Job Description

Posting #25-073EM

Manager, Employee Wellbeing and Benefits

Shared Services

Regular, Full-time

https://www.unbc.ca/career-opportunities/102201/manager-employee-wellbeing-and-benefits

Purpose

Reporting to the Director, Office of Shared Services, and receiving technical support and guidance from the Director of Human Resources, the Manager, Employee Wellbeing and Benefits provides overall leadership on the development, implementation, promotion, and improvement of staff and faculty services that focus on health and wellbeing, workplace accessibility, medical leave management, and related processes and policies. The incumbent provides operational guidance and oversight to the Employee Wellbeing Advisor, and the HR Coordinator, Benefits portfolios, while ensuring provision of continuous improvement and exceptional service delivery as part of a larger service focus.

The Manager supports the University's success by developing and promoting institutional strategies to shape and shift the culture and align all levels of the organization to support its strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Managing a team of professional staff including establishing priorities and objectives, coaching and managing performance, assisting with problem solving, and providing training and development opportunities; Providing consultation on complex employee health situations through a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitating, coordinating, and advocating for options or services to support employees' health needs; Developing partnerships with leaders of units/departments, HR Partners, and the Manager of Health and Safety to support unit leaders in effective people practices, including assisting them in overcoming barriers, communicating approaches to difficult issues and strategies for resolving issues related to health and benefit matters; Working with health care providers, insurance providers, and the Manager of Safety and Security to facilitate successful work return outcomes which include navigating rehabilitation plans and return to work arrangements with unit leaders; including workplace accommodations, workload assignments, and modified duties; Collaborating with Shared Services colleagues as well as HR, ITS, Finance, and other areas of the institution to align service delivery with institutional needs and best practices, and to develop training plans to achieve cross collaboration and excellence in service; Collaborating with the Director of Student Success, the Manager of Student Health and Wellness, and various community groups on health promotion activities and the review and/or implementation of national standards or Charters; Overseeing administration and communication of the University's pension plan and benefit systems with various benefit carriers, internal websites, and systems; Overseeing the processing of benefit rate information, implementation of plan design changes, and providing advice to HR and Payroll on benefit related matters impacting employee pay to ensure the University has accurate information; Preparing confidential benefit and statistical reports, policy renewals, insurance carrier reporting, for collective bargaining purposes or other internal purposes to meet reporting requirements and provide information for evidence-based decision making; Reviewing, researching, recommending, and implementing changes to HR policies and procedures, standards and protocols, and offerings related to health and benefits administration with a keen eye for continuous process improvement and innovation; Developing, planning, and delivering ongoing education and communication strategies with respect to health promotion, medical leave management, return to work, and workplace accommodations for faculty, staff, researchers, and unions; Establishing a high standard of service and confidentiality; Ensuring integration of services that promote the highest level of physical and mental health for faculty and staff; Supporting, adhering to, and integrating efforts, programs, and best practices with respect to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and Actively participating in education seminars, training programs, etc.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management, or a related field such as Disability Management, Social Work, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy. A Master's Degree in a related field would be considered an asset. This position requires candidates to possess a minimum of five years' successful leadershi in a post-secondary environment and a minimum of three years working within a health and wellbeing setting, ideally with experience in Human Resources supporting employees, duty to accommodate, and coordinating health promotion activities. This person should also have experience leading this type of work from a continuous improvement and user-experience perspective.

Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and/or Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) are considered assets. Additional training in health and wellbeing is desired (e.g. Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, return-to-work principles, disability management, accessibility, VTRA, substance use)

Must have knowledge of statutory and insured benefits plans, including provincial pension plans, medical and life insurance plans, as well as WorkSafe BC laws and regulations.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The successful candidate must be willing to provide a clear vulnerable sector criminal record check.

To Apply

The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at wellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Please forward your resume and proof of education (e.g. copy of transcripts or copy of degree/diploma) and include the competition number #25-073EM in the subject line to:

Human Resources

University of Northern British Columbia,

3333 University Way, Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9

Email submissions: HRecruit@unbc.ca

Inquiries: (250) 960-5521

Priority will be given to applicants received by August 29, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

Pay: $90,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site childcare On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Wellness program
Experience:

Leadership: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person