Wellness Manager

E4C; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks vacation

10 paid sick days

Robust Benefits Package

EFAP

HSA

RRSP Matching

Professional Development

Job summary

e4c is seeking a Wellness Manager in Edmonton, AB. You will build authentic connections with residents in a supportive housing setting, mentor Wellness Coaches, and lead the development of wellness strategies that support mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

You will collaborate with the Site Manager to ensure programming meets resident needs and funder requirements while developing a strong, recovery-oriented environment and a cohesive team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Services or related field.
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle.
• Proof of vehicle insurance (min. $2 million liability).
• Medication Administration
• Harm Reduction
• Food Safety

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident intake into the Transitional Housing Program with the Site Manager and multidisciplinary team.
• Lead and mentor Wellness Coaches and the Weekend Wellness Coordinator.
• Plan, implement, and oversee wellness strategies and activities for holistic well-being.
• Manage program budgets, reporting, and wellness supplies.
• Foster a safe, supportive environment and guide residents toward goals.
• Recruit, onboard, coach and mentor program staff; promote team culture.
• Facilitate resident engagement and community-building within e4c programs.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Supervisory

Team leadership

Resident engagement

Education

Degree in Human Services

Job description

Inner Ways Program Edmonton, AB, CA

About e4c

e4c journeys with people as they shape the lives they envision, building resources, relationships, and belonging in the communities they call home. Guided by our vision of a community where every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, belonging, and purpose, we deliver person-led, collaborative, and evidence-informed services that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Rooted in our core values of courage, compassion, connection, and commitment, we are dedicated to creating lasting opportunities and meaningful community impact.

Position Summary

As a Wellness Manager, you will work under the direction of the Site Manager to build authentic connections and foster trust with residents in a supportive housing environment. Serving individuals navigating trauma, mental health challenges, and addictions, you will provide holistic, person-centered support focused on mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being.

In collaboration with the Site Manager, you will help ensure the program meets both resident needs and organizational requirements while mentoring a team of Wellness Coaches. You will lead the development and implementation of wellness strategies, creating a safe, recovery-oriented space grounded in a “one day at a time” approach and modelling self-care and sustained wellness.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assess resident intake into the Transitional Housing Program, making informed decisions in collaboration with the Site Manager and multidisciplinary team.
• Lead, mentor, and support Wellness Coaches and the Weekend Wellness Coordinator to deliver holistic wellness programming aligned with resident care plans.
• Plan, implement, and oversee wellness strategies and activities that promote mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
• Manage program resources, including budgets, reporting, and wellness supplies, ensuring efficient and effective use of funds.
• Foster a safe, supportive environment that encourages residents’ personal growth, accountability, and self-care.
• Build authentic relationships with residents through modeling wellness, empathy, and positive communication, while guiding them toward their goals.
• Promote collaboration and a strong team culture through recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and mentoring of program staff.
• Facilitate resident engagement, community-building, and integrated activities within e4c programs and the surrounding neighborhood.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and funder requirements.
• Take initiative, think critically, and adapt quickly to challenges, demonstrating creativity, resourcefulness, and leadership in all aspects of the program.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Human Services, Social Services, or related field.

Certification

• Standard First Aid and CPR
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and vehicle
• Proof of vehicle insurance (min. $2 million liability), registration and 3-year drivers abstract.
• Medication Administration
• Harm Reduction
• Food Safety

Experience

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in social services or a related setting.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Skilled in relational, trauma-informed, person-centered, harm reduction, and strength-based approaches.
• Experience working in collaborative partnerships and solution-focused practice.
• Ability to remain calm and confident in crisis situations; personal lived experience with addictions, mental health, or related challenges is considered an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $51,979.20/annually or $24.99/hour
• 4 weeks vacation + 10 paid sick days
• Robust Benefits Package
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• RRSP Matching
• Professional Development Opportunities

At e4c diversity is our strength. We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We welcome your application regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation or faith.

Prior to successful employment with e4c, applicants are required to submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check.