National Director of Wellness Strategy

NS
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Director
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Develop and lead the national wellness strategy, standards, governance, and integrated offerings across Allbright, functional health and wellness clinics, and Lifestyle Residences. Build partnerships and organizational capability, guide implementation, and use data, feedback, and outcomes to improve consistent, evidence-informed wellness experiences.

Job details

At Allbright, we curate extraordinary living, and we believe wellbeing is at the heart of that experience. Through personalized, preventative, and whole person approaches to health and wellness, we help residents and members better understand their health, take ownership of their wellbeing, and live healthier, more connected lives. We are seeking a National Director of Wellness Strategy to lead the development and evolution of our national wellness strategy, with an immediate focus on Allbright, functional health and wellness clinics, and Lifestyle Residences. The role will establish the strategy, standards, and partnerships needed to deliver integrated, evidence-informed wellness experiences that bring together clinical insight, diagnostics, fitness, lifestyle programming, and personalized wellness planning. Meaningful Benefits Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits Employee and Family Assistance Program Life, travel, and other insurance benefits Access to virtual healthcare services RRSP contribution matching Vacation accrual starting immediately Employee discounts through WorkPerks Continuing education and professional development opportunities Access to the Shannex Centre of Excellence Recognition and rewards programs Opportunities to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement About the Opportunity Develop and champion a national wellness strategy, philosophy, roadmap, and governance framework Design and evolve integrated wellness offerings that connect assessments, diagnostics, personalized health planning, fitness, lifestyle, and interdisciplinary programming Establish consistent standards, frameworks, and operating models that support high-quality, evidence-informed, and scalable wellness experiences Partner with clinical leaders, practitioners, operations, hospitality, and external specialists to create coordinated and personalized wellness experiences Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of wellness programs, providing tools, training, resources, and guidance to support consistent delivery Establish measures of success and use data, feedback, and outcomes to inform strategy and continuous improvement Build strategic relationships with healthcare providers, wellness organizations, practitioners, researchers, and other external partners Serve as an ambassador for the organization and contribute to its profile as a leader in modern, integrated, and preventative wellness Build organizational capability in wellness strategy, innovation, and execution while fostering a culture of wellbeing, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement About You In addition to placing high value on collaboration, innovation, accountability, and service excellence, you bring: Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree or certification in health, wellness, kinesiology, public health, business, or a related field would be considered an asset Senior leadership experience in wellness, health services, or a related field. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing wellness programs, services, or strategies Strong understanding of whole-person, preventative, and personalized approaches to health and wellbeing Strong relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills. The ability to translate emerging wellness trends, research, and evidence into practical and differentiated offerings A demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with practical execution and operational realities Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People! Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com. All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role calls for senior leadership experience in wellness, health services, or a related field, with demonstrated success designing and implementing wellness programs, services, or strategies. Candidates should understand whole-person, preventative, and personalized health approaches and be able to translate research and trends into practical offerings while balancing strategic vision with operational needs; relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience is expected.