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Coordinator, Health & Wellbeing
Coordinator, Health & WellbeingRegion of Waterloo • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, CA
Coordinator, Health & Wellbeing

Coordinator, Health & Wellbeing

Region of Waterloo • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, CA
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Us!

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to :

  • Taking only what we need
  • Leaving some for others
  • Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.

Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

The Role

Supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of corporate health and wellness initiatives consistent with the principles of the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety for employees onsite and those working remotely. Assists in the coordination of employee vaccination and health promotion efforts.

Duties / Responsibilities

  • Supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of corporate health and wellness initiatives by providing training and development, research, guidance, and action plans as directed.
  • Consults with manager, members of HR teams, client areas, wellness committee / champions and peer supporters to obtain / provide information related to the development and implementation of initiatives. Works with program areas to develop and implement wellness initiatives.
  • Responds to general inquiries about the Region’s wellness initiatives and Employee Family and Assistance Program, refers those outside of scope to manager. Gathers program feedback from staff and follows up.
  • Coordinates / organizes logistics for wellness initiatives and sessions (e.g. schedules rooms, coordinates links for virtual sessions, compiles information, communications).
  • Develops resources to support wellness initiatives. Reviews current wellness trends, identifies opportunities, and recommends initiatives for consideration.
  • Prepares reports to illustrate the impact of the programs and initiatives and creates presentations or information, for review and approval.
  • Assists to plan and coordinate the annual wellness fair and other corporate or department-specific wellness activities.
  • Assists to plan and coordinate employee vaccination and health promotion clinics.
  • Provides administrative and related support to peer support networks, as required.
  • Maintains a directory of community supports and resources used for information, referrals, and advocacy.
  • Assists in the preparation and development of educational resources, promotional material, displays, and content for digital platforms (e.g., intranet posts, wellness blog, wellness newsletter, health promotion tips).
  • Conducts research and external surveys to identify new wellness initiatives, trends and insights, and provides recommendations on new initiatives.
  • Conducts qualitative or quantitative analysis on wellness initiatives to identify trends and support data informed decision-making, and makes recommendations to the Manager.
  • Contacts vendors, suppliers, and training consultants for information and price quotes.
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge and skill normally acquired through a university degree in a related field (e.g., health studies including workplace wellness and health promotion; occupational health and safety; kinesiology; physical health education; social work; psychology) plus related experience.
  • Knowledge of the CSA Z1003 Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, collective agreements, and legislation (e.g., occupational health and safety, privacy, accessibility, human rights code).
  • Analytical, organizational, problem solving, and attention to detail skills to plan, coordinate, and organize various wellness initiatives and materials.
  • Communication and human relations skills to provide guidance, assistance, and support to all levels of staff; explain processes and procedures; promote programs and initiatives; conduct training; and participate as an effective team member.
  • Ability to read and interpret correspondence, plans, policies, procedures, and training materials. Ability to write / draft communications, resources, reports, and training resources.
  • Computer skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and wellness platforms.
  • Ability to travel within Waterloo Region.
  • Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.
  • Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

    We invite all interested individuals to apply and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to :

  • First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
  • members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and / or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
  • persons with visible and / or invisible (physical and / or mental) disabilities;
  • persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
  • For questions or to request accommodations during your recruitment, onboarding or employment, please contact talentmanagement@regionofwaterloo.ca, or by calling our Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400.

    Please note : candidates will be provided an update on their application. Please check your spam or junk folder occasionally as some candidates have noticed our emails in those folders (Gmail and Hotmail in particular).

    Job Number : 3881

    Job Type : Full-Time

    Vacancy Reason : Backfill

    Location : 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters

    Job Category : Human Resources

    Number of Positions : 1

    Department : Health and Wellbeing

    Division : Human Resources

    Hours of Work : 35

    Work Schedule : Mon-Fri, 8 : 30 AM-4 : 30 PM, hybrid : 3 days in-office / 2 days remote

    Salary Range : $71,871 - $89,835

    Posting Date : Thursday, January 22, 2026

    Closing Date : Thursday, January 29, 2026

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