Healthy Workplace Officer

Job Number:  J0123-0202

Job Title:  Healthy Workplace Officer

Job Type:  Continuing Full Time

Department:  Office of Quality Initiatives

Job Category:  Administrative Management

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  27/01/2023

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  12/02/2023

Salary (with Salary Rate):  66,362.00 - 86,271.00/Year

Employee Group:  Non-Union

Salary Level:  NU04

Hours Per Week:  35

Date Position Available:  12/01/2023

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

As one of the 2023 Top 100 Employers in Canada and one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for nine consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Office of Quality Initiatives, the Healthy Workplace Officer is responsible for the management, communications, engagement, and university-wide advancement of healthy workplace strategy, initiatives and services. This role requires experience with facilitation as well as program development, administration, delivery and evaluation. Preference will be given to candidates with background and experience in higher education settings and/or workplace wellness contexts. Key activities associated with this role include:

• Providing support for the Healthy Workplace Committee and Healthy Workplace Champions network
• Promoting Healthy Workplace programs and messaging; tracking participation, soliciting feedback and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Researching leading practice in workplace health and wellness programs and fostering partnerships with community-based organizations and other university program and service providers
• Supporting and facilitating Healthy Workplace strategic planning processes, consultations and conversations with the campus community

The ideal candidate is passionate about leading change, making a difference at the university and thrives within a highly collaborative team that promotes learning and growth. The work of the Officer will be driven by the guiding principles of the Office of Quality Initiatives and our Healthy Workplace Mission and Vision. The incumbent will demonstrate a strong focus on Service Excellence and driving organizational change that serves all members of our community.

Carleton offers its employees an exceptional workplace that supports life-long learning, ability to work on a sustainable campus and access to world class facilities in the middle of the capital city, all with a comprehensive compensation and benefit package.

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Knowledge of healthy workplace policies, procedures, and processes
• Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Knowledge of cultural competency and diversity in a business context

The above is normally acquired through:
• The completion of bachelor’s degree, background in psychology, healthcare or related field preferred
• Minimum of three years of program and service delivery experience.
• Experience working with continuous improvement frameworks preferred

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is regularly required to work on campus. Due to the ongoing dynamic nature of Covid-19, you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all directives to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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