2526-206 - Manager, Workplace Wellness, Health and Disability Management (CL8) - Central Office

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A public higher education institution in Halifax is seeking a Manager for Workplace Wellness, Health, and Disability Management. This full-time role involves designing and leading programs to support employee health and wellbeing. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in workplace health promotion and hold a relevant bachelor's degree. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $109,891 to $129,284 annually and is crucial for creating an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related experience as a subject matter expert or program manager.
• Experience in health promotion, mental health, and workplace wellness.
• Proficiency with reporting tools and digital environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs that support health, wellness, and return-to-work.
• Develop initiatives aligned with best practices in employee health.
• Manage a strategic program portfolio promoting a healthy work environment.

Skills

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Team collaboration and problem solving

Project management skills

Cultural proficiency with equity principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Reporting tools

Job description

Overview

2526-206 - Manager, Workplace Wellness, Health and Disability Management (CL8) - Central Office

Halifax, Nova Scotia — Central Office. Continuing Full-Time Position. Commencing approximately October 6, 2025. Application deadline is 11:59pm, September 11, 2025.

Salary range : $109,891.508 to $129,284.126 annually.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Manager, Workplace Wellness, Health and Disability Management will be at the heart of our efforts to create a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Work with internal and external partners, including unions, insurers, the Workers Compensation Board, and government agencies, to design and deliver programs that help employees stay healthy, return to work with dignity, and feel supported.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs that support employee health and wellness, accommodation and return-to-work, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., Workers Compensation Act, Human Rights Act, Labour Standards Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Stronger Workplaces Act).
• Lead a strategic program portfolio that promotes a culture of care, working with a wide network of partners to build and sustain a healthy work environment.

What You’ll Be Leading

• Innovative wellness and disability management programs that reduce the human and financial impact of illness and absence.
• Initiatives aligned with best practices and emerging trends in employee health, mental wellness, and accessibility to promote a psychologically and physically healthy workforce.
• Strategic partnerships across the College to promote understanding and action around health, accommodations, and inclusive support.
• Joint oversight of the College’s Mental Wellness Strategy, promoting mental wellness across the College community while upholding values of accessibility, diversity, inclusion, employee and student success, safety, public accountability, sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., counselling, education, social sciences, health promotion, social work) with training in Disability Management or Return to Work. Specialized training / certifications in health promotion, mental health and wellness, disability management, and evaluation are assets.
• Minimum 7 years of recent and related occupational experience as a subject matter expert or program manager in workplace health promotion and mental wellness.
• Experience in health promotion, mental health, and workplace wellness; track record of supporting adult health and well-being through education, policy development, and wellness initiatives in organizational settings.
• Previous experience in Occupational Health or Disability Management (accommodations and return-to-work) is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, databases, reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 Programs, Oracle, PeopleSoft).
• Comfort working in a digital environment and using technology to enhance the employee experience.
• Leadership experience in a multi-union complex environment.
• Ability to collect, manage and present data metrics and dashboards to show continuous improvement or identify risks related to absence management.

Relevant Skills And Knowledge

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to build trust beyond immediate interactions.
• Strong team collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Strong project management and change management skills.
• Dedication to life-long learning and cultural proficiency with equity principles.
• Ability to facilitate learning through effective consulting and presentation.
• Expert working knowledge of relevant legislation.

About Nova Scotia Community College

NSCC values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. Applicants from diverse communities are encouraged to self-identify in the online questionnaire during the application.

NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses with regional management supporting accessible, high-quality education across the province. Regions and campuses include :

• Eastern Region – Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, Wagmatcook Learning Centre
• Northern Region – Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, Amherst Learning Centre
• Metro Region – Akerley Campus and IT Campus
• Southwest Region – Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, Digby Learning Centre
• Valley Region – Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
• Stand-Alone Campuses : Ivany Campus, Sydney Waterfront Campus, eCampus

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday.

Are you interested? Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts. NSCC is committed to full inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodations as required. If accommodation is needed, contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [e-mail]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries : Higher Education

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