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This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.

At UBC we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research innovation and learning for all faculty staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

JOB SUMMARY

Working with the Workplace Wellbeing team as part of Health Wellbeing and Benefits (HWB) in Central Human Resources the Workplace Wellbeing Specialist is responsible for promoting and supporting a culture of psychological health and safety across UBC workplaces through the development implementation and evaluation of workplace wellbeing initiatives programs projects and services.

Work is based on the principles of health promotion population health trauma-informed practice and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Work is consistent with leading practices and evidence-based decision approaches and supports the UBC Strategic Plan Wellbeing Strategic Framework the UBC Focus on People strategy Inclusion Action Plan Indigenous Strategic Plan and the Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges that supports a diverse inclusive and vibrant workplace where all people places and communities can flourish.

The Workplace Wellbeing Specialist works collaboratively with Workplace Wellbeing team members and other campus partners on programs initiatives and other related projects.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

Reports to the Senior Lead Workplace Wellbeing Strategies and works collaboratively with others across the Vice-President Human Resources portfolio and with faculties departments and administrative units. Liaises externally with other health and wellbeing professionals consultants and/or service providers.

WORK PERFORMED

Develops comprehensive educational resources and supports implementation of training for leaders managers and supervisors related to the psychosocial factors that influence and promote wellbeing in the workplace.

Plans promotes implements and evaluates Workplace Wellbeing learning opportunities for faculty and staff annually ensuring accessible synchronous and asynchronous educational resources and alignment with organizational needs as established in the Workplace Wellbeing Learning Plan. Leads upkeep and refresh for established Canvas courses.

Creates sources and maintains supplementary materials related to health and wellbeing education. Works with departments/units to support the acquisition of knowledge and skills and the development of attitudes and behaviors that support psychological health and safety and overall wellbeing within workplaces. May work in collaboration with UBC-O and various internal and external stakeholders as required.

Manages workplace wellbeing and health related events and campaigns for UBCs faculty and staff with a focus on mental health literacy and training for managers - including: securing quotes from internal and external providers; soliciting negotiating and contracting all exhibitors speakers facilitators equipment and supplies; recruiting and coordinating volunteers; overseeing expenditures and ensuring that budget(s) are met; conducting a comprehensive evaluation process through debriefings focus groups and surveys; analyzing outcomes and writing reports.

Develops implements and improves systems to track and maintain accurate client information service delivery feedback and other relevant program statistics in order to monitor program performance. Researches options and makes recommendations for improvements.

Identifies patterns and illustrates findings to support decision-making recommendations and reporting requirements. Interprets analyzes and synthesizes related data into comprehensive reports and/or presentations that align with inform and support HRs Workplace Health Promotion Evaluation Framework.

Oversees health promotion surveys and provides expertise to UBC partners and agencies in survey design program evaluation and analysis.

Develops partnerships with individuals professional groups community groups and other levels of government concerned with promoting healthy living and decision making. Develops reports and presentations for multiple audiences and stakeholders.

Contributes to HWB communications and engagement strategies including identifying targeted areas of focus. Executes and implements related plans in building psychological health and safety across workplaces.

Leads and/or co-leads workplace wellbeing and/or university-wide planning projects and participates on a variety of committees and working groups related to health programming promotion and services.

Manages an existing set of workplace wellbeing and health education programs and maintains a directory of community supports and resources used for information referral and advocacy.

Performs other related duties as required.

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR

Decisions have a direct impact on the creation revision and implementation of Workplace Wellbeing programs and other efforts related to advancing workplace wellbeing and psychological health and safety within workplaces at UBC. Inadequate and ineffective delivery of workplace wellbeing programs services and resources could result in lost opportunity to help prevent or reduce the negative impact of psychological and physical illness in faculty and staff which in turn may affect absenteeism disability turnover and lost productivity.

Errors in judgement could result in a loss of credibility related to UBCs commitment to Wellbeing and organizational priorities in supporting a diverse inclusive and vibrant workplace where all people places and communities can flourish.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports to the Senior Lead Workplace Wellbeing Strategies. The position requires a person capable of interpreting the position responsibilities and carrying them out with minimal supervision.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

Manages assigned projects independently and may direct the work of consultants student employees and other HR professionals as required. Provides coaching to others to build knowledge and understanding of workplace wellbeing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of four to five years of related work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree preferred (e.g. Educational Psychology Behavioural Sciences Organizational Development Organizational Psychology Instructional Design Health Promotion and/or Adult Education).

Experience in a large complex academic setting preferred.

Human Resources Advisory / Generalist or Organizational Development experience an asset.

Demonstrated experience managing developing and delivering workplace wellbeing programs services and resources aimed at diverse target audiences.

Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of the legislative environment impacting workplaces issues that impact wellbeing both in and outside the workplace and actions or initiatives that support workplace wellbeing.

Knowledge of University programs policies and procedures and familiarity with federal and provincial health promotion agencies and organizations an asset.

Demonstrated experience in managing projects meeting deadlines and resolving unexpected and/or ambiguous situations or issues.

Proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization within a collaborative framework.

Experience in designing preparing and delivering effective presentations and workshops to diverse audiences including allied professionals and the public.

Demonstrates a strong personal commitment to removing barriers preventing the inclusion of marginalized groups works respectfully and embraces working with students staff and faculty who hold a range of worldviews.

Takes initiative to learn about issues relating to equity and inclusion and actively embeds this learning in their work.

Ability to analyze and interpret workplace data program outcomes and develop compelling and authentic workplace narratives that inform organizational decision-making and priority setting.

Excellent organization and time management skills.

Commitment to personal learning development and improvement in pursuit of own objectives and those of the team and organization.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively within a team and with others.

Excellent computer skills essential (including word excel powerpoint course creation software such as articulate and canvas database and website software)