Workplace Wellness Advisor

Lilwat Nation; Mount Currie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lil’wat Nation in Mount Currie, BC is seeking a Workplace Wellness Advisor to oversee health and safety across the organization. The role focuses on developing, implementing and managing holistic wellness programs, training and policies to protect employees and foster a positive workplace culture.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will lead safety audits, coordinate with WorkSafe BC, and integrate Lil’wat cultural practices into wellness initiatives while building external

Qualifications

• Relevant education or training and experience related to safety and wellness.
• WHMIS & Occupational First Aid Level 1, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee is an asset.
• Knowledge of Lil’wat Nation community, history, culture, language and customs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess wellness needs to develop and evaluate programs.
• Lead and participate in Occupational Health & Safety Committee.
• Conduct workplace safety audits and investigations.
• Coordinate with WorkSafe BC for reporting and follow-up.
• Develop and implement wellness programs and training to mitigate risk.
• Incorporate Lil’wat cultural practices into wellness initiatives.
• Organize wellness events and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Education

WHMIS & Occupational First Aid Level 1

Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee experience

Cultural safety training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Title: Workplace Wellness Advisor

Department:Operations

Status: Regular Full Time

Pay Grid: Salary Range 3 ($50,480.00 to $66,255.00 per year)

Reporting to:Director of Operations

Summary of Duties:

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Workplace Wellness Advisor is responsible for the overall health and safety of the organization and its employees through development, implementation and management of processes, education and training as it relates to holistic wellness (physical, mental, emotional & spiritual).

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

• Assess organization and employee wellness needs with the goal of developing and evaluating wellness programs that uphold defined requirements in regulations, policies and standards
• Develop, lead and participate in the Occupational Health & Safety Committee to ensure compliance with regulations
• Lead & participate in workplace audits and investigations of safety concerns, incidents & accidents
• Act as a liaison between employees, leaders, medical providers and WorkSafe BC to ensure proper reporting and follow up on workplace incidences
• Lead & participate in workplace inspections to ensure equipment, materials & processes are upheld in a safe manner
• Provide recommendations to eliminate or reduce workplace risks & hazards
• Develop & implement wellness programs, policies and training to mitigate risk, optimize worker’s health & safety, and foster a positive workplace wellness culture
• Initiate enforcement procedures for violations of health & safety standards and regulations
• Provide training related to occupational wellness
• Implement a lateral kindness framework to address lateral violence in the workplace
• Organize & facilitate workplace wellness events to foster employee knowledge, engagement & participation
• Develop strong external and cross departmental relationships to collaborate on wellness related initiatives
• Incorporate Lil’wat cultural practices into wellness programs
• Create & manage a clear communication process for disseminating wellness information and updates
• Ensure alignment between workplace wellness programs and the organization’s strategic plan/goals
• Acts as the first point of contact for workplace wellness inquiries, assisting employees with accessing resources
• Provide reporting and recommendations relevant to workplace wellness metrics
• Maintain a filing system with relevant documentation required for training, reporting, auditing purposes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Experience and Attributes:

• Relevant education or training and experience related to safety and wellness
• WHMIS & Occupational First Aid, minimum level 1 or willingness to obtain
• Previous experience as a member of a Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee is an asset
• Previous experience working with First Nations is preferred, including a knowledge and understanding of Lil’wat Nation community, history, culture, language and customs
• Previous training and experience with cultural safety, lateral violence, and trauma informed practices.
• Strong knowledge & experience working with related federal and provincial government standards, statutes, regulations, laws, programs and Agencies
• Solid analytical skills to interpret legislation and convert into relevant safety programs
• Ability to facilitate meetings, presentations and events
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Highly professional in all aspects of business, presentation and interaction with internal & external stakeholders
• Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, clean Driver’s Abstract, and access to a vehicle.