Wellness & Accommodation Consultant

Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 212361 
Department/Program: OHS&W, Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness 
Location: Halifax  
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
 Start Date: November 2025
Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $35.9776 - $44.9721 /hour
Closing Date: November 10, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

This is not a designated position, however, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. Please self-identify on your application.

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness, the Wellness & Accommodation Consultant is responsible for the implementation, administration and coordination of the Attendance Support Program (ASP), the Accommodation Program and wellness promotion for the IWK Health Centre.  The Wellness & Accommodation Consultant provides consultation, subject matter expert support and advice to employees, managers and HR Operations in maintaining consistent attendance support practices, identifying accommodation opportunities for IWK employees and developing and implementing wellness initiatives. The Wellness & Accommodation Consultant impacts the health, safety and wellness of employees and supports work-life effectiveness and respectful workplace practices to enhance the physical, mental, and emotional status of individuals across the Health Centre.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday; 0800 - 1600 hrs

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Occupational Health, Human Resource Management or related Health profession (e.g.  Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, etc.), required.
• Licensure or eligible for licensure with the relevant health discipline college/association of NS (if applicable).
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related role required. Experience within a health care setting preferred.
• Experience with Attendance Management, Accommodation and data retrieval and analysis preferred.  
• Recent experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role preferred.
• Certification in disability claims management, vocational rehabilitation or workplace accommodation program management or willingness to pursue these or related, appropriate designations is required.
• Training in Non-violent crisis intervention (NCI), critical incident stress management, conflict management or coaching training or willingness to pursue these or related, appropriate designations is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Wellness initiatives, Attendance Management, Accommodation and data retrieval & analysis.
• Familiarity with relevant policies and regulations pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety, Human Rights, Employee Attendance and Duty to Accommodate is required.
• Knowledge of the application of Collective Agreements related to managing attendance.
• Good interpersonal, consultative, problem solving, influencing, decision making, coaching and communication (oral and written) skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to apply health/wellness promotion theory, skills and principles in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to be innovative and resourceful in advocating, monitoring and evaluating results/outcomes.
• Works effectively during periods of high activity and with varying personality styles and tasks.  
• Adaptable and flexible to accommodate the demands of the position and in creating/suggesting alternative solutions.  
• Planning, organization and prioritization skills with demonstrated evidence of critical thinking, problem-solving and analysis process ability.
• Client service-oriented.
• Knowledge of training and adult education principles.
• Policy and program development skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to work independently, self-motivated.
• Demonstrated computer skills are required, including database management.
• Knowledge of Health Care health, safety and wellness issues and trends an asset.
• Competencies in other languages an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union  bargaining  unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.