Manager, H&w - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Manager, Health & Wellness

Company, Department:
Nova Scotia Power - Health, Safety & Environment

Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia - Hybrid

Type of Employment:
Regular, Full Time

Closing date:
May 26, 2023

Reference Number: 11304

At Nova Scotia Power, we're committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive.

We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system—for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers.

Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia.

It's why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging—at work, and in our communities.

Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

We are currently looking for a
Manager, Health & Wellness, to join our Health, Safety & Environment team in a permanent position.

Reporting to the Director, Health & Safety, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight in the development, implementation and administration of Health & Wellness programs and policies.

As a Manager, Health & Wellness:

You will assist with complex cases, and focus on early support, stay at work intervention, safe return to work and reduction of absenteeism.
You will directly support critical incident response, integrating traumainformed approaches.
You will use your expertise to enable continuous improvement to support employee engagement and incorporate best practices.
As the department lead, you will foster strong working relationships with business leaders, HR, Safety and the Emera Wellness team.
You will take a lead on pandemic and influenza related planning within the organization.
You will be accountable for metric management and reporting, including utilization, statistics, and satisfaction of wellness programs.
You will also review and manage various health contracts with external vendors.

What skills will make you successful?
You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

A post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety, or Health related field or an acceptable combination of education and/or experience.
Have a background in case management or leading teams who primary accountability is case management.
A demonstrated and passionate commitment to health and safety and understanding of psychological health and safety.
Experience developing strategy and leading multistakeholder projects and initiatives, with integrating a lens of Change Management.
Ability to work with a lens on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Three to Five years progressive leadership experience.
Proficient working experience with policy and legislation in the areas of Human Rights, Privacy, Workers Compensation, Human Resources, and Occupational Health & Safety.
Experience in the development and implementation of health, wellness, and safety programs and policies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Strong business acumen, along with demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills are essential proven analytical skills to develop, evaluate, and implement recommendations.
Proficient with Microsoft suite of products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right.

Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees.

The successful individual in this role will think strategically and exercise sound judgement, drive operational excellence for customers, cultivate innovation and embrace change but most importantly builds strong, collaborative relationships.

Why join our team?
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Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
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Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, access to a free on-site fitness center, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
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Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
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Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investment