With Canada's senior population on the rise, demand
has grown for skilled business professionals to supervise, manage and operate
retirement communities.
Developed in
collaboration with the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA), the Retirement Community Management program gives
you the skills to advance in this rapidly growing industry. The program focuses on the various departments
of retirement communities, such as healthy aging, facilities
management, marketing, finance and people management; and highlights how each
of these areas is key to creating a successful operation.
Our flexible and convenient online program will equip
you with the latest skills you need to open new doors into this industry and
get ahead in this rewarding and growing field.
Program features
- Earn a Certificate of Professional
Learning upon completion of three core courses
- This program is also offered as a
concentration in the Business Administration Diploma
- Convenient online learning platform
- Learn from experienced
instructors and connect with professionals across various
disciplines
- Courses
teach practical skills and apply real-world examples
You’ll learn to:
- Outline the importance of senior living facilities and retirement community residences
- Explain governmental laws and policies associated with the operations of a retirement community residence
- Assess appropriate plans and strategies for facility management related to the design, safety, and environmental requirements
- Identify the psychological, physiological, social, and spiritual needs of seniors
- Analyze health and wellness plans including nutrition, fitness, and overall wellness
- Develop and assess management strategies specific to the operations of
retirement communities including staffing, finance, sales, and quality
improvement
Career opportunities
Career opportunities
in this lucrative industry include:
- Community directors
- Operations mangers
- Marketing and sales professionals
- Recreation managers
- Human resource professionals
- Personal support workers
- Culinary and Food service workers
- Dietary aides
- Housekeepers
- Receptionists
- Maintenance professionals
Who should take this program?
- Professionals in any industry looking to advance their skills, knowledge, and experience in retirement community management
- Individuals seeking to pursue a new career in the retirement management industry
- New Canadians starting a new career or academic
program
- This program can compliment an individual who has a background in business, hospitality/tourism, retirement communities or human resources