Manager, Community Wellness

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

1d • CA$75,585 - CA$125,973 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Community Wellness is responsible for overseeing end-to-end operational functions that support effective program delivery and strategic alignment. The role leads efforts to create a positive, inclusive work culture, while promoting continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and alignment with the Universities Strategic Framework. A key contributor to program success, this position ensures operational excellence through sound project management, resource planning, and data-driven decision-making.

The Wellness Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for wellness programming that fosters the multi-dimensional well-being of students at the university. Development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion initiatives, including prevention strategies that address mental, physical, and emotional health. Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, the Wellness Manager leads a highly diverse team and ensures services are inclusive, accessible, evidence-informed, student-centered, and aligned with institutional priorities.

Requirements

• The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
• The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
• Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just.
• At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
• All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
• The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing end-to-end operational functions that support effective program delivery and strategic alignment.
• Leading efforts to create a positive, inclusive work culture.
• Promoting continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and alignment with the Universities Strategic Framework.
• Ensuring operational excellence through sound project management, resource planning, and data-driven decision-making.
• Providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for wellness programming that fosters the multi-dimensional well-being of students at the university.
• Development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion initiatives, including prevention strategies that address mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Leading a highly diverse team.
• Ensuring services are inclusive, accessible, evidence-informed, student-centered, and aligned with institutional priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed