Manager, Employee Well Being
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
#brightideas
#LI-KH
About City of Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife.
Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life. Medicine Hat strives to achieve City Council's vision of being "a community of choice" where people come to live, work and play.
Medicine Hat has much to offer residents, visitors and businesses alike. We boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities.
Consider a career move to Medicine Hat, where bright ideas shine.
Manager, Employee Well Being
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
#brightideas
#LI-KH
About City of Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife.
Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life. Medicine Hat strives to achieve City Council's vision of being "a community of choice" where people come to live, work and play.
Medicine Hat has much to offer residents, visitors and businesses alike. We boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities.
Consider a career move to Medicine Hat, where bright ideas shine.