Team Lead, Employee Wellbeing and Disability Management

Job Posting Information

Team Lead, Employee Wellbeing and Disability Management
One (1) Regular position
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # E22094-2025

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

The Team Lead, Employee Wellbeing and Disability Management, is responsible for guiding a team in designing and executing workplace wellbeing initiatives while managing disability programs. This role ensures employees receive the support they need for their physical, mental, and emotional health while fostering a culture of inclusivity and care.

Key functions include:

Team Leadership & Wellness Strategy
• Lead and mentor a team of health and disability professionals, including a Wellbeing Specialist, two Disability Management Specialists, and a Disability Coordinator.
• Develop and implement strategic wellness initiatives aligned with organizational goals and employee needs.
• Oversee the design and delivery of comprehensive wellness programs that support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
• Champion innovation by researching and applying best practices in workplace health and wellness.

Disability Management & Attendance Oversight
• Manage all aspects of attendance, disability claims, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work programs.
• Use data-driven insights to monitor trends in absenteeism, employee wellbeing, and disability, ensuring continuous program improvement.
• Support organizational knowledge by delivering training and workshops on disability management and wellbeing resources.

Stakeholder Engagement & Culture Integration
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to integrate wellbeing programs into the organization's culture, policies, and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party providers, including insurers, healthcare professionals, and wellness program vendors.
• Foster partnerships and networks that enhance employee support and optimize wellness outcomes.

Our ideal teammate will have:
• Post-secondary degree in one of the following fields - Disability Management, Occupational Health, Health Sciences, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Five years of progressive experience in workplace wellness, disability management, or a related HR function, including leadership or supervisory experience.

Certification in Disability Management, Occupational Health, Mental Health First Aid, or related areas would be considered an asset.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:
• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Tracey Gorman at [email protected] .

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, October 21, 2025

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.