Safety & Wellness Facilitator

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families is a non-profit community-based organization that provides a diverse range of supports to individuals in a variety of settings. The organization’s mission is to provide responsive and individualized services that foster the hopes and dreams of people and their communities. Throughout the organization, staff and leadership work in many fields and in variety of shifts to deliver quality service and supports.

The Safety & Wellness Facilitator is the liaison between staff and management on safety & wellness issues. Responsible for providing support and direction as needed to management and staff on related matters, taking into consideration service area and individual needs, and balancing those with the organization’s responsibilities. This position supports the HR team, management, and staff on how to resolve employment-related safety & wellness concerns, performance management issues, return-to-work planning, and working on preventive rather than reactive measures. The Facilitator supports the HR systems functions of the organization and supports the work of other employee relations professionals on the team.

Reports to: Safety & Wellness Advisor

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education (degree or diploma) in Human Resource Management (or a related field) from a recognized post-secondary institution. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) is an asset.
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, Disability Management, or Claims Management.
• Knowledge of legislation and employment standards.

Duties:

• Supports leadership and employees in safety & wellness matters; including disability management, workplace investigations, safety concerns, and reasonable accommodations.
• Supports disability leave management for employees experiencing periods of short and long-term disability.
• Manages claims related information and tracks, analyzes, and reports on claims data.
• Provides development opportunities for teams through continuous learning & development.
• Supports employees through claims management; including short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation, and MPI claims.
• Collaborates with employees, leaders, and insurers on return-to-work planning.

Job Requirements:

• Eligible for flexible work.
• Eligible for hybrid schedule.
• Requirement to travel through Manitoba.
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle.

The salary range for this Full-time, 70-hour bi-weekly position is $26.6085 to $34.3238 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience. This position is eligible for a full benefit package (which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan).

The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record Check, Adult and Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Checks; and must supply a satisfactory driver’s safety rating.

Operating a vehicle is an essential duty of this role. Candidates must hold a valid, active driver's license in good standing to be eligible for hire. Providing a copy of your license and/or your license number at this stage is voluntary. However, submitting this information upfront allows our team to verify your status, which can fast-track your application to the review stage.

The closing date for all applications November 22nd, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries.

New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.

Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.