Title: Workplace Wellness Advisor

Department: Operations

Status: Regular Full Time

Pay Grid: Salary Range 3 ($50,480.00 to $66,255.00 per year)

Reporting to: Director of Operations

Summary of Duties:

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Workplace Wellness Advisor is responsible for the overall health and safety of the organization and its employees through development, implementation and management of processes, education and training as it relates to holistic wellness (physical, mental, emotional & spiritual).

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

Assess organization and employee wellness needs with the goal of developing and evaluating wellness programs that uphold defined requirements in regulations, policies and standards

Develop, lead and participate in the Occupational Health & Safety Committee to ensure compliance with regulations

Lead & participate in workplace audits and investigations of safety concerns, incidents & accidents

Act as a liaison between employees, leaders, medical providers and WorkSafe BC to ensure proper reporting and follow up on workplace incidences

Lead & participate in workplace inspections to ensure equipment, materials & processes are upheld in a safe manner

Provide recommendations to eliminate or reduce workplace risks & hazards

Develop & implement wellness programs, policies and training to mitigate risk, optimize worker’s health & safety, and foster a positive workplace wellness culture

Initiate enforcement procedures for violations of health & safety standards and regulations

Provide training related to occupational wellness

Implement a lateral kindness framework to address lateral violence in the workplace

Organize & facilitate workplace wellness events to foster employee knowledge, engagement & participation





Develop strong external and cross departmental relationships to collaborate on wellness related initiatives

Incorporate Lil’wat cultural practices into wellness programs

Create & manage a clear communication process for disseminating wellness information and updates

Ensure alignment between workplace wellness programs and the organization’s strategic plan/goals

Acts as the first point of contact for workplace wellness inquiries, assisting employees with accessing resources

Provide reporting and recommendations relevant to workplace wellness metrics

Maintain a filing system with relevant documentation required for training, reporting, auditing purposes

Performs other duties as assigned

Experience and Attributes:

Relevant education or training and experience related to safety and wellness

WHMIS & Occupational First Aid, minimum level 1 or willingness to obtain

Previous experience as a member of a Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee is an asset

Previous experience working with First Nations is preferred, including a knowledge and understanding of Lil’wat Nation community, history, culture, language and customs

Previous training and experience with cultural safety, lateral violence, and trauma informed practices.

Strong knowledge & experience working with related federal and provincial government standards, statutes, regulations, laws, programs and Agencies

Solid analytical skills to interpret legislation and convert into relevant safety programs

Ability to facilitate meetings, presentations and events

Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Highly skilled in all aspects of business, presentation and interaction with internal & external stakeholders

Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check.

Hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, clean Driver’s Abstract, and access to a vehicle.

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📌 Workplace Wellness Advisor (British Columbia)
🏢 Lilwat Nation
📍 British Columbia