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Our Work Culture
Villa Charities encourages and rewards innovation, dedication, hard work, and achievement. We believe that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of our organization. Over the years, Villa Charities has established policies, programs and best practices that contribute to its success.
The work culture at Villa Charities evolves around our Mission, Vision, and Values. Villa Charities strives to always act with high ethical standards. We believe that compliance with our Business Code of Conduct by management and staff will help the organization to continue to be recognized for its high ethical standards.
Passion to serve a diverse community with respect, integrity, transparency, collaboration, and excellence drives our team to enrich the everyday lives of the members of the community.
The foundation of the Italian culture enables Villa Charities’ staff to treat each other and our community with empathy, passion, conviviality, and profess- ionalism. Each employee and volunteer have the opportunity to make an impact on this community. If they are motivated to serve the community, there is room for all levels of growth, and Villa Charities is committed to fostering that growth.
Great Place to Work®
We are very proud that Villa Charities has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2024, after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada. This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about their workplace experience. Being certified celebrates our commitment to creating an inclusive, positive and engaging workplace for our amazing group of employees. Every day, our team works hard to deliver our mission of enriching lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage.
2024 Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back
Villa Charities is proud to announce that our organization has been named one of the 2024 Best Workplaces for Giving Back! We recently received this honour after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work®. The list is based on direct feedback from employees of the hundreds of organizations that were surveyed by Great Place to Work®. To be eligible for this list, organizations must have exceptionally high scores from employees on the Trust Index survey. Over 90% of Villa Charities employees agreed with the statement, “I feel good about the way our organization contributes to the community.” Thanks to our amazing staff who continue to demonstrate pride in how Villa Charities serves our diverse community.
Villa Charities Endorsed in The Career Directory
Villa Charities Inc. has been selected for The Career Directory (2025 edition), the guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates. Our organization is recognized as a great place for young graduates to start their career and we are featured in The Career Directory publication that is distributed to Canadian Universities and Colleges. Published annually since 1992, The Career Directory is Canada’s longest-running employment guide for new graduates.
Current Opportunities
Villa Charities
Lifeguards and Swim Instructors – Villa Charities Columbus Centre
Work Hours – Variable hours
Early morning opening and daytime shifts, Monday through Sunday (including, days, evenings and weekends), therefore, job incumbent must be flexible.
Villa Charities Inc. (VCI) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that enriches lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. For more than 50 years across the GTA, Villa Charities has provided cultural and educational programs and supported culturally sensitive long-term care and independent living apartments for seniors. VCI fulfills their mandate through a broad range of activities, services and facilities, both directly and in conjunction with its affiliates and independent organizations. Affiliates include Columbus Centre and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery; Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. in Toronto; Villa Colombo Seniors Centre (Vaughan) Inc. Di Poce Centre; and Italian Canadian Benevolent Seniors Apartments Corporation/Casa Abruzzo Benevolent Corporation with apartments for independent seniors (Caboto Terrace, Casa Del Zotto and Casa Abruzzo). Each of these organizations is an integral part of the Villa Charities family with separate legal status and its own governance Board. For more information visit villacharities.com.
Job Summary
Lifeguards/Swim Instructors staff a wide variety of swimming programs. The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is responsible for ensuring service excellence in all Aquatic Program spaces and assists in the safe operation of these programs and spaces.
The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor directs leadership to programs and services that include maintaining a safe aquatic environment at all times, educating the public regarding safe swimming habits and providing progressive swimming instruction.
Key job accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility and acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
- Provides emergency care and first aid treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
- Ensures that members and other staff adhere to pool conduct guidelines and maintains order in his/her designated area as a proactive approach to ensuring safety and accident prevention.
- Provides instructional swimming lessons to various age groups following established curriculum.
- Plans, organizes, and implements core lesson plans/daily lesson plans, progress reports and evaluations.
- Maintains accurate, up to date progress sheets and records for participants; keeps Daily Log up to date and accurate.
- Sets up and takes down recreational, program and other equipment as required – at the same time checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
- Completes a safety check of lifesaving equipment prior to each shift. Assist staff team in pool/equipment maintenance duties
- Demonstrates professionalism at all times
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Lifeguarding Certification – National Lifeguard Service (NLS)
- Standard First Aid (SFA) Certification With CPR C and AED
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
- Lifesaving Society Instructor & Emergency First Aid Instructor
- One to three years of previous experience in lifeguarding and swim instruction
- Experience working with children, adults and parent/tot programs
Desired Qualifications
- Aquafit Certification, an asset
- Advanced Instructor and Examiner Clinic, an asset
- Other Advanced Leadership Certification i.e. NLS Instructor, Instructor Training, an asset
- Must be mature, reliable, responsible and a team player
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members and staff
- Excellent written communication skills
- Police Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector)
- Knowledge of Italian language and/or Italian Canadian community, an asset
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Villa Charities Inc. embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity. We aim to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from their unique skills, various experiences, and perspective on our vision of “Inspiring people to explore the Italian in all of us”. We ensure that our recruitment practices support this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Villa Charities’ policies, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Villa Charities’ hiring process. To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.
