Careers


At GEF Seniors Housing, we believe that a career is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make a real difference. Every day, our team helps create vibrant, caring communities, where seniors feel at home, supported, and valued.

Our Vision

To create vibrant, affordable communities for seniors.

Our Mission

To provide affordable, well-maintained, and secure buildings, where seniors can live with dignity and thrive in their communities — supported by friendly and caring staff and volunteers.

Our Values

We are guided by values that shape how we serve and build relationships:
Respect  –  People First  –  Trust  –  Accountability  –  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our Culture and Quality of Life Philosophy

In support of GEF’s Seniors Housing’s Mission and Vision, our Quality of Life Philosophy is:

“To provide seniors with accessible, affordable, and safe housing in comfortable and supportive environments that promote opportunities for them to successfully age in place.”

The Guiding Principles to the Quality of Life Philosophy:   Choice  –  Dignity  –  Well-being  –  Respect  –   Kindness  –   Compassion  –   Accountability


Health and Wellness

● Extended Health and Dental Plan
● Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
● Corporate Wellness Program
● Generous Vacation Time

Rewards and Savings

● Fair and Competitive Pay
● Defined Benefit Pension Plan (LAPP)
● Employee Discounts

Investing in You

● Hands-on Training
● Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement

Community and Purpose

● Volunteering Opportunities
● Student Placements

Click here to see how GEF staff make a real difference!


Our Food Services team fosters a welcoming environment, where every meal feels special. With warmth and care, we bring people together through food and hospitality. If you’re passionate about food and community, we’d love to have you!

Our Housekeeping Aides help create a fresh, inviting space where clients feel at home. With care and attention to detail, they ensure cleanliness and comfort in every corner. If you enjoy keeping things organized and making a difference, we’d love to have you on our team!

Our Administrative Support team keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes, ensuring efficiency and organization in every task. With attention to detail and a commitment to supporting others, they help create a seamless workplace. If you thrive in a structured environment and enjoy making a difference, we’d love to have you on our team! Click here to view our current opportunities.

Our Site Leadership team ensures smooth operations, fosters a positive environment, and delivers exceptional experiences for staff and clients. Whether managing sites and portfolios, leading strategies in HR, housing, and facilities, or overseeing food services and culinary operations, these leaders bring vision, organization, and dedication to everything they do. Click here to view our current opportunities.

  • Assistant Manager
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Chef

Our Housing and Client Services team is dedicated to creating supportive, engaging, and welcoming environments for clients. From helping individuals find stable housing to fostering meaningful connections through outreach and activities, these roles ensure dignity, well-being, and a sense of community. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives, explore opportunities with us today! Click here to view our current opportunities.

  • Activity & Wellness Coordinator
  • Life Enrichment Administrator
  • Life Enrichment Supervisor
  • Housing Placement Coordinator
  • Outreach Support Worker
  • Bus Driver

Our Facilities and Maintenance team ensures safe, efficient, and well-maintained spaces for staff and clients. From skilled trades like plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting to essential site upkeep, these professionals keep everything running smoothly. If you take pride in hands-on work and problem-solving, explore opportunities with us today! Click here to view our current opportunities.

  • Journeyperson Plumber/Gasfitter Mechanic
  • Journeyperson Electrician
  • Journeyperson Painter
  • Journeyperson Carpenter
  • Site Maintenance Worker

Our Central Support Team provides essential administrative, financial, HR, and operational support to keep our organization running smoothly. From payroll and project management to facilities oversight, these professionals ensure efficiency and strategic guidance across all areas. If you thrive on collaboration and problem-solving, explore opportunities with us today! Click here to view our current opportunities.

  • Finance
  • Purchasing
  • Facilities Management
  • Human Resources
  • Communications

Our Temporary and Relief Roles category features casual and short-term opportunities in food services, housekeeping, and administration. If you’re looking for temporary positions or frontline roles that support daily operations, check here for the latest openings! Click here to view our current opportunities.

  • Casual Food Services
  • Casual Housekeeping Aide
  • Casual Administrative Support

Our Volunteer Opportunities category highlights ways you can make a meaningful impact through unpaid roles. Visit our Volunteer with Us page and explore the available roles and discover how you can contribute to our community!

Our Student Placements category offers opportunities to gain valuable experience in various departments at our central office and site locations. Whether you’re seeking unpaid or paid placements, explore our student opportunities available throughout the year to support your learning and career growth! Email jobs@gef.org to inquire about our current opportunities.

As openings for the listed roles may vary, we recommend checking our website regularly for the most up-to-date postings.


Our communities are located in vibrant neighborhoods throughout the city, including:

  • North Edmonton: Beverly Place, Rosslyn Place, Virginia Park, and more
  • South Edmonton: Sakaw Terrace, Ottewell Terrace, Pleasantview Place
  • West Edmonton: Meadowlark Place, Westlawn courts, and more
  • Central Edmonton: Strathcona Place, McQueen Place, and more

We also operate a central office that helps coordinate services and ensure smooth operations across all sites. No matter where you work, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to creating vibrant, affordable communities for seniors.

Find a role near you — and make a difference close to home.