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Overview Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xmkym (Musqueam), Swxw7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish), and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the worlds most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada''s Top 100 Employers, BC''s Top Employers, and Canada''s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents. Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace. Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication. Main Purpose and Function The Workplace Mental Health Specialist is accountable to support the psychological health and safety of City staff through both preventative actions and post-incident intervention services, to reduce the Citys overall health risk. This parttime position will work 0.8 FTE/4 days per week, with evening and/or weekend hours based on operational needs. Key activities include providing Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and debriefing services, supporting teams and worksites through regular check-ins and psychoeducational workshops, empowering City leaders to promote psychological safety within their teams, and measuring the efficacy of workplace wellbeing interventions. Responsibilities include assisting and coowning actions that improve wellness and productivity, reduce absenteeism and presenteeism, and enhance organizational performance. The role offers immediate and/or responsive postincident debriefing and related services to City staff, and coaching for leaders and employees to contribute to ongoing wellness improvements. The Specialist will apply an equity and inclusion lens and employ traumainformed and culturally competent practices. Specific Duties And Responsibilities Attend in person City worksites following a critical incident or crisis to offer debriefing services, CISM/CISD, and/or psychological support to impacted staff, as requested. Provide virtual or telephonic postincident support or debriefing and serve as a consultant for CISM/CISD services. Provide a preliminary assessment of postincident psychological risks to Workplace Safety, Recovery, Wellness & Benefits and/or WorkSafeBC as needed, and coach managers/supervisors as required. Support workplace investigation processes in collaboration with Workplace Safety, WorkSafeBC, Recovery Wellness & Benefits, unions and managers/supervisors; provide subject matter expertise to assist with corrective actions following incident investigations. Educate managers/supervisors on the importance of workplace mental health support and CISM, and how to conduct wellbeing checkins with their teams post incident and over the short and long term. Support teams and individuals with workplace mental health challenges, working with management, unions and City resources such as Human Resources and Indigenous Relations as needed. Connect staff to wellbeing services (e.g., Employee Family Assistance Program) following incidents and stay up to date on City and community resources for program augmentation as needed. Deliver defusing, debriefing or onsite support for terminations, restructuring, or organizational change. Checkin and follow up on workplace challenges, supporting staff mental wellbeing preventively. Participate in Vancouvers Emergency Operations Center during stage 13 activations, offering CISM and psychological support to staff. Work with management, unions, and employees to ensure appropriate, safe, timely and durable returntowork when incidents require time off. Assist in the development and promotion of CISM and psychological wellness resources for City staff (presentations, process documents, conversation guides and courses) with traumainformed approaches. Keep leaders apprised of emerging issues and trends related to employee wellbeing and workplace critical incidents; report psychological safety risks and support process/resource improvements. Educate managers/supervisors on recognizing and responding to employee psychological and physical health challenges. Assist in the development and delivery of psychoeducational workshops on topics related to psychological safety and mental health (e.g., Mental Health First Aid). Support senior leadership, midlevel leaders and all employees to adopt and own psychological wellness practices across the organization. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports on program deliverables with participation, completion, and outcome measures. Complete Crisis Management Services administrative requirements as directed. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelors in Counselling, Social Work, Clinical, Organizational, or Industrial Psychology, Organizational Behaviour, Occupational Wellness, or a related field, and five years related experience, including public sector experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), Mental Health First Aid and/or Psychological First Aid training is required. Postdegree clinical experience is an asset, with experience in group counselling or facilitation. Demonstrated crisis management skills and ability to provide crisis solutions to clients is essential. Eligible for registration with a professional College (when available) or Counselling Association (if applicable) would be an asset. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge and experience related to trauma and evidenceinformed wellbeing program development and implementation, organizational psychology, organizational wellness, and disability management. Solid understanding of social determinants of health and how systems of oppression impact personal and workplace wellbeing concerns. Considerable knowledge of Indigenous culturally informed practices and care. Considerable knowledge of trauma informed practices, concurrent disorders, socioeconomic determinants of health and health inequalities, such as houselessness, crisis intervention strategies, strengthsbased models, clientcentred and recoveryoriented approaches. Knowledge of violence prevention and intervention, including understanding genderbased violence/assault/stalking. Working knowledge of available health and social service programs. Knowledge of common drugs, their effects, and the toxic drug crisis. Knowledge of Return to Work processes and occupational/nonoccupational injuries and illness. Knowledge of CSAZ1003 and ISO 45003 standards for psychological health and safety at work. Disability, wellness, and human rights legislation awareness. Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including technical writing, facilitating meetings, presentations, and the ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders including senior leaders and unions. Crises management and conflict deescalation skills; ability to provide CISM/CISD solutions to staff. Ability to work with diverse cultures and maintain a nonjudgmental, nonstigmatizing approach. Ability to promote City wellness resources effectively in individual or group settings. Experience working in a complex multiunion environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize, multitask, and maintain thorough attention to detail. Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks and changing priorities with tight deadlines. Strong problemsolving, timemanagement, documentation skills; ability to update program policies, procedures, and materials. Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in work. Maintain confidential documents and employee information. Willingness to participate in ongoing training and pursue external trainings. A valid BC drivers license is required. Available to work evenings and/or weekends. Languages other than English are an asset but not required. Additional Details Business Unit/Department: Human Resources (1020) Affiliation: Exempt Employment Type: Regular Part-Time Benefits Position Start Date: March, 2026 Salary: RNG-070: $87,013 to $108,772 per year (prorated for 0.8 FTE) Number of positions: 2 Application Close: February 8, 2026 Equity statement: The City of Vancouver is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations available upon request during selection. Learn more about diversity and inclusion. 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