Villa Charities Inc. (VCI) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that enriches lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. For more than 50 years across the GTA, Villa Charities has provided cultural and educational programs and supported culturally sensitive long-term care and independent living apartments for seniors. VCI fulfills their mandate through a broad range of activities, services and facilities, both directly and in conjunction with its affiliates and independent organizations. Affiliates include Columbus Centre and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery; Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. in Toronto; Villa Colombo Seniors Centre (Vaughan) Inc. Di Poce Centre; and Italian Canadian Benevolent Seniors Apartments Corporation/Casa Abruzzo Benevolent Corporation with apartments for independent seniors (Caboto Terrace, Casa Del Zotto and Casa Abruzzo). Each of these organizations is an integral part of the Villa Charities family with separate legal status and its own governance Board. For more information visit villacharities.com.
Additionally, Villa Charities is Great Place to Work® Certified™, and Best Workplace for Giving Back, an official recognition for employers who create an outstanding employee experience and an amazing workplace culture. Every day, our team works hard to deliver our mission of enriching lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage.
Our Maintenance department is currently looking for Handyman to undertake upkeep and repair tasks at the interior or exterior of company premises. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Key job accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform basic tasks including painting and filling crevices, cleaning facilities and managing maintenance repairs.
- Perform repairs on company machinery, equipment, or appliances.
- Detect and report the need for major maintenance repairs.
- Regularly check community spaces to identify issues with litter, mechanical failure or breakdowns.
- Respond to clients’ maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Repair plumbing, electrical, and safety systems.
- Maintain the cleanliness of outside spaces such as parking lots and sidewalks.
- Oversee the sprinkler system and trash containers on the company premises.
- Conduct performance assessments of company appliances, such as refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, ovens, and coffee makers.
- Provide clients with support and guidance on maintaining their equipment.
- Clean facilities by sweeping, dusting etc.
- Take care of a variety of tasks, including painting, cutting grass, trimming bushes, planting or removing trees, installing doors and shelves, and repairing furniture.
- Some focus on regular maintenance, and others visit job sites to make repairs when needed.
- Repair equipment or appliances
- Assist tradespeople with electrical, plumbing or HVAC repairs
- Undertake duties as assigned or emergency tasks (e.g. shoveling snow)
- Identify and report the need for major repairs
- Responsible for opening/closing program buildings, and operating basic building systems (security locksets, alarms, lighting, HVAC, fire safety, utilities etc.)
- Managing trash removal and recycling as per building requirements Toronto Housing regulations
Desired Qualifications
- 3-5 years of related experience.
- Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment
- Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems
- You don’t need to be a certified tradesperson(electrician, plumber, carpenter, etc) but you do need to have basic construction skills.
- Must demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and be extremely detail-oriented.
- Ability to work well under pressure and balance and prioritize multiple projects, deliver programs and tactics on a timely basis in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Must be flexible, adaptive to change and able to handle shifting priorities with maturity and foresight to cope with input and changes, with short notice at times.
- Proficiency in project management including ability to manage and prioritize competing assignments.
- Proven diplomacy skills and commitment to customer service.
COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS:
Villa Charities Inc. offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including a free gym/health club membership (on-campus), health and dental benefits, GRRSP, Employee Group Discounts and much more.
GENERAL RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Villa Charities is committed to providing a safe working environment for our workforce, volunteers, and members of the public with whom we interact regularly. As such, all Villa Charities staff are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Villa Charities Inc. embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity. We aim to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from their unique skills, various experiences, and perspective on our vision of “Inspiring people to explore the Italian in all of us.” We ensure that our recruitment practices support this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Villa Charities’ policies, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Villa Charities’ hiring process. To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require an accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in an opportunity to make a difference and a lasting impact, work with an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team; please forward your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources by email to: careers@villacharities.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please email job applications to careers@villacharities.com
Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. (Villa Colombo Toronto)
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Benefits and Perks
Work is such a large part of a person’s life, and at Villa Charities, we invest in our employees’ overall job satisfaction by providing growth opportunities, competitive salaries, access to on-site athletic facilities and wellness programs, and much more.
Employee Reviews
Our staff is comprised of a diverse group of dedicated and talented people. Read what they have to say about working for Villa Charities and our affiliates.
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