Wellness Ambassador-Summer Student

at  Manitoba Blue Cross

About Manitoba Blue Cross
We’re a Manitoba-based, not-for-profit, health benefits provider with a vision to be the trusted and essential health and wellness partner for all Manitobans. Every dollar made is reinvested in our infrastructure, our people, and our province with the goal of providing better care for our members, expanding our community impact and broadening our health care knowledge.
Why work for us?
Manitoba Blue Cross, is a Manitoba Top Employer. We are empowered to give back to the community, and we know that caring needs to start in our workplace with our own Manitoba Blue Cross team. We actively foster a culture that focuses on your satisfaction, development, diversity, and growth.
Culture of Caring
We strive to succeed at reaching our organizational goals, but we always make time to celebrate our successes. Having fun as a group and rewarding our employees for their accomplishments is an essential part of our workplace culture.

We want our workforce to reflect the diverse community we serve, and we’re committed to creating a fair and respectful workplace. We offer a work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance and support to advance your career that includes:

• Competitive starting salary.
• A comprehensive health benefit package.
• Hybrid work environment, flexible work schedules.
• Fully equipped onsite fitness center.
• Casual dress code to promote diversity and inclusivity.
• Personal and professional development.

Are you a driven, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual who wants to work in a friendly and rewarding environment? If so, we are looking for someone like you! The following position is open to anyone residing in Winnipeg and surrounding areas with valid work authorization.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manitoba Blue Cross is a leader of health and wellness in Manitoba. Working in a team environment, as well as using their own judgment and problem-solving skills the Wellness Representative - Summer Students are responsible for supporting our organization and community through the development of and participation in various wellness initiatives. It includes representing Manitoba Blue Cross at various community and corporate events, as well as administrative office duties to support the Wellness Department.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & WORK-RELATED COMPETENCIES

• Dedicated to the principles of exceptional service; committed to responding to, anticipating, and addressing customer needs, for both internal and external customers.
• Currently completing a post-secondary education in a related field (kinesiology, psychiatric nursing, social work, education, psychology, etc.). An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
• Completion of or willingness to become certified in Mental Health First Aide Standard First Aid and CPR.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and be comfortable public speaking in challenging situations.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment and maintain effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Above average quantitative methods and mathematical aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel, with the ability to learn new software easily.
• Self-motivated, innovative individual who functions well in a team setting.
• Able to complete unstructured, non-routine assignments and develop creative solutions to problems.
• A sense of empathy, understanding and attenuation to sensitive issues and problems.
• A high level of personal accountability and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate in an additional language would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Manitoba Blue Cross and its products would be considered an asset.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

• Subject to Criminal Records, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry checks.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License and have access to a motor vehicle.
• Willingness and ability to work in adverse or inclement weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Days of work and daily hours of work will vary and will average 37.5 hours per week.
  Ready to Apply? We are excited to meet you!
  If you would like to join our team, you are invited to apply by submitting your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Apply” button below by January 24, 2025.
  To learn more visit: https://www2.mb.bluecross.ca/about-us/careers
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those being considered will be contacted.
  Manitoba Blue Cross is committed to the principles of diversity, equity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for everyone. We want our workforce to reflect the diverse community we serve, and we’re committed to creating a fair and respectful workplace.
  We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know

• Represents Manitoba Blue Cross Wellness Team at a variety of community events including golf tournaments, festivals, and fairs.
• Assists with information booths including the distribution of appropriate educational materials at community events.
• Provides basic mental health first aide.
• Leads wellness related programing.
• Provides water at hydration station.
• Documents events and other activities for statistics as necessary.
• Prepares written reports on events and other activities for data entry as necessary.
• Supports the release of our wellness products and services to clients.
• Manages client lists.
• Attends client presentations.
• Supports the Sales and Wellness teams in driving participation and engagement.
• Supports the production of client wellness reports.
• Completes data collection, entry and analysis.
• Assist with development of wellness related content for website, blog post, etc.
• Supports and assists with the introduction of new wellness products and services.
• Provides administrative support to the Wellness Team and perform general office work associated with department initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for process and information management improvement and recommends changes as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.