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Medavie Health Services New Brunswick (MHSNB) is the subsidiary of Medavie Health Services responsible for the optimal operation and management of EM/ANB, an integrated organization specializing in the delivery of primary health care services with the goal of facilitating access to quality care so that patients can achieve better health outcomes. MHSNB is fortunate to be able to count on the expertise of its employees who work passionately to build a healthier province.

Our company is currently looking for new team members to support its mission of providing excellence in emergency and community care within our various programs, namely Ambulance New Brunswick, the Extra-Mural Program and NB Health Link. Each advocates for a highly coordinated, quality service offering guided by a goal of continuous improvement across primary health care.

Medavie Health Services is part of Medavie, a health services organization. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that will improve the health of all Canadians.

As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is proud to commit an annual social dividend to the Medavie Health Foundation to support programs and initiatives aimed at addressing some of our country's most pressing physical and mental health care challenges.

We are looking for a Bilingual Wellness Coordinator . Reporting to the Employee Health & Wellness Consultant, the Wellness Coordinator provides leadership in research, development, and deployment of the wellness strategy, which includes the employee recognition program as well as the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

The Wellness Coordinator will see to the design of the wellness strategy programs, which are inspired by best practices and trends. The coordinator should remain up to date on organizational realities and needs so that their initiatives are implemented with a focus on continuous improvement. They will work closely with key partners (both internal and external) by consulting and providing continuous support. The proposed strategy will present a variety of initiatives focused on a fulfilling work environment.

The chosen candidate will actively participate in promoting the wellness strategy and the Employee & Family Assistance Program and may be required to travel within their area to ensure implementation of the strategy. They must also establish a communication and marketing plan to consult and inform employees about this wellness strategy.

All these duties are performed in collaboration with the human resources team, managers, stakeholders, and agencies that have a role to play in the well-being of our employees.

The position entails but is not limited to the following:

General:

• Contribute to the wellness and recognition strategies
• Able to establish objectives and to be able to measure them with the help of performance indicators
• Work in close consultation and collaboration with the managers, the human Resource team, and targeted stakeholders
• Subject matter expert and promoter of recognition programs and EFAP to all employees and leaders
• Do research and make recommendations for better use of practices in workplace wellness and employee recognition
• Plan, coordinate and broadcast annually using help from a wellness committee, the various events surrounding employee recognition
• Initiate, develop and coordinate pilot projects for employee wellness
• Develop and establish an employee network relating to the well-being and recognition of employees through working committees, employee focus groups, etc;
• Stay on the lookout for new trends;
• Travel to other facilities within the area as needed;
• Establish and maintain partnerships with external agencies and organizations committed to encouraging employee health and wellness.
• Perform related administrative functions
• Responds to general employee inquiries received via Health and Wellness intake email
• Assume all other tasks according to the service needed

As the ideal candidate for this position, you:

Education & Experience:

• Possess a post-secondary education with relevant education in Human Resources, business administration, health care or related field

OR

• Combination of training and experiences deemed equivalent
• Have a minimum of three to five years' experience in the health care field
• Practical experience in the development and deployment of strategies and initiatives within large organizations
• Knowledge of wellness and promotional concepts

Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrates integrity and maintains high ethical standards
• Excellent problem solver, consistently exercises good judgment
• Exceptional organizational, filing and reporting skills
• Manage multiple projects with the ability to meet daily departmental expectations
• Excellent communication, networking, and coaching skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to commit to changes and promote them in a healthy way
• The ability to work in a team and independently
• MS office proficiency.
• Bilingualism is mandatory for this position.

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If you are interested in working with a dynamic team of professionals and possess the necessary qualifications, please apply now.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Medavie Health Services New Brunswick is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.