Wellness Specialist

St. Joseph; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph is seeking a Wellness Specialist to coordinate and advance wellness strategies that support mental, physical, and psychological health across the workforce.

You will lead program development, manage operations, track outcomes with metrics, and advise leadership on best practices to sustain employee wellbeing and a healthy workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a health-related field required or equivalent.
• Master’s degree preferred to lead wellness initiatives.
• Minimum 3 years developing and implementing wellness programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of integrated employee wellness programs.
• Coordinate program operations including scheduling, registrations, and compliance.
• Monitor program performance using metrics to drive improvement.
• Develop communications to promote engagement and participation.

Skills

Wellness program development

Stakeholder collaboration

Data-driven evaluation

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Undergraduate degree in health-related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Program tracking & reporting

Job description

Position DetailsJob Number:JR01635Department:SJH Occupational Health and Safety AcuteJob Type:Regular, Full timeWork Environment:Contract Duration: (If applicable)0 monthsNumber of Positions:1Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$43.815 - $50.7935ScheduleWork Days:Monday to FridayTime of Day:DaysShift:Hours - 7.5Shift Start: (If applicable)Reason for Posting:Posting is for a role with an existing vacancyApplication DatesOpening Date:2026-08-21Closing Date:2026-08-28Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Wellness Specialist, under the direction of the Director, Occupational Health & Wellness, is responsible to coordinate, develop, implement and evaluate innovative wellness strategies that support a corporate culture of psychological health and safety, physical wellbeing, and overall employee wellness.The role contributes to the development of a comprehensive, integrated wellness program that promotes mental health, resilience, physical activity, injury prevention, and healthy workplace practices, ensuring an effective and sustainable approach to employee wellbeing.This includes determining the service delivery model, administrative infrastructure, and communication strategy required to support the program, while tracking and reporting on outcomes to enhance both staff health, safety, and organizational effectiveness. The role also provides consultative support to leadership and teams to embed wellness, psychological health, and physical wellbeing into workplace practices across the organizationKey ResponsibilitiesLead the development and delivery of integrated employee wellness programs supporting mental, physical, and psychological healthCoordinate program operations, including scheduling, registration, resources, and compliance processesMonitor program performance using metrics and data to evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvementConduct research and apply best practices to enhance program design and employee experienceDevelop and implement communication and marketing strategies to promote engagement and participationQualificationsUndergraduate degree in a health-related field (e.g., Kinesiology, Recreation, Physiotherapy); Master’s preferredCertification in Workplace Wellness and Health PromotionMinimum 3 years’ experience developing and implementing wellness programs (preferably in a unionized environment)Experience delivering wellness or fitness programming considered an assetCurrent First Aid/CPR/AED certification and relevant fitness certifications requiredStrong organizational, analytical, and communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with program tracking and reportingAbility to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in a healthcare environment#SJHHjobsSt. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values .We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]).