Advisor, Psychological Health & Wellness

Job Description

Advisor, Psychological Health & Wellness

Corporate Services, Human Resources

Status: Contract Full-Time Up to 24 Months

Hiring Range: $105,754 - $132,193 per annum

Work Mode: Hybrid * see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON

Hours of work:  35 hours per week

Join Our Team as an Advisor, Psychological Health & Wellness!

Are you passionate about fostering a psychologically safe and well workplace? Do you thrive in developing strategic, impactful programs, and systems that support employees' mental well-being? If so, we want you to join the Region of Peel as an Advisor, Psychological Health & Wellness!

Why Join Us?

At the Region of Peel, we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered. As an Advisor, Psychological Health & Wellness, you will play a crucial role in shaping and driving initiatives that promote and protect psychological safety, resilience, and well-being across all our diverse work environments.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead and Implement Peel’s Well-Being Strategy Initiatives – Develop and manage programs that enhance psychological health, including approaches to cultivate psychologically safe leadership, psychological protection, work-life integration, and other mental well-being initiatives.

- Ensure Compliance & Best Practices – Monitor legislation, corporate policies, and industry best practices to ensure a psychologically safe workplace.

- Manage Key Projects – Oversee approaches to collect and communicate employee safety and wellness data to strategically guide and facilitate leadership participation in monitoring and addressing psychological hazards and risks.

- Drive Organizational Change – Work closely with stakeholders to embed psychological safety and well-being into our evolving workplace culture through training, policy development, and proactive leadership.

- Analyze & Improve – Conduct research, assess workplace health trends, and develop data-driven solutions to enhance employee well-being.

- Lead & Collaborate – Supervise a small support team while working closely with and gaining buy-in from internal and external partners to foster a culture of psychological well-being.

What You Bring:

- Education & Experience – A post-secondary degree in a health-related discipline (occupational health & safety, psychology, public health, nursing) with 5+ years of progressive experience in workplace psychological safety and wellness. Combination of education and experience may be considered,

- Leadership & Collaboration – Proven ability to lead, coach, and influence both unionized and non-unionized workforces.

- Regulatory Knowledge – Strong understanding of employment laws, health & safety regulations, and psychological health standards in the workplace.

- Strategic Thinking – Expertise in program planning, evaluation, and policy development to drive meaningful change with relevance in diverse organizational context.

- Strong Communication Skills – Ability to engage diverse audiences, such as frontline and senior leadership, through effective corporate communication, facilitation, and relationship management.

- Project Management – Solid skills in managing multiple initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

- Political Acumen – Experience navigating municipal and government structures is an asset.

- Technical Proficiency – Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

- Flexibility & Mobility – Access to reliable transportation for travel between sites as needed.

- Equity & Inclusion Commitment  - Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ensuring that people of all identities are supported to experience psychological health and well-being, including by practicing continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow with the Region of Peel! Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you . Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:

🌟 Make a Real Impact – Your work will directly enhance the mental well-being of employees across the organization.🤝 Collaborative Environment – Join a team that values innovation, diversity, and inclusivity.📈 Growth Opportunities – Take your career to the next level with leadership development and continuous learning.💙 Supportive Culture – Be part of an organization that prioritizes employee well-being and psychological health.

- Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!

- OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.

- Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!

- Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.

- Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.

- Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!

- Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.

- Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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If you’re ready to be a champion for workplace mental health and well-being and make a difference, we want to hear from you!

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected]

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.