Employee Wellness Advisor
About the role
Job Description:
About the Department of Safety, Risk and Employee Wellness
The department of Safety, Risk and Employee Wellness upholds the University’s commitment to provide a safe work environment for the Mount Royal community: students, employees, visitors and contractors.
Our mission is to minimize risk levels, reduce hazards and improve well-being for our community.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Employee Wellness, the Employee Wellness Advisor is accountable for providing a holistic approach to employee wellness including the implementation of health promotion programming across the University. This position provides support to employees and
managers.
This is a full-time, replacement term position working 35 hours per week and is eligible for the hybrid work program, working up to two days per week remotely. This position has an expected end date of April 5, 2027.
Responsibilities
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Research, design and implement health promotion programs that integrate health promotion within University departments and operations
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Engage with benefit providers to obtain trends/data that inform health promotion initiatives and partner with these providers to participate in the offerings they provide to enhance employee wellbeing
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Collaborate with campus community stakeholders alongside the Manager, Employee Wellness to develop innovative and collaborative program offerings
-
Evaluate and look for opportunities to improve programs and services by reviewing trends and analyzing metrics to support improved health outcomes
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Provide credible advice, consultation, education, and support to managers and employees in the areas of wellness
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Prepare and maintain wellness resources and communication materials
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Partner closely with the Marketing and Communications department to develop key messaging and health promotion campaigns
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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3 - 5 years experience working in the field of workplace health promotion
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Post-secondary Bachelor Degree or equivalent
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Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; capable of communicating information effectively and building positive relationships with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders
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Ability to deliver high quality, accurate work
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Strong negotiation skills in difficult situations, including the ability to influence others towards positive outcomes and ensure progress on initiatives
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Experience in facilitating presentations and delivering training is an asset
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Experience in a unionized environment or public sector environment is an asset
Salary: $75,147.80 - $95,113.20 per annum
Closing Date: November 11, 2025
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.
Employee Wellness Advisor
About the role
Job Description:
About the Department of Safety, Risk and Employee Wellness
The department of Safety, Risk and Employee Wellness upholds the University’s commitment to provide a safe work environment for the Mount Royal community: students, employees, visitors and contractors.
Our mission is to minimize risk levels, reduce hazards and improve well-being for our community.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Employee Wellness, the Employee Wellness Advisor is accountable for providing a holistic approach to employee wellness including the implementation of health promotion programming across the University. This position provides support to employees and
managers.
This is a full-time, replacement term position working 35 hours per week and is eligible for the hybrid work program, working up to two days per week remotely. This position has an expected end date of April 5, 2027.
Responsibilities
-
Research, design and implement health promotion programs that integrate health promotion within University departments and operations
-
Engage with benefit providers to obtain trends/data that inform health promotion initiatives and partner with these providers to participate in the offerings they provide to enhance employee wellbeing
-
Collaborate with campus community stakeholders alongside the Manager, Employee Wellness to develop innovative and collaborative program offerings
-
Evaluate and look for opportunities to improve programs and services by reviewing trends and analyzing metrics to support improved health outcomes
-
Provide credible advice, consultation, education, and support to managers and employees in the areas of wellness
-
Prepare and maintain wellness resources and communication materials
-
Partner closely with the Marketing and Communications department to develop key messaging and health promotion campaigns
-
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
-
3 - 5 years experience working in the field of workplace health promotion
-
Post-secondary Bachelor Degree or equivalent
-
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; capable of communicating information effectively and building positive relationships with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders
-
Ability to deliver high quality, accurate work
-
Strong negotiation skills in difficult situations, including the ability to influence others towards positive outcomes and ensure progress on initiatives
-
Experience in facilitating presentations and delivering training is an asset
-
Experience in a unionized environment or public sector environment is an asset
Salary: $75,147.80 - $95,113.20 per annum
Closing Date: November 11, 2025
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.