Manager Health, Safety & Wellness

Now Hiring Manager Health, Wellness & Safety

In Medicine Hat, you'll feel right at home in a welcoming and amenity-rich city that hasn't lost its 'small town' feel. And here at the City of Medicine Hat, you'll be part of a workplace that's productive and engaged, and one that boasts a talented and diverse workforce.

The Manager Health, Wellness & Safety leads a team of professional in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a corporate wellness strategy. The programs and initiatives developed are focused on enhancing the safety, and the physical and mental health and wellness of City employees.

We thank all applicants, however those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, and to apply, please visit our website at: https://medicinehat.prevueaps.ca/jobs/

Key Responsibilities Include:

Our ideal candidate

You are knowledgeable of occupational health, organizational wellness initiatives, and corporate safety management systems and their effective application.

You have excellent relationship building skills, a collaborative approach and seek to understand.

You are versatile and practical in approach to issues, enthusiastic in seeking input and think strategically for overall organizational objectives with consideration for business unit needs.

You have demonstrated ability to recognize opportunities and be comfortable in moving across organization lines to initiate appropriate action.

You have knowledge of project management principles and ability to use a systematic approach to make decision and advance initiatives.

You have a proven record in leading and supporting a team of professionals.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Successful completion of bachelor's degree in human resources or health, wellness or safety or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Seven (7) years of experience in health, wellness and/or corporate safety programs including four (4) years direct experience in leading professionals and developing teams.

Experience with mid to large organizations operating in a unionized environment is considered an asset.

Preference for additional education, certification and/or experience in organizational wellness, occupational health and/or corporate safety.

Chartered Professional Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset.

An equivalent combination of management approved training and experience may be considered.

Additional Job Information:

Position Type: Management
Posted Date: Aug 04, 2022
Closing Date: Aug 17, 2022