2021-259 - Manager, Employee Health & Wellbeing (CL7) Central Office

Central Office
Nova Scotia

Department of Organizational Development
Continuing Full-Time Position (can be located at any NSCC campus): Commencing approximately September 7, 2021
Application deadline is 11:59PM, August 26, 2021
Competition No. 2021-259
Salary range: $92,682.858 to $109,038.659 annually

For the 2021-22 Academic Year, based on public health guidelines, NSCC plans to return to more in-person learning, supports and services. You may be required to work on campus, remotely or a combination of both as the Academic Year begins and progresses. This will be clarified further upon hire.

You are a collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in your role and you strive for excellence every day. You understand our position as role models to our students and as such, you demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything you do. You are committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC's mission. You bring a learning-centered perspective to everything you do. You think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. You flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role and the College. Is this you?

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a master's degree in a related discipline including: counseling, education, social sciences, health promotion, social work, etc. Specialized training and/or certifications in areas related to health promotion, mental health and wellness, disability management and evaluation would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of recent and related occupational experience as a subject matter expert and/or program manager in the area of workplace health promotion and mental wellness.
• You are culturally competent and demonstrate a commitment to principles of equity. Knowledge and lived experience in this important work as well as previous experience working with African Nova Scotian communities, Indigenous communities and other equity seeking communities would be considered a strong asset.
• You have experience working in a unionized environment.
• You are proficient with technology, including databases, business intelligence, and the full suite of MS Office products.
• You have experience working with adults in areas of mental health and wellness highlighted by workplace wellness.
• You have demonstrated experience developing and implementing programming and services in areas of mental wellness including experience and/or training in process, developmental and outcome-based evaluation.
• Knowledge and experience with employee and family assistance programs, supportive return to work programs and other supports for employees would be considered an asset.
• Occupational experience in a leadership role would be considered an asset.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization.
• You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You are able to facilitate the learning of others through effective consulting, facilitation and presentation skills.
• You have qualitative/quantitative evaluation, research and analysis skills including statistics and reporting.
• You have strong project management skills including facilitating planning and change management.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning.

You will change lives. You will join committed individuals as we work to build Nova Scotia's economy and improve quality of life through education and innovation. As an NSCC employee, you will be part of that change.
You will find a place to grow personally and professionally with opportunities for professional development and collaborative projects.
You will do meaningful and challenging work in a publicly accountable and respectful working and learning environment that is diverse, safe and inclusive. You will have the freedom to enable innovation, improvement and excellence.
You will celebrate the uniqueness of individuals. NSCC campuses are located on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq People. Nova Scotia Community College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing an online questionnaire with your application.

NSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: https://www.nscc.ca/about_nscc/policies_procedures/index.asp.

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