary action, including suspension and termination, to their DOS

Report all major deficiencies to the physical plant or any emergencies to their DOS

Must be familiar with CSH P&P and direct any non-compliance to DOS

Must be familiar with RHRA and work in compliance with the regulations

Other:

Must understand the lines of authority, flexibility and communications within the Company and use them effectively to meet his/her responsibilities

Demonstrate accountability for her/his own actions

Aware of employee and supervisor’s responsibilities and follow all health and safety policies and procedures.

Work safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents.

Be alert to, remedy, and promptly report all actual or potentially hazardous situations.

Wear personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy.

Conduct themselves in accordance with employee conduct policy while living on site.

Qualifications:

Graduate of a certificate/diploma or degree in nursing, social work, gerontology, hospitality or business.

Has a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in the retirement operations or hospitality operations industry.

Experience in progressively responsible roles where he/she has demonstrated ability in leadership, interpersonal skills, operations, and customer service.

Demonstrate that he/she is self-directed, accountable, ability to identify and report issues and has proven leader skills.

Working Conditions

Must be able to participate in extensive travel across Canada West and live on site at the retirement residence at which they are assigned

Must adhere to confidentially, privacy and conduct procedures while living in the property

When not assigned to a property, expectation will be to work at corporate office and provide support as assigned

Flexible hours of work

Personal vehicle required for local assignments; mileage reimbursed.