Employee Wellbeing Specialist
Rotating days, evenings, weekends
People, Experience & Talent
Temporary full time, up to six months
As scheduled, 37.5 hrs weekly
Multiple opportunities - 2
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 321-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager, People Experience & Talent is looking for multiple temporary full-time Employee Wellbeing Specialists. These positions will directly support a strategic project with the development, implementation and evaluation of the Code Lavendar program, and support employee wellness, psychological health and safety, engagement and workforce wellbeing. As part of the People Experience & Talent Services portfolio, this role will collaborate with Human Resources & Organizational Development employees and key partners to advance corporate priorities in alignment with the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace to foster a high-performing, service-oriented, and people-centered work environment. Work location will be in-person at 500 Church Street Penetanguishene.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate employee well-being programs, services and events, including the design, development, promotion, and monitoring of wellness initiatives, and educational activities.
- Support the Psychological Health and Safety Management System by delivering targeted awareness programming and on-site services, and contribute to the Psychological Health, Safety and Wellness framework through leading and participating in various working groups and committees.
- Coordinate access to EFAP and community wellness services through the Stepped Care Model.
- As a part of the People Experience & Talent Services portfolio, collaborate with HROD employees and key partners to support departmental and corporate objectives, and represent employee well-being initiatives across committees and working groups.
- Maintain visible and accessible presence across clinical areas, providing proactive and responsive wellbeing support, connecting employees and teams with appropriate resources, and reducing barriers to accessing support.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or Human Resources – Required.
- One year of related experience coordinating wellness, engagement or health promotion programs – Required.
- A minimum of 2 years of healthcare/human resources experience, preferably in a unionized environment – Required.
- Understanding recreation and wellness principles to support and evaluate individual and organizational health needs.
- Community services/activities/speakers or other resources available to provide service/education for special events.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 and communication tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe, Teams).
- Verbal and written skills to provide information to managers, employees and external partners.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to engage and motivate others.
- Demonstrate values consistent with Waypoint and committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment.
- Strong organization and project coordination skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Includes 6% vacation pay and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
- Participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities for eligible staff
- Access to Waypoint’s employee referral program for eligible staff
- Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm)on August 31, 2026 quoting Job ID WC26-196. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants
