Wellness Consultant 2

The Wellness Institute at SOGH; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wellness Institute at SOGH is seeking a Wellness Consultant 2 to support members in making positive lifestyle changes. You will monitor equipment usage, apply exercise physiology principles, and foster a fun, engaging environment with activities that challenge members and encourage social interaction.

You will perform daily safety checks on equipment and assist with facility maintenance. Experience in motivational interviewing and assessing chronic conditions will help tailor individual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Training in exercise stress testing and exercise prescription for chronic disease.
• Training in health behaviour and lifestyle change, especially self-management.

Responsibilities

• Support members to make positive lifestyle changes.
• Monitor and supervise use of track and exercise equipment.
• Facilitate activities to promote socialization and engagement.
• Conduct safety checks on equipment and assist with maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Chronic condition care

Motivational interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology/Human Performance/Exercise Science

Training in exercise stress testing

Self-management health behaviour training

Job description

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2026

FTE: 0.30

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Health and Fitness, the Wellness Consultant 2 works with and supports members to make positive lifestyle changes. The Wellness Consultant 2 monitors and supervises member usage of track and exercise equipment and applies principles of exercise physiology to identify and suggest appropriate and safe exercises. The Wellness Consultant 2 develops and maintains a fun and engaging environment by facilitating activities that challenge members and promote socialization. The Wellness Consultant 2 conducts daily safety and maintenance checks of assessment, exercise and sport equipment and assists with facility and equipment maintenance and cleaning as required.

Additionally, the Wellness Consultant 2 may be responsible for facilitating stress testing, health and fitness assessments and/or leading chronic disease programs. They use motivational interviewing techniques to assess the members’ needs, identify barriers and develop a lifestyle plan appropriate to their condition and goals.

The Wellness Consultant 2 represents the vision and philosophy of the Wellness Institute by demonstrating a strong customer service philosophy, a positive attitude, a positive image of good health and fitness, inclusive language, and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse clientele.

Experience

• Two to five years’ experience in health and lifestyle assessments, motivational interviewing techniques and training individuals with varying needs and fitness levels.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Human Performance, Exercise Science or equivalent.
• Training in exercise stress testing and exercise prescription for clients with chronic disease.
• Training in health behaviour and life style change, particularly from a self-management approach.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Required certification/qualifications: Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) obtained through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology or equally recognized certifying body (i.e. ACSM).
• Health Provider CPR per Wellness Institute and professional association policies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective communication and work collaboratively with all team members.
• Strong customer service skills with experience working in the service industry.
• Excellent time management strengths; able to schedule and coordinate client sessions to ensure orderly, timely and accurate completion of program requirements and ensure completion of client records.
• Skilled in working in a fast-paced work environment with a variety of activities, client requirements, and numerous interruptions; able to prioritize workload to meet departmental and client requirements while maintaining composure under stress.
• Easy, approachable personal manner with solid communication and interpersonal skills for effective client contact whether in person, by phone or other electronic technology.
• Able to approach and work with people living with chronic conditions/disease.
• Action oriented, able to take the initiative, able and willing to participate and contribute in a team-based work environment.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with use of electronic media.

Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced, deadline and goal oriented multi professional team with excellence in communication and customer service.
• Must be able to withstand considerable amounts of standing, walking, bending and other activity associated with exercise instruction and fitness assessments.