17 Sep
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The Wellness Institute at SOGH
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Winnipeg
17 Sep
The Wellness Institute at SOGH
Winnipeg
Employer: Seven Oaks General Hospital
Site: Seven Oaks General Hospital - Wellness Institute
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2026
FTE: 0.30
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $33.127, $34.121, $35.146, $36.203, $37.286, $38.405
Position Overview
Reporting to the Manager of Health and Fitness, the Wellness Consultant 2 works with and supports members to make positive lifestyle changes.
The Wellness
Consultant 2 monitors and supervises member usage of track and exercise equipment and applies principles of exercise physiology to identify and suggest appropriate and safe exercises.
The Wellness
Consultant 2 develops and maintains a fun and engaging environment by facilitating activities that challenge members and promote socialization.
The Wellness
Consultant 2 conducts daily safety and maintenance checks of assessment, exercise and sport equipment and assists with facility and equipment maintenance and cleaning as required.
Additionally, the Wellness Consultant 2 may be responsible for facilitating stress testing, health and fitness assessments and/or leading chronic disease programs. They use motivational interviewing techniques to assess the members’ needs, identify barriers and develop a lifestyle plan appropriate to their condition and goals.
The Wellness Consultant 2 represents the vision and philosophy of the Wellness Institute by demonstrating a strong customer service philosophy, a positive attitude, a positive image of good health and fitness, inclusive language, and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse clientele.
Experience
- Two to five years’ experience in health and lifestyle assessments, motivational interviewing techniques and training individuals with varying needs and fitness levels.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Human Performance, Exercise Science or equivalent.
- Training in exercise stress testing and exercise prescription for clients with chronic disease.
- Training in health behaviour and life style change, particularly from a self-management approach.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Required certification/qualifications: Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) obtained through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology or equally recognized certifying body (i.e. ACSM).
- Health Provider CPR per Wellness Institute and skilled association policies.
Qualifications and Skills
- Demonstrated ability to maintain effective communication and work collaboratively with all team members.
- Strong customer service skills with experience working in the service industry.
- Excellent time management strengths; able to schedule and coordinate client sessions to ensure orderly, timely and accurate completion of program requirements and ensure completion of client records.
- Skilled in working in a fast-paced work environment with a variety of activities, client requirements, and numerous interruptions; able to prioritize workload to meet departmental and client requirements while maintaining composure under stress.
- Easy, approachable personal manner with solid communication and interpersonal skills for effective client contact whether in person, by phone or other electronic technology.
- Able to approach and work with people living with chronic conditions/disease.
- Action oriented, able to take the initiative, able and willing to participate and contribute in a team-based work environment.
- Basic computer literacy and comfort with use of electronic media.
Physical Requirements
- Fast-paced, deadline and goal oriented multi professional team with excellence in communication and customer service.
- Must be able to withstand considerable amounts of standing, walking, bending and other activity associated with exercise instruction and fitness assessments.
- Shift work required.
Must apply via Wellness Consultant 2 Job Details | Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
📌 Wellness Consultant 2 (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Wellness Institute at SOGH
📍 Winnipeg