About this position

Administrator, Long-Term Care

Parry Sound, Ontario

About:

Belvedere Heights is a trusted municipal long-term care home provider dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centered care for seniors in our community. As a leading provider of aging-in-place services, we offer a continuum of care that includes a 101-bed Long-Term Care Home, Community Support Services, and a Life Lease Complex, ensuring that residents receive the right level of support at every stage of their journey. As part of our upcoming redevelopment, we will be adding 22 additional beds, which will expand our home’s capacity to welcome more seniors while continuing to provide high-quality care.

At Belvedere Heights, we prioritize quality of life, dignity, and respect, fostering a warm, home-like environment where seniors feel safe, valued, and engaged. Our approach to senior care is rooted in evidence-based practices, compliance with provincial regulations (FLTCA), and a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Board of Management, the Administrator performs a wide range of activities related to the overall responsibility and authority for the day-to-day operations of Belvedere Heights’ Long-Term Care Home, Community Support Services, and the Life Lease Complex, consistent with the Corporate Mission, Service Philosophy, Policies, and Procedures, the FLTCA and other applicable Regulations and guidelines.

This shall be achieved by maintaining adequately qualified and experienced staff, resources, supplies, and equipment required to provide the necessary services under legislation and other discretionary services as may be required by the Corporation. A comprehensive, coordinated, home-wide quality improvement and risk management program shall be maintained to evaluate and improve the quality of accommodation, care, services, programs, and goods provided by Belvedere Heights.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Executive Management: Ability to oversee multi-departmental operations and strategic initiatives.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication in diverse settings.
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Experience handling grievances and managing union concerns.
• Financial Acumen: Budgeting, payroll approval, and financial oversight.
• Emergency & Risk Management: Ensuring compliance with safety protocols and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• Successful completion or enrollment in a long-term care administration or management program (minimum 100 hours of instruction) as per Fixing Long-Term Care Act (FLTCA) requirements.
• At least five (3-5) years of management experience in healthcare.
• Two (2) years of experience in a long-term care home (preferred but not mandatory).
• Diploma in Gerontology or other long-term care-related training (asset).
• More extensive experience in long-term care settings is considered an asset.

Compensation:

• A highly competitive compensation package has been designed to attract star performers.