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Wellness and Education Lead

2 months ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Wellness and Education Lead to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. As a key member of our Occupational Health and Safety team, you will play a critical role in promoting the health and well-being of our staff.

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Health Promotion/Education, Organizational Development, Community Development, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in workplace health promotion. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience in workplace health promotion will be considered.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in content delivery, program development, and educational facilitation. They will possess strong planning, strategic thinking, and evaluation skills, with the ability to lead and influence wellness initiatives effectively.

The Wellness and Education Lead will be responsible for advancing the department's mission by applying evidence-based practices and frameworks to create supportive and healthy work environments. They will work closely with organizational leaders, employee groups, and external stakeholders to drive initiatives that improve staff wellness.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Leading the development and execution of comprehensive wellness strategies in collaboration with the Occupational Wellness team.
  • Serving as a key resource for the advisory committee of Nova Scotia Health staff and stakeholders, providing expert guidance on health and wellness topics and program development.
  • Planning, developing, and executing educational initiatives and wellness programs, ensuring they meet organizational needs and leverage current data and evidence-based practices.
  • Designing and implementing communication strategies that effectively convey wellness messages and enhance employee engagement in health promotion activities.
  • Mobilizing resources and supporting capacity-building efforts within teams and departments to improve overall health and wellness.
  • Working with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider to maximize service utilization and offer staff opportunities to improve personal health practices.
  • Integrating evidence-based health promotion frameworks and safety management systems into organizational practices and initiatives.
  • Developing and nurturing a broad network of relationships within and outside the Nova Scotia Health community to support the creation of a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Contributing to policy development and review processes to ensure they align with and enhance the health and wellness goals of the organization.

We offer a competitive salary of $47.01 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.