Wellness Lead

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you passionate about workplace wellbeing and promoting a positive and healthy work culture? Do you have experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of wellness activities to engage employees? Are you looking for a career in an organization that cares for others and cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

Take a look at this rewarding career opportunity working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals. ​​​We are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move to a more connected health care system through the Ontario Health Teams model of care.

Ontario Health at Home is looking for an experienced leader to drive wellness initiatives across the organization. Reporting to the Director, Organizational Development, the Wellness Lead is accountable for the leadership and performance of the provincial Employee Wellbeing and Wellness Program and is responsible for the development, implementation and management of programs and strategies.

What will you do?

• Responsible for planning, designing, obtaining leadership engagement for the ongoing development of employee wellness programs, including those specific to mental health, by researching health care sector best practices, medical & wellness trends
• Responsible for the development, delivery and/or the coordination of wellness programs and content, wellness and health promotion presentations and initiatives, development or curating newsletters and online resources for Ontario Health atHome employees
• Designs an evaluation strategy to inform recommendations for the ongoing development of the program and to ensure the program meets the needs of employees
• Writes reports for use by leadership in the development, implementation and delivery of programs, policy and procedures
• Prepares and launches marketing materials, in collaboration with Communications, and produces aggregate reports to evaluate the effectiveness of the various wellness programs offered
• Chair of the provincial Wellness Steering Committee and coordinate committee activities
• Liaises with HROD teams, leaders and partners for the planning, designing and implementation of wellness programs
• Engages in the assessment, project identification, design, and integration of wellness engagement strategies
• Liaises with Occupational Health & Safety and Organization Development teams to develop and/or procure wellness-related training with a strong focus on mental-health
• Facilitates employee feedback to leadership on matters concerning employee wellness

What must you have?

• Undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: public health, health sciences, healthcare management, counselling or social work, social sciences, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible professional level experience in leading and developing wellness initiatives, projects and programs, to include at least two (2) years managing or coordinating health programs and/or leading wellness projects and programs
• Familiarity with Employee Assistance Programs and their wellness offerings
• Experience working within a large multi-union employer
• Demonstrated track record for successfully setting and achieving goals, building/leading a team, identifying opportunities, and driving process improvement preferred
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with stakeholders
• Proven communication abilities including active listening
• Group facilitation and collaboration skills
• Ability to influence and gain buy-in and support for wellness programs and initiatives
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date

What would give you the edge?

• Wellness-related certification
• Regulated Health Professional with valid certification in a professional college in the province of Ontario
• Basic training in ergonomics and assessment principles

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan​
• Hybrid work model (subject to change)
• Flexible work location - this position can be located at any of the Ontario Health atHome offices
• Salary - $79,285 to $94,671

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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