Business Optimization and Scheduling Specialist

As the Business Optimization and Scheduling Specialist, you will contribute to Extendicare’s purpose of Helping People Live Better by improving the consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness of back-office processes and performance across long-term care and retirement homes. You will play a critical role in equipping Business Office staff with the tools they need to manage their home’s business office, while supporting talent acquisition and development through onboarding and training initiatives. In addition, you will act as a partner on corporate projects impacting business offices, ensuring smooth transitions, optimized workflows, and compliance with company standards. Leveraging strong project management skills, you will plan, coordinate, and execute initiatives from start to finish, driving alignment across stakeholders and delivering measurable results. Through your expertise in process mapping and data analysis, you will drive operational excellence and enable homes to deliver high-quality service to employees, residents, and their families.

This role will be based at our head office in Markham, Ontario office with travel required 25-50% of the time. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Training, Support & Compliance – Develop and deliver learning materials and training programs (in-person, virtual, and e-learning) to equip Operations Managers and business office staff. Provide ongoing support for Workday, PointClickCare, and scheduling systems, ensuring processes align with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with SMEs to keep content current.

• Onboarding & Development – Support onboarding of new business office staff and contribute to development programs that build skills and ensure role readiness.

• Recruitment – Partner with hiring managers to evaluate business office candidates, participate in screening and interviews, and provide recommendations to ensure the selection of qualified team members who meet role requirements and support operational excellence.

• Customer Service – Troubleshoot and resolve back-office issues via the ServiceNow provide escalated support to IT, Finance or HR teams for resolution.

• Projects – Plan, coordinate, and execute corporate initiatives from start to finish. Lead process improvement efforts, support the introduction of new policies, procedures, and learning programs, and conduct systems testing for enhancements. Provide senior leadership with recommendations to resolve issues and improve performance.

• Data Analysis & Reporting – Collect, analyze, and report on business office performance metrics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and measure the impact of process improvements. Use data insights to support strategic initiatives and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.

• Continuous Improvement – Drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness in back-office processes. Utilize process mapping and workflow analysis to implement sustainable improvements and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational standards and goals.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or Project Management.

• 3–5 years of experience in business or office operations; experience in long-term care or healthcare is an asset.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) with advanced skills in Excel and Visio.

• Experience working in Workday, PointClickCare, or other cloud-based systems.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from planning through execution, including stakeholder coordination and meeting deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment.

• Knowledge of process mapping, workflow analysis, continuous improvement methodologies, and ability to collect and interpret data to inform decisions and measure performance.

• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Robust benefits package

Extendicare 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 network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Time Type:

Full time

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.