Senior Manager, Wellness

ChangeMakers

Senior Manager leading wellness initiatives that integrate Indigenous perspectives into organizational culture and programming. Collaborating on holistic wellness strategies and fostering employee wellbeing.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$76,500 - CA$105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the implementation and ongoing evolution of wellness initiatives supporting the Federal Indian Hospital Settlement
Ground wellness supports in Indigenous worldviews, cultural safety, and trauma-informed practices
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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 years of experience developing and implementing wellness programs grounded in holistic and Indigenous approaches
Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Health Promotion, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of lived and community experience
Strong knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and the impacts of intergenerational trauma
Demonstrated experience working within trauma-informed and healing-centered environments
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
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
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

rewarding benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

wellness program developmenttrauma-informed practiceshealing-centered approachesculturally grounded practicescommunity-informed approachesIndigenous wellness modelsFirst Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Frameworkworkshop facilitationprogram evaluationrelationship management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationrelationship-buildingcritical thinkingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingempathytrust-buildingcollaborationindependence

Certifications

training in trauma-informed practicetraining in mental wellnesstraining in vicarious trauma