Executive Director / Administrator Long Term Care

Location: London/ Strathroy
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Long-Term Care / Senior Living
Compensation: Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you a visionary healthcare leader with a passion for senior care, community engagement, and operational excellence?

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Director / Administrator to provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse seniors' services portfolio. This role offers the unique opportunity to oversee an 82-bed Long-Term Care Home, Seniors Apartments, Adult Day Program, and Active Adult Recreation Centre, ensuring exceptional service delivery, regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and an outstanding experience for residents, clients, families, and staff.

This position is ideal for a compassionate and collaborative leader who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day operations while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and resident-centered care.

Leadership & Operations

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure high-quality resident care and an exceptional workplace culture.

• Oversee all departments, including nursing, dietary, recreation, environmental services, and administration.

• Ensure the home's operations align with the organization's mission, values, and compliance requirements under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act (2021).

• Maintain financial accountability, including budgeting, resource allocation, and performance reporting.

• Support the Director of Care and interdisciplinary leadership team to ensure effective planning, service delivery, and performance management.

Resident & Family Experience

• Foster a compassionate, inclusive environment that prioritizes dignity, respect, and resident-centered care.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, and community partners.

• Ensure transparency and communication through regular meetings, updates, and family engagement initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement

• Ensure the home meets or exceeds all Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) standards and accreditation requirements.

• Lead audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery and operational performance.

• Promote safety, accountability, and excellence across all departments.

Team Development & Culture

• Lead, coach, and inspire a multidisciplinary team to achieve professional growth and exceptional outcomes.

• Support staff engagement, training, and retention strategies to foster a supportive and empowered workplace.

• Champion continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration throughout the organization

• Post-secondary degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum 5–7 years of leadership experience in long-term care or senior living environments.

• Strong knowledge of Ontario's LTC legislation, quality standards, and compliance processes.

• Proven ability to manage budgets, strategic initiatives, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to resident-centered care and operational integrity.

• Completion of Long-Term Care Administrator's Certification (preferred).

• Opportunity to lead a respected LTC home in a vibrant and supportive community.

• Collaborative and compassionate leadership team that values innovation and integrity.

• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

• The chance to truly make an impact — on care quality, culture, and community connections.