Workplace Wellness Assistant, Occupational Health FT - Toronto, Canada - North York General Hospital
Description
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry's provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.
Position Summary
Workplace Wellness Assistant
The Workplace Wellness Assistant will support the Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness
Department in all aspects of the development and implementation of our Corporate Wellness
Framework to enhance the health and well-being of staff, physicians, learners and volunteers at NYGH. You demonstrate a creative and enthusiastic energy, are outgoing, love interacting with people, are passionate about promoting holistic workplace well-being, and are collaborative, organized and driven. Some of your responsibilities will include the provision of engaging wellness breaks to team members on the unit and at various sites, assisting in the planning, promotion and execution of the various wellness initiatives and events that make NYGH a great place to work.
On a practical level, you will
• Work with the department to develop annual requirements and goals of the Occupational
Health, Safety and Wellness department as it pertains to staff well-being
• Assist with the Planning of monthly events to support the wellness program initiatives as
outlined by the NYGH Wellness Framework
• Assist in organizing and supporting the administrative duties of the corporate wellness
committee
• Collect data at events and provide to senior members of the Occupational Health team
• Develop surveys and feedback following events, this could also include statistics such as
attendance for events or evaluation of the events
• Support the creation of promotional materials, monthly wellness bulletins, wellness challenges
• Support events onsite
•Maintain relationships with external and internal individuals and organizations that support the
wellness activities, events and initiatives for our NYGH workforce (e.g. interacting with the
fitness repair company and managing this relationship and interactions)
Qualifications
•Highschool diploma
•Bachelors degree, preffered
•Minimum 1-year experience Assisting with a wellness program, preffered
•Experience in Workplace Health, Wellness or fitness certificates or programs, preffered
•experience or certifications within fitness, nutrition and mental health are a strong asset
•Stong Communication skills, written and verbal
•Computer skills (Microsoft products, internet, etc.)
•able to work independently
•Bilingualism in French/English an asset
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Regular position with 8 hour days shifts in the Occupational Health department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting
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FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.