General Manager/Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

If compassion, professionalism, and integrity drive you, a rewarding career at Shannex could be your next great move. Our communities are more than places to work – they’re places where Great People connect, care, and Lead the Way to Better Living.

We’re opening Adeline Hall Enhanced Care in Bedford, Nova Scotia, in June 2026, and we’re searching for an experienced and passionate General Manager/Administrator to join our opening team.

Why Shannex?

When you join Shannex, you join a community of talented professionals who care deeply about what they do — and about each other. We’re proud to offer meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference.

Here’s What You Can Look Forward To

• Senior level role with a competitive compensation package


• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program


• Life, travel, and other insurances


• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan


• RRSP program (5% employer matching)


• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance


• Free onsite parking


• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events


• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence


• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives


• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

What You’ll Do

As the General Manager/Administrator, you’ll provide strong clinical and operational leadership to ensure residents receive exceptional, client-centered care. You’ll:

• Provide leadership and oversee the provision of quality services respecting the residents’ right to individualized planning of services


• Manage available resources to promote optimal resident and employee satisfaction


• Oversee the process to respond to resident inquiries, complaints, and comments


• Foster the development of a quality culture that shapes the values, beliefs, and actions of all staff through the application of a continuous quality improvement philosophy


• Lead the facility management team toward the organizational, facility and departmental goals and priorities


• Work with the management team to promote communication and compliance to policies, procedures, and applicable legislation


• Identify and manage risk as it applies to the human, physical and financial resources


• Promote and market the facility and its services within the community and surrounding area


• Ongoing monitoring of facility occupancy and adjust marketing strategy and activities to achieve occupancy goals


• Ensure established division and department standards are adhered to by all staff

What You Bring

• Undergraduate degree in health-related field, business or hospitality required


• Master’s degree in health-related field, business or hospitality an asset


• Minimum 7 years management experience


• Previous experience in working with the elderly in long‑term care or a seniors retirement living environment an asset


• Diploma in gerontology an asset


• Must be willing to participate in related professional affiliations as identified by the organization

About Us

Shannex is a family‑owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex‑owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging are about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EEO Statement

Shannex is an equal‑employment-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age.