Manager, Employee Well Being

Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Manager, Employee Well Being

Permanent, Full Time, On Site

Are you passionate about creating a workplace where employees thrive? The City of Medicine Hat is seeking a Manager, Employee Well-being to lead initiatives that foster a healthy, inclusive, and psychologically safe environment. This role is pivotal in shaping our culture, supporting wellness programs, and driving strategies that enhance employee experience and organizational performance.

This position is an on-site position located in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Relocation Assistance is available for the successful candidate. We're a community-minded city with an entrepreneurial spirit and a vibrant industrial history. Medicine Hat is Canada's sunniest city; spring starts early, and summer stretches out a little further, with an average of 330 days of sunshine per year. With a diverse range of cultural experiences, beautiful parks, and a sunny four-season climate, Medicine Hat is a place where you can truly feel at home. Explore the unique opportunities that make our city a great place to live, work, learn and play: Opportunity Awaits | Move to Medicine Hat

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate employee well-being programs with a focus on early intervention and prevention.
• Provide expert advice to leaders on organizational changes impacting employee wellness.
• Develop and implement culture initiatives aligned with our People Strategy and Culture Commitment.
• Support leadership development programs emphasizing psychological safety.
• Build strong partnerships with community resources, union representatives, and external providers.
• Design and deliver engaging educational programs, workshops, and seminars.
• Oversee diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including education, resources, and council development.
• Track and analyze wellness metrics, ROI, and health outcomes to inform continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure program quality, compliance, and risk management.
• Lead and inspire team members to achieve measurable goals aligned with organizational values.

What you bring

• Proven ability to develop and manage large-scale wellness programs.
• Expertise in program oversight, policy development, and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and coaching abilities.
• Analytical skills to interpret health data and make evidence-based recommendations.
• High level of empathy, discretion, and professionalism.
• Knowledge of holistic wellness, behavior change, and preventive health practices.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in corporate wellness, culture, health coaching, or related areas.
• Certifications such as Prosci, Wellness Coach, CWP, CPT, RD (considered an asset).
• Experience in employee engagement, change management, and culture enhancement.
• Familiarity with engagement tools, culture assessments, and psychological health and safety standards.

Why join us?

• Make a difference: Contribute to the growth and development of our employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional advancement.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to achieving excellence and driving positive change within the organization.
• Career growth opportunities: Access to ongoing training, development programs and advancement opportunities to support your professional growth and career aspirations.
• Competitive benefits package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base salary, health, dental, retirement plans and more.
• Competitive rate of pay, starting at $104,600/year.
• Relocation assistance available.

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