Executive Director, Wellness (382440)
Executive Director, Wellness (382440)
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Job Description
Requisition ID: 382440
Position Number:
Posting End Date: June 16 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site:Shared Health -Shared Health Corporate Office
Department / Unit: SH - Health Workforce
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Provincial Lead Health Workforce the Executive director wellness will develop lead and coordinate wellness and workforce belonging initiatives across the province with the goal of improving the physical mental and emotional health and well-being of all employees. They will steward the Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy including developing and implementing strategic and systems level solutions and training to address complex equality diversity and inclusion challenges ensuring the provision of a high standard of advice support and delivery across the system on EDI matters.
This role leads several wellness initiatives in healthcare such as Disrupting Racism strategy and Reducing Administrative Burden for Doctors in Manitoba. Participation in these initiatives will require the ability to identify opportunities create policy and training offer experience-based solutions and gain stakeholder interest and buy-in.
The Executive director wellness is responsible for the development and oversight of the execution of a strategy to address wellness challenges and opportunities and will work in partnership with other operational leaders to improve well-being primarily focusing on improving the work environment and culture.
Experience
- 10 years experience in senior HR leadership positions (talent management training and development compliance diversity and inclusion strategic planning HR project management); or
- 5 years experience in a wellness or mental health field (as a physician nurse physical therapist or a health educator) with 5 years experience in a senior managerial role.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- A bachelors degree in a health-related field (psychology social work exercise science nutrition kinesiology or Education).
- Certified Professional Human Resource (CPHR) designation is an asset.
Qualifications and Skills
- A proven track record of designing and implementing health and wellness policies and programs.
- A thorough understanding of health and wellness practices as well as evidence-based approaches to wellness.
- Demonstrated solid understanding of EDI leading practices policies tools and experience in building inclusive programs and practices.
- Strong leadership skills and exceptional emotional intelligence.
- Ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to building positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong ability to facilitate challenging discussions with groups and individuals.
- Must be able to understand and communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills required as well as the ability to take initiative to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work under stressful working conditions prioritize working responsibilities effectively and manage time efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to instruct coach and lead teams.
- Highly self-motivated with strong ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
- Excellent management skills: financial operational and human resource.
- Excellent ability to effectively lead multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to maintain professional manner under a variety of working circumstances.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook).
- Familiarity with data analytics and relevant software (such as SPSS or SAS).
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
- Interruptions to respond to questions are common; dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
- Must have a valid Manitoba drivers license and use of a personal motor vehicle for regular travel within the province.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family friends and neighbours please apply today.
Interested candidates should selectthe Apply icon below to upload their cover letter resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
