About The Ottawa Hospital
Inspired by research and driven by compassion!
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.
Position Information
The Manager of Wellness, Engagement and Recognition is responsible for leading initiatives that promote employee wellness, foster engagement, and recognize the contributions of staff across the organization.
The position reports to the Chief Strategy and People Officer for recognition and event planning, and the Director of People Health, Wellness and Engagement for other key program priorities.
The Manager, Wellness, Engagement and Recognition will oversee the strategic planning, program development, and oversight of activities that support the health and well-being of employees, as well as the cultivation of a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
This position is temporary until approximately October 4, 2025.
What You Will Bring
- Four (4) year Undergraduate Degree in Communications, Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Human Resources, or related field;
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a large Health care setting;
- Progressive leadership experience is required;
- Experience making financial decisions;
- Proficiency with all MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint and Word);
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building relationships and community.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team;
- Ability to prioritize workload to achieve departmental/organizational goals effectively and efficiently;
- Solid track record of building relationships at all levels and providing pro-active and responsive solutions;
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage stressful situations with compassion and integrity;
- Adaptability, flexibility and high degree of resilience;
- Solid track record of building relationships at all levels and providing pro-active and responsive solutions;
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage stressful situations with compassion and integrity;
- Adaptability, flexibility and high degree of resilience.
You will stand out with:
- Experience working in a unionized environment;
- Experience in managing wellness, engagement, or recognition programs within a healthcare setting;
- Master's degree.
What You Can Expect From Us
The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.
The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.
Interested? Apply today!
If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
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