CAREERS

Help Improve the Lives of Ontario’s Retirement Home Residents

What We Offer

An average day at the RHRA requires problem-solving, collaboration, integrity and a commitment to keeping Ontario’s seniors safe. In exchange, the RHRA offers a great working environment, learning and development opportunities, work-life balance and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

The RHRA’s office is located in downtown Toronto (across the street from Union Station) and field staff work out of home offices throughout the province.

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.

All applications are reviewed and held in our records for one year, during which period, you will be contacted if your credentials meet our requirements. Thank you for your interest in the work of RHRA.

I am looking for...

A retirement home

There are more than 700 licensed retirement homes in Ontario. Let us help you find the one that’s right for you.

Status of home

Search the Retirement Home Database for a complete history of a retirement home's compliance with the Act.

Types of homes

If you've never lived in a retirement home or haven’t needed long-term care, you may not be aware of the difference between the two. Here is what you need to know.

I'm not sure how to get started

Here, we’ll provide tools to help support your research.

Steps to getting a licence

Get started on the licensing process and find out what you will need to submit an application.

Guidelines

As of July 1, 2012, homes that meet the definition of “retirement home” in the Act must have a licence from the RHRA to operate.

Process

To assist you with the application process, the RHRA has put together an Applicant Guide. The Guide introduces you to the forms, supporting documents and fees that must be submitted.

Fees

Review the 2018 Fee Schedule before submitting your application.

Complaints & reporting harm

Reporting harm is a shared duty. Certain situations involving harm or risk of harm to any resident must be reported immediately by law. Here’s how to report harm or potential harm.

How to File a Report

Find out what constitutes harm and what you need to do if you see or suspect harm.

RHRA Process

Find out what happens after the report has been made.

Mandatory Reporting

What must you report and why.

More information about RHRA

Understand our role, what we stand for and how we enforce ‘the Act’.

How we help

Types of homes

If you've never lived in a retirement home or haven’t needed long-term care, you may not be aware of the difference between the two. Here is what you need to know.

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