Employee Wellness Program Specialist
Job Summary
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Employee Wellness Program Specialist leads and manages the employee wellness strategy-related agenda within the HSS system, including leading the health human resource change management projects. The position ensures employee wellness programs, including strategy development, program planning, survey design and execution, data collection, report preparation, and communications, are effectively planned, organized, and delivered in keeping with GNWT and Health and Social Services acts, policies, procedures, and guidelines, and establishes and maintains effective communication linkages and works with staff within the division, across the HSS system and with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and skills to effectively align strategy, people, performance, and culture.
- Knowledge of health and wellness concepts and skills to design and execute effective programs.
- Ability to coach, guide, and counsel leaders and team members across all levels of the organization.
- Experience with behavioral and cognitive assessments, metric analysis, and aligning results with the key drivers of workplace wellbeing.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Health Sciences (psychology, counseling, social work, nutrition, nursing, or other health-related field) and five (5) years of progressive work experience in wellness program development.
Equivalencies:
- A Master's in Human Resources or Health Sciences (psychology, counseling, social work, nutrition, nursing, or other health-related field) and three (3) years of progressive work experience in wellness program development. OR
- A Diploma or graduate certificate in Human Resources, Health Promotion, Workplace Wellness, Occupational Health and Safety, Psychological Health and Safety, Mental Health, or another related field and seven (7) years of progressive work experience in wellness program development. OR
- A Certificate in Human Resources Workplace Wellness, Psychological Health and Safety, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, or another health-related field and eight (8) years of progressive work experience in wellness program development.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28017
Closing Date: July 20, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $59.62 per hour (approximately $116,259.00 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.00
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