The challenge – and opportunity!

COVID has changed all of us. We simply cannot be the same as we always were. One thing that remains true, is that our community needs the Y. Perhaps now more than ever.

Within the People Team and across our Y, we need to think differently. It’s just that simple.

With locations across Guelph-Wellington; Stratford-Perth and Waterloo Region, we have to think and act as one team .

The challenges that lie ahead for us are not small but with these challenges comes huge opportunity.

With the introduction of our JADE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) Action Plan - this is an opportunity to create the conditions to build a healthy organizational culture where all our employees to feel safe and have trust in our leaders. We are committed to helping all our employees feel comfortable when they come forward with concerns and know that we will take positive action so they are heard, listened to and accepted. We are committed to building our leadership and employee capabilities so that we are providing a safe and healthy work environment.

This newly created role is an opportunity to be both strategic and hands-on in planning and executing of our Health & Safety and Well-being practices to build our leadership and employee capabilities so that we are providing a safe and healthy work environment. As a subject matter expert in this space, you will design and lead efficient and effective operational processes to foster a culture of positive experiences around well-being.

If this sounds like a future you want to dive head-first into, then keep reading.

You could be our next puzzle piece.

Our People Team loves puzzles – and right now, we are missing a piece to ours. If you’re still reading, then here’s what we are looking for: Are you a talented People Consultant – who loves Health & Safety and Well-being management - looking for a new opportunity? Are you driven by work that matters and the knowledge that your success will lead to a community that is strong, vibrant, healthy, and inclusive? Are you unafraid to roll up your sleeves and do the work that needs to be done? You value relationships and collaboration, teamwork and integrity are at the core of who you are!

Here’s the Prize:

You will join a dedicated team of people who care deeply for each other and for the people across our organization. They come to work each day filled with compassion and a high desire meet our teams where they’re at. We are committed to putting our best into everything we do, and we have some fun along the way!

What you will do:

Our People Team is looking for someone to lead the development and implementation of our Health & Safety and Well-being programs and practices across the organization and within our many locations. You will partner with our operational leaders to understand the needs and implement best practices to foster a culture of Accountability and Ownership, along with Compassion and Collective Caring around our organizational health and well-being commitments.

Specific Responsibilities:

Health & Safety (H&S) Management :

• You will design, deliver and administer effectiveness of our H&S commitments by working collaboratively, building strong relationships to deliver solutions that are relevant and right-sized for our operational needs in partnership with our leaders and employees.
• You will guide leaders as the subject-matter-expert (SME) to promote the benefits of various initiatives while always looking for continuous improvement areas when interpreting H&S legislation, audit and compliance requirements.
• You will have oversight and leadership of our H&S practices, legislative changes, and initiatives as related to our operational needs and manage these changes for our organization.
• You will develop and deliver on program training, toolkits, resources and guidance to leaders on processes and requirements, including development of any new offerings or areas of focus.
• You will foster engagement with the Joint Health & Safety Committee and partner to identify potential safety hazards and make recommendations to leadership, the Risk Council and operations, while balancing activation around resolution.

Well-being Management:

• You will design and deliver on workplace well-being initiatives and practices to foster a culture of collective caring around organizational and employee well-being.
• You will support the integration and sustainment of physical and psychological H&S concepts and principles to understand impacts to our employee and organizational experiences, while aligning to our JAIDE commitments (justice, access, inclusion, diversity and equity and inclusion) to recommend improvements to our programs.
• You will work collaboratively with colleagues in People Partnerships & Delivery, WorkWell and Operations on projects and priorities to implement leadership and talent development strategies to approach workplace well-being.
• You will administer our Well-being and Absence Management programs – including leaves of absences, Long-term disability claims, and support the development of employee accommodation and return to-work-plans to foster prevention and educational activities.
• You will have oversight to developing and implementing strategies that focus on prevention, early intervention, proactive actions, self-efficacy and agency for our leaders and employees.
• You may be required to support workplace intervention solutions or investigations related to employee safety and well-being.
• You will partner with People Team and WorkWell Teams to identify gaps or areas of insights to action from our regular surveys to improve all areas of well-being, employee mental health & safety.
• You will identify and implement programming opportunities for mental health support through EAP and other resources.
• You will support and lead the organization in building safety & well-being metrics, trends and analytics required to support H&S and Well-being strategic commitments.
  

• You will partner with leaders and employees, supporting them in core People and Culture elements including managing and resolving employee relations issues, investigation and termination supports, leadership / employee coaching, talent management and development priorities for service areas as required.
• You will provide change management and transformation supports as required through our unification alignment work with leaders and employees.
• You will be required to build relationships and use your business acumen to inform actionable insights, process improvements and forward thinking ideas working alongside key operational and service delivery business projects.

You may be required from time-to-time to step in to provide support with other client group inquiries, people operations projects for growth and ongoing development and during periods to provide coverage or as needed to support the overall team.

What we’re looking for :

• Seasoned, experienced professional with demonstrated understanding of Human Resources, Health & Safety and Employee Well-being
• 5+ years of progressive experience in mental health and well-being promotion theory, and organizational health and wellness programming, with a related post-secondary education or a comparable combination of experience and education in Business Management, Health Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety or Human Resources.
• Certifications in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion or Mental Health First Aid Certification would be an asset.
• Designation such Certified Human Resources Professional, Project Management Professional, LEAN/Six Sigma, Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC) would be an asset.
• Strong project management and change management skills; the ability to lead projects, lead change initiatives, motivate teams, and drive execution to the achievement of the right results.
• Robust knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Canada Labor Code, Provincial health and safety laws, and CSA standards including ESA, AODA and applicable Bills.
• Previous experience conducting workplace investigations and management of the Ministry of Labour would be strongly desired.
• Experience at a strategic and tactical level with ability to influence various levels of leadership.
• Demonstrated experience providing analysis from disparate systems and providing concise and meaningful stories through the data. Able to manage systems and extract and present data and analysis to solve business problems.
• Strong personal ethics and integrity. You always make an effort to do the right thing, and you’re comfortable managing sensitive information.
• Consultative skills; the ability to build strong partnerships and to influence without authority, confidently, effectively, and collaboratively.
• Well respected and able to establish credibility with internal stakeholders and external individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, a wide range of tasks and stakeholders, to multiple deadlines and commitments, while balancing diverse functional areas of focus.
• Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity,
• Someone who will live out our Y’s values of Equity; Inclusiveness; Advocacy; Health & Wellness; Accountability; Empathy; Respect and guiding principles of Building Strong communities, creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment and Connecting by putting our people and communities first.
• Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to easily connect and collaborate with diverse groups of people
• Strong continuous improvement mindset with a keen interest in process development.
• Police records check required.
• Passion for the YMCA and the communities we serve and a desire to join our awesome People Team!!
  

Don’t meet every single requirement:

• We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected group.
• Studies have shown that women and people of diverse backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the posting. We are committed to creating an environment where we eliminate barriers and promote inclusion of equity groups. We strongly encourage applications even if you don’t believe you meet all the requirements outlined. We will do our best to respond.
• In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers.
• The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation and privacy laws. In keeping with privacy laws, we are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices. For more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy, please visit our website. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

What you will gain :

About us:

We will review applications as they arrive and keep our recruitment open until we find the right person for this extraordinary opportunity.