Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking a Consultant, Psychological Health and Safety who is passionate about creating healthy, respectful workplaces and supporting the well being of people and teams across the organization, while contributing to patient-, client-, resident-, and family centred care.

Supporting the Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Priorities of Northern Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families the Consultant, Psychological Health and Safety:
Acts as an internal consulting resource for organizational and leadership development processes, strategies, decision-making and projects that are directed at fostering a culture of psychological health and safety (PHS) in the workplace. Responsible for supporting the development and implementation of strategic and operational initiatives designed to strengthen health, resilience and well-being at individual, team, leader and organizational levels. Provides consulting services to support the goals and objectives of senior leadership and managers with interventions such as change initiatives, strategy and planning facilitation, process re-design, team building, education and training, consulting and coaching on PHS, culture and respectful workplace development issues. Provides support to the organization and specific functional areas in recognizing current patterns across the system and partnering to develop and implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness. This work is framed within Northern Health’s commitments to Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Starting salary will be approximately from $90,770 to $113,462 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Organization Development, Leadership, Adult Education, or other equivalent Behavioral Science.

• Five (5) years’ recent related experience in psychological health and safety, organization development and/or leadership development in an intermediate to large size organization. Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in healthcare settings.

• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial factors impacting personal well-being and organizational health.

• Demonstrated knowledge of organization development theory and applications.

• Demonstrated group facilitation skills in an organization development role.

• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership and team development

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning strategies and methodologies

• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, analyze, organize, problem solve and prioritize.

• Demonstrated expertise in conflict navigation.

• Demonstrated expertise in project management, particularly of change initiatives.

• Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation, policies and procedures.

• Knowledge and understanding of computer technology, especially the fundamentals of word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and data base management.

Where you will be working:
Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.

• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.

• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.

• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.

• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.

• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.

• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).

• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:

• Program certificates or diplomas.

• High school, college, or university transcripts.

• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants

Comments

Competition #:

05746002

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

CORPORATE OFFICE

Location:

Prince George, BC

Department:

NH WHS PSYC H&S

Reports To:

REGIONAL MANAGER, PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Close Date:

MAY 17, 2026

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT