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The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing Workday functionality, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering scalable solutions that enhance the employee experience. This role will work closely with senior business leaders, cross-functional managers, executive leadership and field operations teams, requiring exceptional collaboration and facilitation skills.\nThis position will be based at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario. 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We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:\nContinuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities\n\nOpportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization\n\nA rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.\n\nEmployee Family Assistance Program.\n\nRobust benefits package\n\nExtendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a broad network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 24 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 157,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs more than 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.\nTime Type\nFull timeCompensation Details\nCompensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.\nWe provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.\nBase salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.\nExtendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.\nExtendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at .\nWe acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. 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