Mental Health/Healthy Living Consultant

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$41 - CA$58•Hybrid

About The Position

As a trusted and dedicated professional, you understand that health, safety and wellness operate together. Our team is deeply committed to improving the quality of life for City of Edmonton staff. In the role of Mental Health and Healthy Living Consultant, you will be tasked with helping to define the vision, strategy, and operational objectives that reflect our corporate culture and ensure superior employee health, safety, and wellness. Working within a multi-disciplinary group, you will lead the development and coordination of mental health initiatives while serving as a champion for the mental, physical, and emotional health of all City employees.

Requirements

University Degree in Health Promotion, Psychology, Social Services, Human Services, or other related fields with a minimum of four (4) years experience in employee mental health and coordinating health promotion initiatives in a corporate environment; OR Diploma in Health Promotion, Psychology, Social Services, Human Services, or other related fields with a minimum of six (6) years experience in employee mental health and coordinating health promotion initiatives in a corporate environment
Extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of crisis management and trauma response
Experience must include an emphasis on program/project management and maintenance
Extensive exposure and knowledge in mental health education initiatives and standards
Significant knowledge and experience in areas of physical and nutritional well-being
Highly developed interpersonal, service, time management, organizational and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships throughout multiple levels of an organization
Demonstrated success managing related projects and programs
Proven ability to adapt appropriately to changing priorities
Ability to teach, lead and communicate using virtual tools and resources
Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Applicants may be required to arrange their own transportation for use on City business, and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy

Nice To Haves

Crisis Incident Stress Management training

Responsibilities

Act as an ambassador for employee wellbeing, actively promoting services and resources available to support mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial health
Provide guidance and support in the creation, development, and maintenance of strategic mental health awareness and wellness programs
Conduct workshops that address trauma awareness, coping mechanisms, and resilience building
Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary team of professionals to create meaningful programs through the Corporate Mental Health and Healthy Living Strategy
Influence key decision makers within our organization, to encourage and promote behaviours and values that align to our Cultural Commitments
Integrate trauma-informed principles into mental health and healthy living policies, ensuring that they consider the potential impact of trauma on employees and provide appropriate support mechanisms
Collaborate on the development of crisis-specific mental health strategies, including protocols for addressing immediate psychological needs during and after critical incidents
Provide guidance and support in the creation, development, implementation and maintenance of strategic mental health awareness and wellness programs which encourage participation in practices that prevent injury and/or illness
Facilitate sessions promoting mental health and overall wellness among employees, fostering a positive and inclusive culture
Work to assess priorities and identify gaps in existing programs and services to strengthen the corporate mental health/healthy living strategy across all Departments
Perform other related duties as required