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Be Part of Something Meaningful!
Support the well-being of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) as a Health & Wellness / Disability Advisor. In this role, you will provide compassionate, trauma-informed guidance for employees navigating health challenges, disabilities, or extended absences. Your work will help create safe, sustainable pathways back to work while fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and cultural safety. Grounded in empathy and community values, your expertise will strengthen trust between employees, leaders, and partners, while ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices in disability and accommodation management.
What You’ll Do
Act as the primary point of contact for disability claims, health-related leaves, accommodations, and workplace wellness support.
Provide case management for short-term disability, long-term disability, workers’ compensation, and other health-related absences.
Develop individualized early intervention and return-to-work plans in collaboration with employees, managers, Elders/Knowledge Keepers, and healthcare providers.
Advise managers and employees on rights, responsibilities, and processes, ensuring approaches are culturally safe and trauma-informed.
Liaise with insurance carriers, healthcare professionals, and external providers to support timely and effective case resolution.
Monitor and analyze disability trends; recommend strategies to reduce absence duration and support employee wellness.
Ensure compliance with legislation (WorkSafeBC, BC Human Rights Code, Employment Standards, Canada Labour Code).
Coordinate and deliver wellness education and awareness initiatives to support mental, physical, and emotional health.
What We’re Looking For
Completion of a post-secondary Degree, or Diploma in Human Resources, Social Work, Occupational Health, Disability Management, Rehabilitation Services, or a related field.
Professional accreditation such as CDMP, CRTWC, CPHR, or willingness to obtain while in role.
Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed case management in disability, health, or wellness programs.
Knowledge of applicable legislation (WorkSafeBC, Human Rights, Employment Standards).
Proven ability to work with empathy, discretion, and cultural humility in sensitive and complex situations.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including healthcare providers and community members.
Experience delivering health and wellness training or awareness initiatives is an asset
- Cultural humility and respect for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values, sovereignty, and self-determination.
Why Work With Us
- Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
- Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
- Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
Salary: $ 75,000 - 112,500
Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.
Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose
