As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

Reporting to the Vice President & Chief People Officer, the Manager, Employee Wellness, leads and evaluates the employee Ability Management program, health and safety, wellness, emergency disaster management and benefits program. The Manager, Employee Wellness through their programs continually evaluates industry best practices, standardizes processes and fosters a consistent approach and compliance to applicable legislation and policies throughout Good Samaritan. The Manager, Employee Wellness will guide Good Samaritan and its leaders in understanding of employee wellness and communicate the importance of the employer’s due diligence while continuously working to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Other Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field – i.e. Disability Management Specialist (CDMP), Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC)
Eligibility to obtain the Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred
Certified Health Executive (CHE) preferred
A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.

Work Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in employee disability management wellness, health and safety, and benefits in a multi-union and multi-disciplinary team environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of current disability management best practices
Strong knowledge of Human Rights Legislation and the duty to accommodate, as well as Privacy Legislation and Workers’ Compensation Legislation
Ability to identify wellness, employee health and safety, benefits and abilities management best practices and stay abreast of legislation and case law changes for continuous improvement of the employee wellness program
Strong knowledge of disability management best practices, including Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) and WorkSafe BC (WSBC) processes and requirements

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Engages leadership to develop a strategic plan, identifying deliverables and benchmarking with industry standards
Recommends strategies to ensure Good Samaritan meets its Mission, Vision and Values relative to the employee wellness programs
Continuous awareness of changes to legislation and case law to ensure programs are compliant with legal requirements, which includes Human Rights, Workers’ Compensation, and Privacy laws
Leadership role in the development or revision of organizational policies by providing feedback and suggestions as it pertains to employee wellness
Oversight of WCB program management and conducting cost relief review to obtain the maximum allowable cost reduction on WCB premiums
Actively develops leaders, managers and teams to build employee wellness capacity (i.e. building awareness of legislation requirements and the importance of employer’s due diligence
Oversight to ensure Good Samaritan achieves and maintains active Certificate of Recognition (COR) status as part of partnerships in Injury reduction (PIR) sponsored by provincial OHS, WCB and CCSA
Responsible for oversight of benefits programs, including recommending, implementation, support and compliance for new and existing employee benefits programs, including but not limited to plan selection, annual renewal process, contract negotiation, benchmarking.
Recommends benefits programs to management by studying employee requirements and trends and developments in benefits offered by other organizations
Cooperates and collaborates with provincial authorities, regional safety associations, and regional health authorities to promote safe and healthy initiatives to benefit all Good Samaritan residents, employees, volunteers, visitors, and contractors
Coordinate and manage all Wellness programs and services

What we can offer you:

Work/life balance
Learning and development opportunities
Competitive wages
Pension and benefits for eligible employees
Paid vacation time for eligible employees
Discounted services with many of our local businesses
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Employee recognition events

Who we are:

At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

Diversity-Equity-Inclusion

The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

How to apply:

Visit us online at www.gss.org and apply at Join our Team.

We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $81,267.59-$112,892.85 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site gym
Wellness program
Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

Edmonton, AB T6C 4G8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

employee disability management wellness: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

certified Return to work Coordinator ( CRTWC) (preferred)
certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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