Manager | Psychological Health & Safety

Natural Factors; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Manager of Psychological Health & Safety, where you will lead transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce wellness and resilience. This role involves collaborating with leadership to foster a respectful and inclusive workplace while implementing strategic projects that align with national standards for psychological health. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on organizational culture and employee well-being, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all staff. If you are passionate about promoting mental health and creating positive change, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in leading psychological health and safety initiatives.
• Strong background in project management and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead PHS projects and collaborate with partners for implementation.
• Support clinical leaders in workplace culture and resiliency initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Psychological Health and Safety

Project Management

Change Management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or related field

Relevant certifications in PHS

Job description

Who are we looking for?

Join Interior Health as a Manager, Psychological Health & Safety, where you’ll lead initiatives to enhance workforce wellness, resiliency, and psychological safety. You will support leadership in fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace. Apply today!

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

Salary range for the position is $106,026 to $152,413. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity review.

How will you make an impact?

The Manager, Psychological Health & Safety, leads the operational implementation of strategic initiatives to improve the experience of providing care, focusing on resiliency, wellness, and psychological health and safety (PHS) of our workforce through the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. The role includes consulting with senior leadership, supporting change initiatives, strategy planning, process redesign, education, training, and fostering a respectful workplace, aligned with commitments to Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

What will you work on?

• Lead and develop PHS projects by collaborating with internal partners to define scope, develop plans, implement, and evaluate.
• Implement the Standard at Interior Health, including the PHS Management System, and submit annual reports to the Board, senior management, and the Ministry of Health.
• Represent Interior Health at federal, provincial, and regional meetings and conferences, providing insights and presenting as appropriate.
• Support clinical leaders and teams in PHS, workplace culture, resiliency, and respectful workplace initiatives, staying current with industry standards.
• Identify barriers impacting organizational resiliency, recommend solutions, and escalate issues as needed.
• Conduct needs assessments, research, and environmental scans, and prepare business cases and recommendations.
• Lead facilitation for leadership forums, committees, and operational groups related to PHS and organizational culture.
• Manage staff, including hiring, setting priorities, performance management, and discipline.
• Oversee budget management and external contracts.
• Coordinate with internal teams on leadership development programs and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Interior Health values a positive work environment and is committed to Truth and Reconciliation, as well as the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Preference may be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.