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S&R Seniors Living

Runs senior living apartments and care villages

FUN Coordinator

Contract
CA$43k/yr
Entry
Waterloo, ON, Canada
In Person
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Education and/or experience in Recreation/Activation or a related field.
  • Good working knowledge of recreational programming and techniques.
  • Experience working in hospitality and event planning.
  • Strong customer service skills and experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
  • Design a creative activities program that meets Residents' individual needs and interests, including developing a monthly activities calendar.
  • Assist with department goals and communicate the programs and processes required to achieve them.
  • Supervise and retain volunteers.
  • Identify and develop opportunities to build relationships with other professionals, community partners, and organizations.
  • Coordinate Resident transportation to and from events outside the Residence.
  • Oversee seasonal celebrations.
  • Support participation in in-service activities, meetings, and committees.
  • Implement programmed activities.
  • Monitor Resident participation rates and encourage attendance.

About the company

S&R Seniors Living runs retirement apartments and village communities for older adults who want a private home with daily support close at hand. Its residences span independent living, supportive living and enriched care, with suites designed for different household and care needs. Residents combine accommodation with service packages covering meals, housekeeping, transportation and social activities, while wellness teams manage medications and personal care. The business earns rent and service fees through resident tenancy agreements. Part of the Steeves & Rozema Group, which began in 1963, S&R Seniors Living is based at the group's headquarters in Sarnia, Ontario.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sarnia, Canada

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • Eligible full-time Sarnia nurses get employer-paid health coverage: the advertised plan has no deductible.
  • S&R advertises pension or registered retirement savings plan matching for eligible full-time Sarnia nurses.
  • S&R has a pricing lever: rent increases reflect staffing, food, utility and maintenance costs.

What critics are saying

  • Overnight work is built into care: S&R's wellness teams keep trained and registered staff available around the clock.
  • Executive director applicants need retirement, residential care or hospitality experience plus prior management or team-lead experience.
  • Demand stays geographically concentrated: S&R's villages operate across Southwestern Ontario rather than a national footprint.

What makes S&R Seniors Living unique

  • Local ownership shapes the business: S&R remains a privately owned Ontario family group.
  • Residents submit service requests directly: S&R's online concierge covers wellness, housekeeping, maintenance and catering.
  • Residents retain flexible leases: S&R uses month-to-month tenancy agreements covering accommodations and service packages.

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