The Opportunity
Are you a dedicated leader passionate about improving resident safety and quality in senior care?

The Consultant, Education and Best Practices is a leadership role focused on developing, implementing, and evaluating interdisciplinary educational services at AgeCare, ensuring they meet the needs of staff, residents, volunteers, students, and the community. This position involves collaborating with the Executive and Senior Leadership teams, community leaders, and regulatory bodies to provide timely and relevant education aligned with standards in long-term care and supportive living across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. The Consultant promotes a positive learning environment that reflects AgeCare’s values and acts as a liaison in the community, managing agreements with post-secondary institutions for student placements and participating in research projects. Additionally, the role emphasizes health and safety awareness, fostering a culture of quality care and safety for residents.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today and become a valued member of our team!
 

What You Will Do

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate AgeCare educational programs.
• Identify learning needs through evaluation criteria, environmental scans, and gap analysis.
• Design and deliver programs in collaboration with colleagues.
• Align educational programs with organizational strategic plans and performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with care standards, occupational health guidelines, and provincial regulations.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and relevant policies.
• Develop and maintain orientation, staff development, and continuing education programs.
• Ensure programs cover clinical care, occupational health, and infection control for all staff levels.
• Collaborate with IT to evaluate educational delivery tools and platforms.
• Conduct annual educational needs assessments for all staff categories.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in quality management at a corporate level in Long-Term Care.
• Bachelor of Nursing with current registration and good standing in the provincial registry.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey information and collaborate with staff and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance related to continuing care and gerontology.
• Ability to analyze data and evaluate program effectiveness for continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.
• Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives.
• Community Feel: Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.
• Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

About AgeCare

For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.
 

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you!  Help us create a welcoming and nurturing home for our residents. Apply today!
 

At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!