Manager, Employee Wellness

Competition #: CO.26.023

The OpportunityStatus: Open until filled.Location: Good Samaritan Society Head Office 8861-75 Street, Edmonton, AB

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time  1.0 FTE  

Hours of Work: 0800-1600   

Wages: $76,475.00-$106,236.00 per year

Employee Group: Out of Scope

Status: Open until filled

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

Reporting to the Vice President & Chief People Officer, the Manager, Employee Wellness, leads and evaluates the employee Ability Management program, health and safety, wellness, emergency disaster management and benefits program. The Manager, Employee Wellness through their programs continually evaluates industry best practices, standardizes processes and fosters a consistent approach and compliance to applicable legislation and policies throughout Good Samaritan.

The Manager, Employee Wellness will guide Good Samaritan and its leaders in understanding of employee wellness and communicate the importance of the employer’s due diligence while continuously working to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Education and Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field – i.e. Disability Management Specialist (CDMP), Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC)
• Eligibility to obtain the Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred
• Certified Health Executive (CHE) preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in employee disability management wellness, health and safety, and benefits in a multi-union and multi-disciplinary team environment_._ 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of current disability management best practices
• Strong knowledge of Human Rights Legislation and the duty to accommodate, as well as Privacy Legislation and Workers’ Compensation Legislation
• Ability to identify wellness, employee health and safety, benefits and abilities management best practices and stay abreast of legislation and case law changes for continuous improvement of the employee wellness program
• Strong knowledge of disability management best practices, including Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and WorkSafeBC (WSBC) processes and requirements

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.

The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Apply today: https://gss.org/careers/manager-employee-wellness/