Specialist, Psychological Health and Wellness - Brampton, Canada - Regional Municipality of Peel

Regional Municipality of Peel

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Brampton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Job Description:

Specialist, Psychological Health and Wellness - Human Services

Status: Contract Full Time - 13 month duration

Salary Range: $89,469 - $111,834 per year plus comprehensive benefits

Work mode: Hybrid

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

We are in search of a Specialist focused on Psychological Health and Wellness. As part of this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance organizational psychological health and wellness at the Region of Peel by implementing the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.

Key responsibilities include offering expert advice on psychological health and wellness, leading project initiatives, fostering mental health awareness, and promoting staff engagement in psychological health programs to reduce stigma.

Additionally, you will ensure that corporate projects integrate psychological health and safety considerations throughout their life cycle, apply psychological health concepts to departmental programs, and contribute to policy development.

Utilizing your expertise, you will advocate for innovative practices that address mental health issues, provide support for mental health and corporate wellness, and offer training on psychological health and safety and resilience building.

What the role requires:

University degree or equivalent work experience in a health-related discipline
A minimum of 5 years of experience in workplace psychological health and wellness
Knowledge of current trends in workplace psychological health and wellness
Potential travel may be necessary

Skills/Abilities:

Outstanding facilitation skills and knowledge of facilitation techniques
Demonstrated ability to drive change and continuous improvement
Proficiency in project and change management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Comprehensive benefits plan, including Health, Dental, and Vision
Enrollment in pension plan
Vacation and personal days
Flexible hours for wellness
Performance reviews and merit increases
Leadership support and inclusive culture
Access to learning resources

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work remotely and on-site across Peel Region, ensuring business needs are met while offering personal flexibility.

Interviews will be conducted via video conference as part of our recruitment process.

COVID-19 safety protocols, including personal protective equipment, are in place to ensure health and safety.

About Us:

Peel Region serves over 1.5 million residents and 175,000 businesses across Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. Our goal is to build an inclusive and safe community where everyone can access the necessary services to thrive at every stage of life.

With a workforce of 6,700 employees, we deliver various resident-focused services such as paramedic services, health programs, long-term care, childcare support, waste management, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. Our commitment to workplace health has been recognized with the Great Employer Award.