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Retirement Communities Management

Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m.

Presenters

Phil Rossy, Program Coordinator

Having worked in the retirement industry for over 20 years, Phil has gained valuable experience and insight into the role and responsibility of an Administrator or General Manager in a Retirement Community setting or Long Term Care Home.

With over 40 years of Hospitality experience in Hotel and Restaurant Management as well as contract management and consulting in Hospitals, LTC’s and Retirement Communities, he has provided operational support to major industry leaders in financial analysis and senior management as well as new construction projects including start-ups and turnkey facilities.

As a partner/owner of PHR/JDR Consulting, Phil has provided project management to short/long term developments including feasibility and marketing studies, competitive analysis and functional plans for new Communities in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.

An executive who speaks more than 4 languages, Phil has worked in Healthcare all across Canada providing clients with subject matter expertise in contract management and other important portfolios.

Gary Harper, Owner - City View Retirement Living

Gary Harper’s most recent appointment was Vice-President of Operations for three years with Regal Lifestyle Communities (RLC). Mr. Harper joined RLC from Retirement Living Ottawa (RLO), the management company that operated four of the Ottawa Region Properties. Mr. Harper joined RLO in 2008 as the Director of Operations. During his tenure with RLO, Mr. Harper opened Valley Stream Retirement Community and developed and implemented new corporate policies and procedures for RLO. Mr. Harper negotiated the establishment of partnerships with local hospitals, the Community Care Access Centre and the Local Health Integration Networks.

Prior to joining RLO, Mr. Harper held various positions with Revera Inc. (formerly Central Park Lodges) (1988 to 2008), his last position being Vice-President of Operations. In this capacity, Mr. Harper provided regional direction and strategic oversight with respect to a portfolio of 35 Retirement Communities.

Mr. Harper has also held a variety of management positions in the hospitality industry, including experience in operations in customer focused settings.

Erin Courtney, Current Student

Erin graduated from the University of Ottawa with a BSc Major in Biology and Minor in Gerontology.

She started working in retirement homes about 10 years ago and has held many different jobs from receptionist to dishwasher to valet driver to my current position as a Sales Consultant for Chartwell Van Horne and Chartwell Willowdale in Smiths Falls.

Erin loves the retirement industry and is thrilled to be part of this program.

Program Overview

This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate Program provides students with knowledge of the organizational structures within the retirement community industry and various philosophies of care in preparation for careers as managers and administrators or pursue other opportunities.

Retirement Community management involves a broad range of responsibilities in the day-to-day operations including human resources, recruitment, fiscal management, resident care, food service operations, marketing, recreation activities and environmental services. 

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