Director of Health and Wellness (H&W)

Posted:
9/4/2024, 8:48:07 AM

Location(s):
Alberta, Canada ⋅ Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Do you have an interest in championing health and wellness for employees? Are you a medical professional with strong leadership skills?

We are seeking a Director of Health & Wellness (Chief Medical Director) to lead our health and wellness team. The successful candidate will lead several teams totaling 80 specialists in Occupational Health, Safety & Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Integrated Disability Management (IDM), and Health & Wellness who support our employees enterprise-wide. This is a dynamic and pivotal role that provides the opportunity to apply skills and training in medical practice, as well as lead and support the development of programs and resources that protect and enrich the physical and mental well-being of all Suncor employees.


Minimum Requirements:

  • 10-15 years of progressively more senior experience working in a health setting, including the development, implementation, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of health and/or social service programs and services

  • Previous experience leading senior nurses and case managers

  • Completed Medical Doctor degree is preferred; other combinations of education (ex: Master’s degree in a health-related discipline, or Registered Nurse) and experience may be considered

  • Deep knowledge of medical terminology and Disability Management best practices/protocols

  • Knowledge of relevant provincial employment legislation and legal requirements

  • Demonstrated experience with health program administration and management, including serving on medical advisory committees, management of program budgets and labour relations, and community advisory committees

  • Experience with integrated service delivery design, project management, implementation and evaluation

  • Ability to make decisions with a cost-management, people focused, and continuous improvement mindset

  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to facilitate, negotiate, and persuade others; with the ability to make formal presentations to senior leaders

  • Bilingualism in French and English would be considered an asset


Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the management of risks associated with employee wellness, including health and safety protocols

  • Lead the development and compliance of policies and procedures to reflect current legal standards and best practices

  • Design, oversee, and evaluate health and wellness programs

  • Act as owner for programs and policies (ex: Alcohol & Drug standards)

  • Lead and mentor a team of health professionals, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment

  • Support site emergency response teams

  • Contribute to organizational annual planning, the annual operating budgeting and strategic planning

  • Support Suncor's integrated business model and translate Suncor's strategic directions and objectives into team-specific goals and objectives to achieve business area priorities  

  • Establish and maintain partnerships with provincial health authorities and Workers' Compensation Board (WCB)

  • Liaise with regulatory bodies and lead investigations as required for the organization


Location and other Key Details:

  • This is an office-based role; you will work out of our Calgary head office located in the Suncor Energy Centre (150 – 6th Ave SW)

  • Relocation support will be provided

  • Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs

  • Occasional business travel (6-7 times per year) may be required

  • Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Why Suncor?
 

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.  Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.