Health and Wellness Advisor

CivicInfo BC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid comprehensive benefits

Earned day off program

Paid vacation

Job summary

City of Kelowna is seeking a Health and Wellness Advisor to support disability management, accommodations, and return-to-work planning. You will partner with leaders and employees to manage sick leave, long‑term disability, and WorkSafeBC claims while balancing wellbeing with organizational needs.

The role emphasizes compliance with legislation and policies, self‑management, and collaborative problem solving to create a healthy, productive workplace where people can perform at their best.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in HR, Disability Management, Business Administration, Safety, Health Sciences, or related field.
• Working knowledge of WorkSafeBC, Human Rights and Occupational Health & Safety legislation and related provisions.
• Demonstrated experience in disability management and collective agreement application.
• Professional designation such as CRTWC, CPHR or CDMP is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support disability management and return-to-work planning for employees.
• Provide guidance on workplace accommodations and wellness initiatives to leaders and staff.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, collective agreements and City policies.

Skills

Disability management

WorkSafeBC knowledge

Collective agreement application

Education

Post-secondary degree in HR or related field

CRTWC/CPHR/CDMP designation (asset)

Job description

Champion Workplace Health & Well‑Being Are you passionate about supporting employees and leaders through disability management, workplace accommodations, and return‑to‑work planning? Join the City of Kelowna as a Health and Wellness Advisor, where you'll be a trusted partner to leaders and employees, providing expert guidance on disability management, workplace accommodations, wellness initiatives, and return‑to‑work planning. You'll manage a diverse portfolio of health‑related programs, including sick leave, long‑term disability, and WorkSafeBC claims, helping employees successfully and sustainably return to work. In this rewarding role, you'll use your expertise and sound judgment to balance employee well‑being with organizational needs, ensuring compliance with legislation, collective agreements, and City policies. If you're a collaborative professional who thrives on making a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to help create a healthy, productive, and supportive workplace where people can do their best work every day.

• Post‑secondary degree in Human Resources, Disability Management, Business Administration, Safety, Health Sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of WorkSafeBC, Human Rights and Occupational Health & Safety legislation and related provisions.
• Demonstrated experience in disability management and collective agreement application.
• Professional designation such as CRTWC, CPHR or CDMP is considered an asset.

Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly and lead responsibly. Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a world‑renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport.

Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work‑life balance and career and professional development. This exempt position offers a salary range of $89,600 to $104,500, employer‑paid comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Applications must be received by end of day November 1, 2026.