Assistant, Organizational Health and Wellness

About Brant Community Healthcare System

Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) operates two sites in Brantford and Paris, Ontario, providing a broad range of healthcare services. Our acute care hospital, Brantford General Hospital, offers extensive inpatient and outpatient services, while The Willett in Paris houses our urgent care centre and transitional care services. With over 130 years of service, BCHS is committed to excellence, collaboration, and innovation, guided by core values focused on boldness, excellence, equity, and trustworthiness. Our operational pillars emphasize patient-first care, people-centred approaches, partnership, and continuous progress.

Why Work with Us

• Access to a centralized Education Fund, tuition assistance, and professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling within a standard workweek framework.
• Career advancement through internal job postings, mentorship, and leadership programs.
• Consistent work location assignments for stability.
• A collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
• Employee wellness initiatives including peer support, wellness committees, and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for employees and their families.
• Strong commitment to safety with comprehensive programs.
• Competitive salaries and benefits including an excellent pension plan.
• Diversity and inclusion efforts aimed at removing systemic barriers with accommodations for religious practices and trauma-informed mental health policies.
• Recognition programs celebrating employee achievements.
• Opportunities to impact patient care and public health meaningfully.
• A culture of civility emphasizing respect, empathy, cultural awareness, and positive workplace interactions.

Position Summary

The role of Organizational Health and Wellness Assistant focuses on providing administrative and program support across multiple domains including Organizational Health, Disability Management, Wellness, Violence Prevention, and Peer Support programs. This position requires managing confidential information, ensuring compliance, facilitating program operations, supporting leadership and committees, and contributing to the overall success of wellness initiatives through attentive, confidential, and client-oriented support.

Primary Duties

• Deliver administrative assistance for programs related to Organizational Health, Disability Management, Wellness, Violence Prevention, and Peer Support.
• Maintain confidential records, databases, compliance documents, and program monitoring systems.
• Manage disability management processes, employee health and safety documentation, and mandatory training records.
• Collaborate with Peer volunteers to organize program activities, keep track of initiatives, and uphold confidentiality.
• Organize meetings including preparation of agendas, minutes, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Track compliance deadlines, maintain program metrics, and assist with audits and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service engaging with various stakeholders including leaders, employees, unions, and volunteers.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year diploma in Office Administration, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with Meditech and Parklane systems is advantageous.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated capacity for confidentiality and sound decision-making.
• Strong multitasking skills with attention to detail and effective time management in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while providing outstanding customer service.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

BCHS values diversity and strives to build an accessible and inclusive workplace representation diverse of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, Indigenous identity, abilities, and life experiences. We actively remove barriers and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process in line with legal accessibility requirements. Applicants requiring accommodations are encouraged to communicate their needs.

Additional Information

BCHS does not employ artificial intelligence or automated screening tools in its hiring process; all candidate applications are personally reviewed by recruitment staff.