Fitness and Health Promotion Advisor

Employment and Social Development Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment and Social Development Canada in Winnipeg is seeking a Fitness and Health Promotion Advisor to lead the divisional program, oversee physical abilities testing, and promote fitness and wellbeing across the workforce.

The role requires a strong background in kinesiology or related health fields, plus experience in program development, evaluation and volunteer coordination. Apply now to contribute to employee health and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing corporate fitness and well-being programs.
• Experience administering fitness tests and providing personalized exercise plans.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies and program evaluation.
• Ability to build and sustain a network of volunteers and staff.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead divisional fitness program and strategy.
• Manage administration of physical abilities tests (PARE).
• Promote fitness for duty and employee wellbeing.
• Develop learning and educational activities.
• Mobilize employees via volunteers and coordinators.
• Evaluate program implementation, results, and impact.
• Coordinate fitness equipment purchasing, maintenance and inventory.

Skills

Effective communication

Fitness program management

Network building

Program evaluation

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology/health promotion

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Selection process number

26-RCM-EA-WPG-D-150469

Location

Winnipeg(Manitoba)

Salary

$95,711 to $101,697

Level

ED-EDS-02-SP-EDU-02

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Work environment

The role of the fitness and health promotion advisor is to develop, lead, and deliver the program at the divisional level.This includes the development of strategies to: raise awareness; increase knowledge, develop positive attitudes, and skills; provide a network for mutual support; foster community development and challenges; and build a supportive environment.It also includes raising employee awareness and use of supportive programs, policies, healthcare benefits, and specialised resources.~~ KEY ACTIVITIES ~~

• Leading divisional program.
• Managing the administration of physical abilities tests.
• Promoting fitness for duty, regular physical activity and wellbeing.
• Developing learning / educational activities.
• Mobilizing employees via the development of a network of fitness volunteers and coordinators.
• Evaluating the program’s implementation, results, effectiveness and impact.
• Facilitate the fitness equipment purchase, maintenance and inventory at the divisional level.

Intent of the process

At this time, there is one (1) vacancy in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in or relocate to Winnipeg.A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff this position and similar positions of various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, assignment) in the future.Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - The process requires a Security/Reliability Interview and a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

• First aid certification, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)*.
• * At the time of appointment, candidates must have a valid first aid certification (including CPR).
• At times, this is a physically demanding position requiring frequent and repeated lifting of fitness equipment. Individuals must be able to move and arrange fitness equipment when conducting Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) and other fitness programs. There is constant bending, reaching, pulling and lifting of fitness equipment.

Operational Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license or mobility normally associated with possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes using various modes of transportation (including owned or leased government transport, commercial and light aircraft and up to and including remote locations).

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution** with acceptable specialization in kinesiology, exercise physiology, health promotion or a related field with a strong component in physical fitness and health promotion.*Degree: A minimum of a baccalaureate, as established by educational authorities.** Recognized Post-Secondary Institution: Public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.

E1. Recent* and significant** experience in leading and managing a corporate fitness and well-being program (including the coordination of special events for all employees).

E2. Recent* and significant** experience in managing and administrating fitness and physical abilities tests (including individual counselling and development of personalized exercise programs).

E3. Recent* and significant** experience in developing and using several health promotion strategies to promote fitness, physical activity and well-being at the corporate level.

E4. Recent* and significant** experience in developing and maintaining a network of resources (volunteers, coordinators and/or employees) in support of a corporate fitness and well-being program.

E5. Recent* and significant** experience in evaluating and reporting on a corporate program’s implementation, results, effectiveness and impact.*Recent is having the experience acquired within last five (5) years.**Significant is defined as a depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with having performed a broad range of related activities for a period two (2) years (accumulative).

Applied / assessed at a later date

• K1. Knowledge of exercise physiology; fitness assessment; training principles; exercise prescription and counselling.
• K2. Knowledge of fitness testing and safety standards (pre-test screening, test administration and post-test screening).
• K3. Knowledge of health promotion principles (definitions, strategies, program planning and evaluation).

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3. Ability to assess client(s) and create personal exercise programs.

A4. Ability to develop and deliver training and presentations.

PS1. Dependability

PS2. Discretion

PS3. Flexibility

PS4. Effective Interpersonal Skills

PS5. Initiative

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in kinesiology, exercise physiology, health promotion or a related field with a strong component in physical fitness and health promotion.

• Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology - Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP).
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• NSCA -Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitators (TSAC-F).

AEX1. Experience testing, training, and programming for clients in physically demanding occupations such as police, fire, and/or military.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.