manager, employee benefits

Medavie; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. John's, NL is seeking a Manager of Employee Health and Wellness. The role involves overseeing health standards, managing the Occupational/Disability Management team, and developing wellness programs. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's degree, extensive leadership experience, and be licensed in their profession.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years' experience in Occupational Health or related field.
• Five years leadership experience with a proven track record.
• Active license as a clinician or professional designation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Health and Wellness department.
• Ensure compliance with health standards and regulations.
• Develop and oversee health and wellness programs.

Skills

Occupational Health expertise

Leadership skills

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Permanent • Closing date: 2025-09-24 • Full careers. Full lives. Join the Medavie Health NL Team. Are you looking for a fulfilling career that makes a meaningful impact on your life, and the lives of others? Medavie Health NL (MHNL) is the provider of ground and air ambulance emergency medical services and medical communications operations across Newfoundland and Labrador. MHNL offers career opportunities for professionals who share a strong commitment to delivering healthcare to communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Join our team and achieve your full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Manager, Employee Health and Wellness is responsible for providing leadership and direction for MHNL's Health and Wellness department, including occupational and non-occupational workplace health and its programs, and directly manages the Occupational/Disability Management team. The Manager will work with MHNL's Leadership teams and the Safety Management team to ensure health standards are met to safeguard the health and wellbeing of all employees. The Manager will promote safe and healthy work practices, ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative and community health requirements, and develop and oversee health and wellness programs and processes, including the internal quality system to reduce short and long-term disability claims, on-the-job injury claims, and absenteeism. The Lead, Health and Wellness will monitor and report key performance indicators and support continuous improvement through policy, procedures and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level minimum (master's an asset) in health professions, human resources, business, public administration or related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years' experience in Occupational Health, healthcare management or related field, including leadership roles with a concentration in one or more of the following: Occupational Health, Health area Management, Insurance/Disability Case Management.
• Minimum of five (5) years leadership experience with a proven track record in people and performance management.
• Clinical experience in the chosen field (minimum 5 years front-line service delivery) is an asset.
• Previous Occupational Health experience considered a strong asset.
• Active license as a clinician or professional designation with the applicable provincial body, in good standing and compliant with laws pertaining to practice.
• Experience in a multi-union environment; interpretation of collective agreements; experience with JOHS Committees and unions would be an asset.
• Advanced certification related to occupational health and wellness or willingness to obtain a related designation is considered an asset.
• Hands-on experience and ongoing professional development in health & wellness are considered an asset.
• Project management/change management experience, ideally related to process improvement of complex systems.

Details

• Location: St. John's, NL
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $36.00 to $80.00 hourly
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts: as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy
• Source: CareerBeacon #2177283

Advertised until

2025-10-12

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