Manager, Learning, Well-being

Manager, Learning, Well-being and Engagement

JOIN US IN MAKING EXCELLENT CARE PERSONAL

At Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), our commitment to excellence sets us apart. We believe in making excellent care personal, and we're on a relentless journey to enhance the well-being of both our staff and patients.

We are seeking an innovative, knowledgeable and forward-thinking leader to join our team as the Manager, Learning and Well-Being and Engagement. Are you ready to contribute to a healthcare legacy that makes a difference?

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Manager, Learning, Well-being & Engagement provides strategic and operational leadership for programs that enhance the employee experience and ensure a safe, healthy, and high-performing workplace. This role oversees three key portfolios — learning and development, employee engagement and well-being (occupational health and safety) — aligning them to the hospital’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Director, People and Culture, the Manager , Learning, Well-Being and Engagement plays a pivotal role in building a culture of safety, belonging, and continuous learning. Through partnership with leaders, unions, and employees across the organization, this role ensures that programs and practices support staff development, organizational effectiveness, and the physical and psychological well-being of all team members.

WHAT YOU’LL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Learning & Organizational Development -

Purpose: Build the capability, leadership, and organizational effectiveness needed to support a high-performing workforce.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of organizational learning and development programs that build leadership capability, support career growth, and enhance employee performance.
  
• Oversee mandatory education programs and learning management systems, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
  
• Partner with clinical and non-clinical leaders to identify learning, team development, and organizational capability needs and implement targeted solutions.
  
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development across all employee groups.
  
• Lead and support organizational development and change management initiatives that strengthen communication, collaboration, leadership effectiveness, and retention.
  
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on learning, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and workforce development best practices.
  

Employee Wellness, Safety & Occupational Health -

Purpose: Foster a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace that promotes employee well-being and legislative compliance.

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide leadership and oversight for the hospital's occupational health and safety programs, policies, and initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and organizational standards.
  
• Oversee workplace injury and illness management, return-to-work programs, and workplace accommodation processes.
  
• Support the Health and Safety Office in leading the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), ensuring effective communication, follow-up, and continuous improvement of safety practices.
  
• Monitor key occupational health, safety, and attendance metrics, ensuring timely reporting and corrective action where required.
  
• Lead employee wellness and psychological health initiatives that promote resilience, inclusion, respect, and overall well-being.
  
• Act as a resource to leaders on workplace health, safety, disability management, accommodation, and employee well-being.
  

Employee Engagement & Experience -

Purpose: Enhance engagement, culture, recognition, and employee experience to support attraction, retention, and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

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• Develop and implement employee engagement, recognition, and culture initiatives that strengthen the employee experience and reinforce organizational values.
  
• Lead the administration, analysis, and action planning