Psychological Health and Safety Specialist

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Psychological Health and Safety Specialist to enhance workplace well-being and resilience. This role involves consulting on organizational development, implementing strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of psychological safety. You will collaborate with leaders to optimize systems and processes, deliver training, and engage with stakeholders to ensure best practices in psychological health. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to social justice and innovative care, and be part of a transformative journey in healthcare.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in psychological health and safety.
• Master's degree in relevant fields required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PHS management systems.
• Lead initiatives for staff well-being and health.
• Provide coaching and training for leaders.

Skills

Knowledge of psychosocial factors

Organization development theory

Group facilitation skills

Leadership and team development

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Equivalent education and training

Job description

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The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46/Hr. - CAD $65.35/Hr.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Manager, Psychological Health and Safety, the Psychological Health and Safety Specialist acts as an internal consulting resource for organizational development processes, strategies, decision-making, and projects that are directed at fostering a culture of psychological health and safety (PHS) in the workplace.

• Support the development and implementation of strategic and operational initiatives designed to strengthen health, resilience, and well-being at the individual, team, leader, and organizational levels.
• Provide consulting services to support the goals and objectives of senior leadership with interventions such as change initiatives, strategy planning facilitation, process re-design, team building, education and training, consulting and coaching, culture and respectful workplace development issues.
• Support the organization and specific functional areas in recognizing current patterns and developing strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, aligned with PHC commitments to Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

What You Bring

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Organization Development, Leadership, Adult Education, Behavioral Science, or equivalent education and training.
• Five (5) years' recent related experience in psychological health and safety, organization development, and/or leadership development in an intermediate to large organization.
• Preference given to candidates with healthcare experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of psychosocial factors affecting well-being and organizational health, as outlined in the Standard.
• Knowledge of organization development theory and applications.
• Group facilitation skills in organization development roles.
• Knowledge of leadership and team development.

Your Day to Day

• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate PHS management systems to address psychosocial factors impacting workforce mental health.
• Lead initiatives supporting staff and medical staff in self-care, well-being, and total health.
• Develop innovative models for PHS service delivery.
• Analyze systems and processes for optimization.
• Partner with leaders in change management.
• Provide coaching and training to enhance leaders' capacity for psychologically informed conversations.
• Deliver resilience training and develop competency-based learning programs.
• Facilitate team development and cultural change.
• Collaborate with provincial and regional committees.
• Engage stakeholders and liaise with external agencies.
• Stay current with standards and best practices in PHS.
• Support provincial PHS program implementation.
• Represent the department on technical committees.
• Lead project teams for training and process development.
• Provide leadership to vendors and project teams.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Evaluate PHS interventions for effectiveness and satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: CAD $45.46 - $65.35 per hour.
• Growth opportunities and professional development.
• State-of-the-art facilities at the new St. Paul’s Hospital, opening in 2027.
• Inclusive culture respecting diversity and cultural safety.

Who We Are

Providence Health Care is a leading faith-based health organization in Canada, committed to compassionate, socially just, and innovative care. With roots dating back 129 years, we are dedicated to social justice, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and excellence in research and teaching. We acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.