Wellness Coordinator

Position Type:
Permanent

Closing date:
2024-11-12

Medavie Health Services New Brunswick (MHSNB) is the subsidiary of Medavie Health Services responsible for the optimal operation and management of EM/ANB, an integrated organization specializing in the delivery of primary health care services with the goal of facilitating access to quality care so that patients can achieve better health outcomes. MHSNB is fortunate to be able to count on the expertise of its employees who work passionately to build a healthier province.

Our company is currently looking for new team members to support its mission of providing excellence in emergency and community care within our various programs, namely Ambulance New Brunswick, the Extra-Mural Program and NB Health Link. Each advocates for a highly coordinated, quality service offering guided by a goal of continuous improvement across primary health care.

Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians.

With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training.

We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada’s most pressing physical and mental health care challenges.

We are looking for a Wellness Coordinator. Reporting to the Team Lead, Employee Health Services, the Wellness Coordinator provides leadership in research, development, and deployment of the wellness strategy, which includes the employee recognition program as well as the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

The Wellness Coordinator will see to the design of the wellness strategy programs, which are inspired by best practices and trends. The coordinator should remain up to date on organizational realities and needs so that their initiatives are implemented with a focus on continuous improvement. They will work closely with key partners (both internal and external) by consulting and providing continuous support. The proposed strategy will present a variety of initiatives focused on a fulfilling work environment.

All these duties are performed in collaboration with the human resources team, managers, stakeholders, and agencies that have a role to play in the growth of the company.

The position entails but is not limited to the following:
General:

- Able to establish objectives and to be able to measure them with the help of performance indicators.
- Work in close consultation and collaboration with the managers, the human Resource team, and targeted stakeholders.
- Communicate recognition programs and EFAP to regional managers and employees.
- Do research and make recommendations for better use of practices in workplace wellness and employee recognition.
- Plan, coordinate and broadcast annually using help from the working committee, the various events surrounding employee recognition.
- Initiate, develop and coordinate pilot projects for employee wellness in the diverse regions of Medavie Health Services.
- Develop and establish an employee network relating to the well-being and recognition of employees through working committees, employee focus groups, ect.
- Stay on the lookout for new trends.
- Act as an ambassador and resource person for well-being and publicize the initiative among their peers.
- Travel to other facilities within the area.
- Take part in activities and develop projects related to wellness.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with external agencies and organizations committed to encouraging employee health and wellness.
- Education & Experience:_
- Possess a post-secondary education with relevant education in Human Resources, business administration, health care or related field or a combination of training and experiences deemed equivalent.
- Have a minimum of three to five years' experience in the health care field.
- Practical experience in the development and deployment of strategies and initiatives within large organizations.
- Knowledge of wellness and promotional concepts.
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources designation is an asset.
- Knowledge & Skills:_
- Demonstrates integrity and maintains high ethical standards.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and guide others.
- Excellent problem solver, consistently exercises good judgment.
- Manage multiple projects with the ability to meet daily departmental expectations.
- Organized and proficient in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.
- Superior communication and presentation skills.
- Good past work record (performance and attendance).
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