Fitness & Wellness Consultant

TELUS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider is seeking a Fitness & Wellness Consultant in Richmond Hill, ON, to oversee employee gym activities and instruct fitness classes. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Kinesiology and various fitness certifications. Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, planning wellness programs, and collaborating with the Benefits & Wellness team to enhance health offerings across Canada. This position is temporary full-time until December 31, 2025, with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to work independently.
• Experience in the corporate fitness & wellness field is a must.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn various software applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site employee gym and oversee equipment maintenance.
• Instruct a variety of fitness classes and monitor participation.
• Provide one-on-one fitness assessments and health programs.
• Plan and implement wellness challenges, events, and workshops.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on fitness programming.

Skills

Energetic

Confident

Reliable

Positive

Engaging

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Customer service skills

Strong organization skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Kinesiology, Fitness or Health promotion

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Fitness Instruction certification

Personal training certification

Job description

Role: Fitness & Wellness Consultant at TELUS Health in Richmond Hill, ON. Status: Temporary Full time (ends December 31, 2025). Schedule: Days, Monday - Friday.

Overview

Join TELUS Health Care Centres as a Fitness & Wellness Consultant in Richmond Hill.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site employee gym and oversee equipment maintenance
• Instruct a variety of fitness classes and monitor participation
• Build community through participation in charity and other special events
• Create and conduct creative, informative and motivational communications, sharing with the employee population
• Provide one-on-one consultations (i.e. fitness assessments, individual health & fitness programs and support)
• Instruct in-person and virtual stretch and mobility breaks
• Lead meditations
• Plan, create and implement a variety of fitness and wellness activity challenges, events, interactive programs, webinars and workshops
• Report monthly and/or quarterly participation statistics
• Facilitate the completion of screening forms and waivers for new members and annually
• Collaborate and partner with internal stakeholders and the Fitness & Wellness Consultants at other sites to plan targeted fitness and wellness programming
• Work closely with the Benefits & Wellness team to align resources and wellness offerings across Canada and the US

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Kinesiology, Fitness or Health promotion
• Current certifications in Fitness Instruction and CPR/First Aid/AED
• Personal training certification
• Energetic, confident, reliable, positive, engaging with a passion for fitness and health
• High degree of self-motivation and initiative and ability to work independently
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Competent in administrative tasks and prioritizing
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal), presentation, and customer service skills
• Strong computer skills with ability to adapt to and learn various software applications
• Experience in the corporate fitness & wellness field is a must

About TELUS Health Care Centres

We are a national network of renowned medical professionals dedicated to identifying health risks, inspiring positive lifestyle choices and improving patient outcomes. We have one of the largest networks of Care Centres in Canada. Our commitment: Better healthcare options for everyone. We are leveraging the power of technology to provide Canadians with better health outcomes, connecting health teams, streamlining workflows, and empowering patients to manage their health with digital solutions.

Accessibility

THCC is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process. Please let the recruitment team know of any accommodation requirement at the beginning of the process.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.