Manager, Employee Health & Wellness

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Full careers. Full lives.

Join the Medavie Health NL Team

Are you looking for a fulfilling career that makes a meaningful impact on your life and the lives of others As the provider of emergency medical services and medical communications operations across Newfoundland and Labrador Medavie Health NL (MHNL) is proud to offer career opportunities for professionals who share our strong commitment to delivering healthcare to communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

If youre a passionate professional seeking a unique and meaningful career MHNL is your destination. Join our team and achieve your full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Full careers. Full lives.
Join the Medavie Health NL Team

Are you looking for a fulfilling career that makes a meaningful impact on your life and the lives of others

As the provider of ground and air ambulance emergency medical services and medical communications operations across Newfoundland and Labrador Medavie Health NL (MHNL) is proud to offer career opportunities for professionals who share our strong commitment to delivering healthcare to communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

If youre a passionate professional seeking a unique and meaningful career MHNL is your destination. Join our team and achieve your full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Reporting the Director Human Resources the Manager Employee Health and Wellness is responsible for providing leadership and direction for MHNLs Health and Wellness department including occupational and non-occupational workplace health and its programs and directly manages the Occupational/Disability Management team.

Working closely with MHNLs Leadership teams and the Safety Management team the Lead Health and Wellness will strive to ensure that all health standards are met to safeguard the health and wellbeing of all employees within MHNL. The Manager will work to promote safe and healthy work practices and ensure compliance with regulatory legislative and community health requirements. This is achieved through policy procedures and programs as well as the ongoing monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators. The Lead Health and Wellness will develop and oversee all overall health and wellness programs and processes including the internal quality system so that short and long-term disability claims on-the-job injury claims and absenteeism are all greatly reduced.

Professional Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor level minimum (masters an asset) in health professions human resources business public administration or related field.

• Minimum seven (7) years experience in Occupational Health healthcare management or related profession including leadership roles with a concentration in one or more of the following specialties (Occupational Health Health area Management Insurance/Disability Case Management).

• Minimum of five (5) years leadership experience including excellent track record in people and performance management.

• Clinical experience in chosen field (should have a minimum of 5 years front-line service delivery) an asset.

• Previous Occupational Health experience considered a strong asset.

• Holds an active license as a clinician or professional designation with the applicable provincial body is in good standing without restriction and is following all applicable laws pertaining to their practice.

• Experience in multi-union environment interpretation of collective agreements working with JOHS Committees and union would be an asset.

• Advanced certification related to occupational health and wellness or the willingness to obtain a related appropriate designation is considered an asset.

• Hands-on experience and on-going professional development in H&W are considered an asset.

• Project management/change management experience ideally related to process improvement of complex systems is considered an asset.

• Strong organizational and management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.

• Solid understanding of Disability Management processes.

• Strong understanding of NFLD legislation pertaining to the maintenance storage and retention of employee health records. Considerable knowledge of the Human Rights Code the Workers Compensation Act and Regulations and other applicable legislation.

• Knowledge of management experience in developing and managing programs related to health safety and wellness.

• Experience with coaching and complex problem solving with multiple stakeholders.

• Experience in engaging mentoring and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative participative manner to respond to the mission vision goals and objectives an organization.

• Excellent analytical organizational negotiation and decision-skills.

• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks related to the workforce.

• Strong client service problem solving and solutions skills.

• Strong judgement is required to determine appropriate responses to occupational health issues and unanticipated crises (e.g. pandemics emergencies outbreaks).

• Ability to build engagement among peers and business leaders to support new strategies and change management.

• High level of competence in both written and verbal communication.

• Capacity for relationships and team building.

• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and competence.

Who we are

Medavie Health NL (MHNL) is the provider of emergency medical services and medical communications operations across Newfoundland and Labrador. We are an incorporated wholly owned NL-based subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada and a national leader in primary health care solutions including mobile integrated health and community paramedicine programs.

MHS is part of Medavie a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in benefits management health management and healthcare delivery. Backed by our team of over 8200 dedicated professionals we exist to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest.

Were one of Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and certified Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity equity and inclusion. We foster a culture of caring where people are celebrated beyond their roles and valued for who they are and what they contribute.

If you share our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians join our team.

What its like to work with us

We are more than just a workplace we are a people-focused visionary organization dedicated to fostering well-being and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees and the communities we serve.

We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits by offering opportunities for personal and professional growth meaningful experiences and supportive leadership. At Medavie youll find more than just a job youll find a pathway to a full and rewarding career.

We welcome diversity

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment retention advancement and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws.

We put safety first

Employees of MHNL are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety-related initiatives as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process please email:

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Who we are

MHNL is the selected proponent to design manage and operate a single integrated road and air ambulance service in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are an incorporated wholly owned NL-based subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada and a national leader in primary health care solutions including mobile integrated health and community paramedicine programs.

Together with Medavie Blue Cross MHS is part of Medavie a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in benefits management health management and healthcare delivery. Backed by our team of over 8200 dedicated professionals we exist to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest.

Were one of Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and certified Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity equity and inclusion. We foster a culture of caring where people are celebrated beyond their roles and valued for who they are and what they contribute.

If you share our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians join our team.

What its like to work with us

We are more than just a workplace we are a people-focused visionary organization dedicated to fostering well-being and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees and the Communities we serve.

We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits by offering opportunities for personal and professional growth meaningful experiences and supportive leadership. At Medavie youll find more than just a job youll find a pathway to a full and rewarding career.

We welcome diversity

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment retention advancement and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws.

We put safety first

Employees of MHNL are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety-related initiatives as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process please email: