Senior Manager, Wellness

Castlemain•Vancouver, BC

1d•Remote

About The Position

Castlemain is seeking a Senior Manager, Wellness to lead the implementation and ongoing evolution of wellness initiatives supporting the Federal Indian Settlement. This role is grounded in Indigenous worldviews, cultural safety, and trauma-informed practices, ensuring wellness supports are meaningful, relational, and responsive to the needs of employees and communities. The Senior Manager, Wellness will oversee the development and delivery of holistic wellness strategies that integrate Indigenous perspectives, healing-centered approaches, and culturally grounded practices into organizational culture and program delivery. This role requires a strategic and compassionate leader who can balance operational leadership with direct wellness support while fostering culturally safe environments across a remote, cross-country team.

Requirements

Strong knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and the impacts of intergenerational trauma
Experience developing and implementing wellness programs grounded in holistic and Indigenous approaches
Demonstrated experience working within trauma-informed and healing-centered environments
The ability to create culturally safe and inclusive spaces that foster trust, respect, and relationship-building
Experience collaborating with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous communities in a professional setting
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a remote team environment
Experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills
A thoughtful, relational, and empathetic approach to leadership and employee support

Nice To Haves

Training in trauma-informed practice, mental wellness, or vicarious trauma is considered an asset
Knowledge of the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework and other Indigenous wellness models is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and oversight of wellness strategies rooted in Indigenous worldviews and practices
Design and facilitate culturally grounded wellness initiatives, including workshops, sharing circles, and healing-centered supports
Provide guidance and support on complex wellness situations using trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches
Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate wellness practices across programs and organizational operations
Build and maintain culturally safe environments that support employee wellbeing and address systemic barriers
Engage with employees to identify wellness needs and translate feedback into actionable supports and programming
Monitor and evaluate wellness initiatives using culturally appropriate and community-informed approaches
Work collaboratively with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and internal stakeholders to strengthen wellness programming
Support organizational learning through training, coaching, and wellness-focused leadership guidance
Manage multiple priorities and initiatives across varying timelines and geographic regions