The Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion program, facilitated by Centennial College's School of Community and Health Studies, is one of the first graduate certificate programs of its kind in Canada. As such, it enjoys a respected national and international reputation and is recognized by leading employers.

The Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion courses will prepare you to promote the total well-being of individuals and groups within corporate and community contexts.

To do so effectively, in this college health program you'll:

• Benefit from acquiring essential program management and communication skills to become an effective manager of wellness and health promotion programs;
• Gain knowledge in providing wellness coaching, designing, implementing and evaluating effective health promotion strategies and programs, as well as managing programs in accordance with organizational policies and procedures;
• Focus on assessing health risk factors and developing health and wellness plans and strategies to promote individual and organizational well-being;
• Learn to utilize a variety of presentation techniques and strategies, develop a business case for wellness and market, and promote wellness programs.

As a Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion graduate skilled in program design and management, psychosocial and physical health issues, program planning and health promotion theory, you'll bring a holistic and interprofessional approach to the field.

Program Highlights

• Program content will include program planning and design, health promotion theory, organizational health and wellness, , leadership development and communication, health analytics and digital programs and community health promotion.
• You'll develop leadership skills through assessing individual and group health and wellness needs.
• You'll have the opportunity to design and implement workplace wellness projects.
• Faculty members have current and relevant industry experience.
• During the final semester, you'll strengthen your skills and explore career opportunities with a field placement and relevant experiential learning. The placement component will provide you with valuable and relevant work experience and networking opportunities.
• Credit for past educational experience will be considered through the PLAR process as stated on the official course outline.

Once you complete the Workplace and Wellness Health Promotion program, you'll be able to:

• Assess wellness needs of individuals, groups, organizations and communities;
• Apply best practices to design, implement, evaluate and manage effective individual and agency intervention strategies and wellness programs to achieve goals mutually determined through consultation;
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing (e.g., presenting workshops, seminars, speeches and facilitating groups, writing reports and proposals, and developing promotional materials);
• Identify risk factors that influence human behavior, health and wellness;
• Implement strategies that facilitate personal, organizational culture and community wellness;
• Analyze trends and issues in the political, social and economic environment and effectively deliver contemporary wellness programs that address these factors;
• Work in team settings and apply leadership and organizational skills to a variety of populations and settings;
• Provide appropriate referral information to assist individuals, groups and organizations;
• Advocate wellness concepts and philosophies in community and employment settings;
• Maintain professional helping and working relationships that adhere to legal and ethical standards;
• Apply principles of health promotion to a variety of diverse individuals, organizations and communities;
• Apply research design and methods to workplace wellness and health promotion projects;
• Examine the strategic approach to human resource management;
• Develop global citizenship and equity knowledge, skills and experience as it relates to sustainability of resources, individual and community identities, critical social analysis, and enhanced personal and social responsibility

Companies Offering Jobs

Career Outlook

• Program specialist
• Wellness coordinator
• Health promotion consultant/manager
• Wellness program manager
• Program manager
• Client relationship director
• Health strategies associate
• Healthy workplace engagement coordinator

Placement Partners

Potential Field Placements:

AON Hewitt, Bernard Betel Centre, Black Creek Community Health, Excellence Canada, Durham Police, Michael Garron Hospital, Thorpe Benefits, The Salvation Army, Sprout Wellness Solutions, Southlake Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children, North York General Hospital, Parachute, People Corporation, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, The Home Depot, Centennial College, City of Mississauga, Community Care Access Centre, Health Systems Group, Homewood Health, Insideout Life Balance, Lewis-Daly and Associates, Markham Stouffville Hospital, Morneau Shepell, Ontario Shores Centre For Mental Health, Ophea, Peel Regional Police, Region of Waterloo Public Health, Rogers Communication, Rouge Valley Health, Ryerson University, South Riverdale Community Health, Sun Life Financial, TELUS, The Scarborough Hospital, Toronto Police Services, Tri-Fit Inc., University Health Network, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, William Osler Health System, YMCA of Greater Toronto, York Region, York University, WorkTango, MediResource, Wello Virtual Healthcare, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety, Cowan Insurance, CAMH, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Sinai Health System, Humber River Hospital, Benefits by Design, AGS Rehab Solutions, Ministry of the Solicitor General, Wellness Works, Unison Health & Community Services, Ports Toronto, Medaca Health Group, McMaster University, Canada Life, Ernst & Young, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, Public Health Ontario

Areas of Employment

The specific and generic multidisciplinary studies and practical experience in the Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion program opens employment doors to:

• Corporate wellness
• Community health and promotion organizations
• Not-for-profit sector settings
• Entrepreneurial opportunities
• Hospitals