Wellness and Education Lead

**Req ID**:187993**
**Location**:Provincial** Zone, **Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII**
**Department**:PS NZ Health,Safety & Wellness**
**Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%**) x **1**
**Management/Non Union** P**osition**
**Posting Closing Date**:27-Sep-24**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

**About the Opportunity**:
The Wellness and Education Lead is responsible for:

- Leading the development and execution of comprehensive wellness strategies in collaboration with the Occupational Wellness team, with a focus on content creation and program delivery for all Nova Scotia Health staff.
- 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.

**About You**:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- 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, OR Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion/Education, Organizational Development, Community Development, or a related field, with at least 4 years of relevant experience in workplace health promotion.
- Demonstrated expertise in content delivery, program development, and educational facilitation.
- Strong planning, strategic thinking, and evaluation skills, with the ability to lead and influence wellness initiatives effectively.
- Proven ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues and leadership.
- Excellent communication skills, and ability to engage and educate large audiences.
- In-depth knowledge of health promotion theory, and adult learning principles.
- Experience in building capacity and supporting sustainable health promotion practices.
- Understanding of organizational dynamics, and health systems.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

**Hours**:

- Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

**Compensation and Benefits**:
$37.61 - $47.01 Hourly

**Once You've Applied**

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.