Position Number: 210740-67 Position Available: Well-Being Specialist Status: Regular Full Time Department: Employee Health Services Union: Non Union Shifts: Days (Monday-Friday) Rate of Pay: $40.62-$50.79/hr Posting Date: May 9, 2025 Closing Date: May 16, 2025

About Joseph Brant Hospital:

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT).  JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with internal stakeholders including leadership, workplace committees and staff, physicians and volunteers, develop an overall strategy for the JBH Well-Being program.
• In consultation with internal and external stakeholders, develop, coordinate and implement workplace Well-Being programs for the achievement of strategic Well-Being goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership to and actively participate on the JBH Well-Being committee as a standing co-chair.
• In collaboration with internal stakeholders, develop Well-Being communication resources and tools for educational and promotional purposes, to enhance employee engagement, health and productivity.
• Creates content for and maintains internal Well-Being resources including but not limited to the Well-Being newsletter, Well-Being calendar and Well-Being intranet page.
• Through use of a creative, high energy and visible approach, actively promote the many facets of the JBH Well-Being program to staff, physicians and volunteers.
• In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, develop, deliver and/or coordinate the delivery of health-education training programs for internal stakeholders.
• Conducts research, and collects and analyzes employee health data and feedback, to create JBH programs or initiatives that align with JBH vision, mission and values.
• Initiates and maintain key internal/external stakeholder partnerships in the design, planning, coordinating and communication of wellness initiatives and offerings

Qualifications:

• University degree in Health Sciences, Health Promotion, Physical Education/Kinesiology, Recreation therapy or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Post-grad certification in workplace well-being and/or health promotion preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working and applying adult learning principles in a corporate or community well-being environment specializing in an employee engagement and healthy workplace.
• Minimum of 3 years of prior experience in well-being program delivery.
• Prior academic knowledge of well-being program design, promotion and administration.
• Mental Health First Aid training preferred.
• Professional Membership in good standing with Can-FitPro Fitness Instructor Specialist, Yoga Alliance preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook), MS Teams, and MS Forms is required.
• Ability to multitask, and manage conflicting priorities and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a complex multi-unionized workplace.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates values consistent with JBH and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment with internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to facilitate meetings and seminars.
• Action-oriented with a high degree of business acumen.
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills.

Please Note:  Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department. 

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.

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