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VIVA Retirement Communities

Lifestyles Assistant

Toronto, ON, Canada

Pay: Wage: $ 22.80 Hr
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 22, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

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An Extraordinary Opportunity Awaits - V!VA Leaside Opens in 2026!

Would you like to fill your time with meaningful, fulfilling work for Seniors?

Join the exclusive launch team at V!VA Leaside - Toronto's premier luxury retirement residence

Craft a truly exceptional lifestyle experience from the ground up in one of the city's most prestigious neighbourhoods

Join a company that believes in Making Today Great!

Be a part of a distinguished founding team curating an exceptional lifestyle experience for our Community Members from day one

Surround yourself with excellence, compassion, and innovation - and discover why we are Happier Here™!

Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, team meals, vacation, sick pay, and more!

You.

You have a passion to raise the bar in the Retirement industry. You are an energetic, motivated leader who is able to inspire others to provide the highest standards of performance and customer service. You will have experience in a similar setting with skills and knowledge in the areas of coordinating seniors’ activities, leading physical fitness programs and managing volunteers. If creativity, innovation, service and a chance to make a difference in people’s lives are important to you, then we are eager to hear from you.

Us.

What do you get when a team of experienced industry professionals combine their passion and decide it is time to raise the bar in the retirement living industry? You get V!VA Retirement Communities. At V!VA, we aren’t about grand statements or lofty ideals. We are a group of Canadians committed to bringing the right mix of people together to inspire each other and deliver the highest standards of customer service and performance in the retirement industry. At V!VA we put people first. We are looking for just the right person who shares V!VA’s mission - Making Today Great!

The Career.

Lifestyle Assistant reports to the Lifestyle Manager. In accordance with V!VA’s vision and values the Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for the delivery of activities as designated in the Lifestyle program. The Lifestyle Assistant is an integral member of the Lifestyle team. You will make working and living at V!VA Retirement Community an awesome experience by continually working to improve the customer service experience and developing an innovative working environment for Team Members and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver suitable and safe group and individualized activities to Community Members in accordance with the Lifestyle program and in collaboration with volunteers
Organize designated activities including preparation of materials and environment
Assist with the planning and organization of activities that are designed to maintain and improve the quality of life for Community Members
Maintain accurate documentation of activities including evaluation of individual program plans and individual Community Member plans
Participate in regular review of the Lifestyle program in consultation with the Lifestyle Manager
Perform work in an ethical framework, which supports the rights and interests of our Community Members by:
following appropriate reporting mechanisms to meet duty of care requirements
reporting all changes in health status to the Lifestyle Manager or their delegate
directing all inquiries regarding the program plan to the Lifestyle Manager
Provide appropriate support in the orientation of new team member and/or volunteers
Assist with the development of monthly newsletter and activity calendar
Apply principles of privacy and confidentiality to all work practices
Maintain a duty of confidentiality to all Community Members, clients, volunteers and team members
Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Relevant experience facilitating activation programs within the Retirement Living industries
Post secondary education in Recreation, Activation or Health Care, or working towards Personal Training Certification, Fitness Instructor Certification and/or Aqua Certification
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience interacting with a wide range of people
Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with Community Members, their families/representatives
Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of Community Members and their families/representatives
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
Ability to adapt to the changing needs of older adults
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the use of Internet resources
Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrated use of initiative
Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check result with Vulnerable Sector Search
Valid Driver's License with a good driving record, an asset
Willing to get a class F (small bus) Driver's License
Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy
Able to bend, stretch, sit and stand for long periods. Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
Ability to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings and weekends
Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English.

V!VA Retirement Communities welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Successful Applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.

V!VA Retirement works and operates in the vulnerable sector and the well-being of our community members and team members is important. For this reason, V!VA Retirement Communities requires all new team members are vaccinated for COVID-19.

Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with V!VA Retirement’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, as amended from time to time, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as amended from time to time.

Additional Information

Wage: $ 22.80 Hr
We use AI tools in screening applications
Vacancy Status: New

Now Hiring - V!VA Leaside Opening Team

Join us at our upcoming V!VA Leaside Job Fair

We’re hiring for our newest community opening Fall 2026 - and we’d love to meet you.

July 17 & 18 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Leaside Memorial Community Gardens - William Lea Room

1073 Millwood Rd., Toronto, ON

Walk-ins welcome - bring your resume and your energy!

RSVP: https://viva-retirement-communities.applynow.net.au/jobs/ViVA142510226

Learn more: Leaside Retirement Living | VIVA Retirement Communities

Please note: Due to the anticipated volume of interest, only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted. We kindly ask that you do not send follow-up emails or call regarding the status of your application. Candidate updates will be provided in early August.

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Responsibilities

The Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for delivering safe and engaging group or individualized activities to community members in accordance with the lifestyle program. They also assist in organizing materials, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting the orientation of new team members and volunteers.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in Recreation, Activation, or Health Care, along with relevant experience in the retirement living industry. A valid criminal reference check with a vulnerable sector search and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Skills

Activity coordination
Fitness instruction
Volunteer management
Customer service
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Documentation
Program planning
Leadership
Adaptability
Time management

Benefits

Health benefits
Team meals
Vacation
Sick pay

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Retirement living
Activation
Recreation
Fitness instructor
Aqua certification
Personal training
Customer service
Volunteer coordination
Documentation
Microsoft Office
Vulnerable sector search
Health care
Lifestyle program
Community engagement
Event planning

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