Wellness Program Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Wellness Program Specialist with Emergency Management & Community safety (EMCS), you will coordinate and deliver timely mental health and wellness programs to proactively support employee's wellbeing and workforce reintegration. You will support business unit staff by providing information regarding resources available and coordinate the business unit's peer support, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Corporate Psychological Safety and wellness data management programs. Primary duties include:
- Participate in the creation, implementation, and continuous refinement of comprehensive wellness programs that promote psychological safety and mental health across the business unit. This includes peer support, post-critical incident care, clinician services, and reintegration protocols.
- Contribute to the planning, coordination, and delivery of wellness-focused services and initiatives that foster a psychologically safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
- Develop and conduct data collection and evaluation processes that inform the effectiveness and evolution of mental health and wellness programs.
- Participates in the development and delivery of communication strategies, awareness initiatives, and engagement efforts aimed at fostering a culture that prioritizes mental health and psychological safety.
- Build and sustain meaningful relationships with internal and external partners to strengthen the design and delivery of wellness programs.
- Collaborate across departments, business units, and with community-based organizations and mental health professionals to ensure programming reflects leading practices and remains responsive to emerging needs.
Qualifications
- A degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Resources or a related discipline and at least 3 years of related experience delivering mental health, wellness or employee support services.
- Knowledge and experience working with emergency response departments, including within paramilitary and large multi¿union environments is preferred.
- Additional formal education or training in a related discipline, such as Certified Workplace Wellness Specialist, trauma¿informed care certification, psychological health and safety in the workplace, Registered Social Worker (RSW) designation, or an equivalent qualification will be considered an asset.
- Well-developed communication and organization skills and a strong customer focus.
- The ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others and use good judgement skills to make decisions that require some analysis and interpretation of critical medical information.
Pre-employment Requirements
- An enhanced security clearance will be conducted.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Emergency Management &
Community Safety
Position Type: 2 Temporary (up to 12 months)
Location: 3705 35 Street NE
Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $41.49 - 55.51 per hour
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: April 27, 2026
Job ID #: 313981
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About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.
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Wellness Program Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Wellness Program Specialist with Emergency Management & Community safety (EMCS), you will coordinate and deliver timely mental health and wellness programs to proactively support employee's wellbeing and workforce reintegration. You will support business unit staff by providing information regarding resources available and coordinate the business unit's peer support, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Corporate Psychological Safety and wellness data management programs. Primary duties include:
- Participate in the creation, implementation, and continuous refinement of comprehensive wellness programs that promote psychological safety and mental health across the business unit. This includes peer support, post-critical incident care, clinician services, and reintegration protocols.
- Contribute to the planning, coordination, and delivery of wellness-focused services and initiatives that foster a psychologically safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
- Develop and conduct data collection and evaluation processes that inform the effectiveness and evolution of mental health and wellness programs.
- Participates in the development and delivery of communication strategies, awareness initiatives, and engagement efforts aimed at fostering a culture that prioritizes mental health and psychological safety.
- Build and sustain meaningful relationships with internal and external partners to strengthen the design and delivery of wellness programs.
- Collaborate across departments, business units, and with community-based organizations and mental health professionals to ensure programming reflects leading practices and remains responsive to emerging needs.
Qualifications
- A degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Resources or a related discipline and at least 3 years of related experience delivering mental health, wellness or employee support services.
- Knowledge and experience working with emergency response departments, including within paramilitary and large multi¿union environments is preferred.
- Additional formal education or training in a related discipline, such as Certified Workplace Wellness Specialist, trauma¿informed care certification, psychological health and safety in the workplace, Registered Social Worker (RSW) designation, or an equivalent qualification will be considered an asset.
- Well-developed communication and organization skills and a strong customer focus.
- The ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others and use good judgement skills to make decisions that require some analysis and interpretation of critical medical information.
Pre-employment Requirements
- An enhanced security clearance will be conducted.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Emergency Management &
Community Safety
Position Type: 2 Temporary (up to 12 months)
Location: 3705 35 Street NE
Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $41.49 - 55.51 per hour
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: April 27, 2026
Job ID #: 313981
Not the right fit? Search for Wellness Program Specialist jobs in Calgary, AB
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.