Position: Inspector
Location: Home Based Position; Grey-Bruce, Middlesex, Oxford, Waterloo- Wellington, and Dufferin counties as well as GTA North are considered ideal.
Status: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with level of experience, target annual base salary around $90,000
The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) has the mandate to license and inspect Ontario’s more than 780 retirement homes where over 70,000 seniors live. The RHRA is an agent for positive change, by working with the retirement homes sector to increase the protection, safety and well-being of our aging population.
The RHRA administers the Retirement Homes Act, 2010, which involves licensing homes, educating licensees, consumers and the public about the standards regulating retirement homes, carrying out inspections of retirement homes, and taking compliance and enforcement action as needed. The RHRA’s guiding principle is that a retirement home should be a place where residents live with dignity, respect, privacy and autonomy, in security, safety and comfort and can make informed choices about their care options.
The RHRA offers a great working environment, learning and development opportunities, work-life balance and, a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Do you have an inquisitive nature, grit, sound judgment and a strong work ethic? This could be the opportunity for you.
The RHRA is seeking candidates for the full-time role of Inspector ideally located in Grey-Bruce, Middlesex, Oxford, Waterloo-Wellington, or Dufferin county and GTA North as well.
The Inspector will be responsible for inspecting, evaluating, educating, liaising and advising on matters relating to the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (“the Act”) and its regulations. These include the care and safety standards for retirement homes, the rights of residents, and policies and facilities for the operation of retirement homes.
The successful candidate will work from their home office to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Competencies:
Other Requirements: Satisfactory professional and criminal and vulnerable sector reference checks. Please note that applicants who receive any conditional offer of employment from RHRA may be required to provide proof that they are double vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada as a condition of employment and to maintain their status as fully vaccinated as a condition of continued employment. RHRA will consider individual requests for accommodation by applicants who cannot be fully vaccinated due to grounds protected under the Human Rights Code.
Working Conditions: This position requires willingness to travel extensively and on short notice in the assigned region, and may require travel to other parts of Ontario. Occasional irregular work hours during weekends and public holidays may also be required. Moderate physical activity will be required during inspections, primarily walking throughout retirement homes. This is a home-based position, . Required office equipment (laptop, headset, cell phone) will be provided.
Interested candidates may submit their cover letter and resume to careers@rhra.ca by June 21, 2024.
RHRA has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.