Mental HealthHealthy Living Consultant

As a trusted and dedicated professional you understand that health safety and wellness operate together.

Our team is deeply committed to improving the quality of life for City of Edmonton the role of Mental Health and Healthy Living Consultant you will be tasked with helping to define the vision strategy and operational objectives that reflect our corporate culture and ensure superior employee health safety and wellness. Working within a multi-disciplinary group you will lead the development and coordination of mental health initiatives while serving as a champion for the mental physical and emotional health of all City employees.

What will you do

• Act as an ambassador for employee wellbeing actively promoting services and resources available to support mental physical emotional spiritual and financial health

• Provide guidance and support in the creation development and maintenance of strategic mental health awareness and wellness programs

• Conduct workshops that address trauma awareness coping mechanisms and resilience building

• Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary team of professionals to create meaningful programs through the Corporate Mental Health and Healthy Living Strategy Influence key decision makers within our organization to encourage and promote behaviours and values that align to our Cultural Commitments Integrate trauma-informed principles into mental health and healthy living policies ensuring that they consider the potential impact of trauma on employees and provide appropriate support mechanisms

• Collaborate on the development of crisis-specific mental health strategies including protocols for addressing immediate psychological needs during and after critical incidents

• Provide guidance and support in the creation development implementation and maintenance of strategic mental health awareness and wellness programs which encourage participation in practices that prevent injury and/or illness Facilitate sessions promoting mental health and overall wellness among employees fostering a positive and inclusive culture

• Work to assess priorities and identify gaps in existing programs and services to strengthen the corporate mental health/healthy living strategy across all Departments

• Perform other related duties as required

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• University Degree in Health Promotion Psychology Social Services Human Services or other related fields with a minimum of four (4) years experience in employee mental health and coordinating health promotion initiatives in a corporate environment; OR
• Diploma in Health Promotion Psychology Social Services Human Services or other related fields with a minimum of six (6) years experience in employee mental health and coordinating health promotion initiatives in a corporate environment

Assets:

• Crisis Incident Stress Management training

Skills required for success:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of crisis management and trauma response

• Experience must include an emphasis on program/project management and maintenance

• Extensive exposure and knowledge in mental health education initiatives and standards

• Significant knowledge and experience in areas of physical and nutritional well-being

• Highly developed interpersonal service time management organizational and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships throughout multiple levels of an organization

• Demonstrated success managing related projects and programs

• Proven ability to adapt appropriately to changing priorities

• Ability to teach lead and communicate using virtual tools and resources

• Demonstrate service excellence embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness

• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers license (or provincial equivalent). Applicants may be required to arrange their own transportation for use on City business and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy

Work Environment:

• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52

• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
  

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 1 Temporary Full-Time position for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week. Monday through Friday

Salary : $40.907 - $58.440 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant: SL/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

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