Employee Wellness Specialist - Ottawa (1-Year Term)
NAV CANADARole Overview
NAV CANADA is hiring a entry-level Employee Wellness Specialist - Ottawa (1-Year Term). This is a full-time role in Saskatchewan. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Description
What NAV CANADA offers you: Challenging, team-oriented work environment Competitive compensation and flexible benefits Defined benefit pension plan Opportunities for growth and development Flexible work arrangements Diverse and inclusive workforce In this role you will: Coordinates regional and national program implementation and maintains total wellbeing programming to reduce health risk, medical costs and encourage healthy lifestyles, including, regular and periodic conceptualizing regional program initiatives. Identifies training needs and develops or organizes the planning and delivery of training sessions, considering the multiple parties involved. Evaluates outcomes and adjusts program requirements to align with training needs.
Develops, implements and evaluates appropriate health and wellness promotion strategies in consultation with the Manager Employee health and Wellness to create a healthy workplace. Implements and administers wellbeing related activities, with all relevant stakeholders. Keeps abreast of current national wellness and wellbeing initiatives and activities, develops a network of resources and contacts to use as appropriate.
Explores ideas and opportunities to personalize the program to increase employee participation. Coordinates periodic program meetings to enhance employee buy-in and assist with implementation and communication of initiatives. Provides support in the development of new wellness policies and initiatives.
This may include conducting research on industry best practices and consulting with outside agencies. Participates in special projects as may be required and assigned. Influence stakeholders to promote and support employee well‑being.
What you bring: Diploma in Social or Health Related education, Nursing or related field, or a combination of education and experience; 3+ years experience working in a wellness profession, in a health environment and/or Human Resources or equivalent Experience in crisis management;
Experience in providing mental health support;
Experience in the delivery of health promotion programs;
Experience in providing training and facilitating group meetings/training
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Wellness Program principals, theories and best practices specifically in the areas of, health promotion strategies and adult education
- Knowledge of designated group agencies and associations for resource purposes to enhance wellness initiatives
- Knowledge and abilities in project management and data analysis to ensure wellness initiatives are planned efficiently and desired goals are achieved
- Knowledge and abilities to work within a wellness team to effectively deliver and support the health promotion programs
- How others describe you: Excellent communication skills both orally and written
- Presentation skills for the provision of training / briefings. Proven project coordination skills with the ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability build and maintain meaningful partnerships
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously
- Ability to maintain confidential documents and information
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at one time under tight deadlines
- Organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), SharePoint Online and internet navigation.
Working Conditions: This position is a hybrid position with a minimum of 4 days per week on site. Occasional travel required NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply.
NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught. Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require.
NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Employee Wellness Specialist - Ottawa (1-Year Term) position at NAV CANADA?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to NAV CANADA. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Employee Wellness Specialist - Ottawa (1-Year Term) position at NAV CANADA located?
This position is based in Saskatchewan. NAV CANADA has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Employee Wellness Specialist - Ottawa (1-Year Term) at NAV CANADA earn?
NAV CANADA has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Employee Wellness Specialist - Ottawa (1-Year Term) role at NAV CANADA posted?
This role was posted on May 30, 2026 (9 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Employee Wellness Specialist - Ottawa (1-Year Term) role at NAV CANADA entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements NAV CANADA has listed.
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