Meet the Health and Wellness Team

Tracey Louis

Director Of Health and Wellness

Tracey is a member of the Montana First Nation. After graduating from the Red Deer Social Work Diploma program, she pursued the BSW, then MSW, at the University of Calgary and the M.Ed at the University of Saskatchewan. As a graduate/alumni of the Red Deer College (RDC) Social

Work diploma program, she came full circle, re-joining the Social Work program in 2015 as a sessional instructor. Tracey also worked on curriculum development for their social work program. She has taught

social work and other courses at Maskwacis Cultural College, NorQuest College, Red

DeerCollege/Polytech, UCalgary, First Nations University of Canada, University Regina, Athabasca

University, and Wilfred Laurier University. Prior to joining MESC she was the Dean of Business at Maskwacis Cultural College.

Jacqueline Bruno

Health and Wellness Lead

I am a proud member of Samson Cree Nation and am deeply honoured to be working in my home community. I hold a degree in Psychiatric Nursing from MacEwan University and bring over 10 years of experience in the health and mental health field. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including corrections, addictions and detox services, acute psychiatry, and community mental health. My passion lies in supporting wellness and healing within Indigenous communities through culturally grounded, compassionate care. I strive to strengthen my cultural roots by staying connected and continuously learning about our culture and traditional ways of being.

Lisa Nyuli

Health and Wellness Administrative Assistant

Lisa is a member of the Kahsho Gotine Nation originally from Fort Good Hope but now resides in Leduc. Combining her indigenous roots with her present-day experience, Lisa strives to bridge cultural gaps, foster inclusivity and create a positive impact within her workplace and community.

Shyla Omeasoo-Rain

Health and Wellness Administrative Assistant

Shyla is a Samson Cree Nation member. Her career path has taken her through a variety of meaningful roles including early learning, social work, and contributing to cultural stewardship and Indigenous Engagement. Each role strengthened her appreciation for community, culture, and the importance of creating spaces where people feel supported and understood.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, English, and Human Resources. With a multi-disciplinary background, she has always been drawn to understanding people, cultures, and the stories that shape our shared experiences. This naturally guided her into the field of Human Resources where she combines her humanities background with a sincere passion for helping others.

Tansi!

The MESC Health and Wellness team is located at the Main Administration Office (MAO) in Samson Cree Nation. This team was established in response to the growing wellness needs of our staff and with the aim of fostering a healthy, supportive environment for our students.

We recognize that in order to create a mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe space for students, staff must first model and embody these values. Staff wellness is foundational to student success.

Health and wellness is a highly individual journey, and we are committed to respecting all perspectives and meeting each employee where they are.

Our team is here to:

Support your personal wellness journey
Provide guidance and encouragement
Connect you with relevant resources
Keep you informed about wellness initiatives

We are here to walk alongside you in building a strong, healthy, and balanced work environment

WELLNESS TEAM ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Admin Assistant - Lisa N. & Shyla O.R.

First point of contact for all benefits, pension, and wellness benefit inquiries and individual change requests
Onboarding & enrolling employees for benefits and pension
Maintaining, updating, and terminating Benefits and Pension Forms & Records
Individual employee orientation and support for Benefits and Pension related issues
Collaborating with payroll to ensure that employer and employee deductions for benefits are processed accurately and in a timely manner
Support with Pension termination management

Health & Wellness Lead - Jacqueline Bruno

First point of contact for short term disability insurance inquiries
Management of STD/LTD Claims, disability related leaves and return to work plan
Collaborate with Atrieve Technician regarding Atrieve assignment changes for Leaves/Disability claims
Communication with insurance companies and health care professionals to ensure accurate, timely, and complete information to support sick leave claims and planning for return to work and/or accommodation
Follows up on parental, maternity and long term illness leave
Provide Health and Wellness Support for employees i.e. EFAP or referrals to outside supports and programs
Manage Wellness Spending Benefit Tracking of funds for staff
Responsible for monthly health and wellness email
Assist with development and implementation of the Wellness Plan
Participate as a member of the Wellness Committee
Supporting the Director of Health and Wellness in collecting and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of the health and wellness Program

Director of Health & Wellness - Tracey Louis

Wellness Program

Oversee the development, implementation and review of the wellness program
Ensure opportunities, as determined in the wellness Program, for employees to learn skills and strategies related to health and wellness.
Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of the health and wellness Program
Oversee and direct the Wellness committee
Oversee the Wellness Spending Benefit for staff
Communicate regularly with supervisors and staff regarding health and wellness related matters

Benefits and Pension

Oversee management of the Pension and Benefits Plans
Oversee the promotion of benefits and pension plans.
Oversee the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the efficiency and value of current benefits program.

Employee Case Management

Oversee management of STD/LTD Claims, disability related leaves and return to work plans
Oversee disability and absenteeism management in collaboration with school and district leaders
Oversee communication with insurance companies and health care professionals to ensure accurate, timely, and complete information to support sick leave claims and planning for return to work and/or accommodation.
Oversee Health and Wellness Support for employees (i.e. EFAP or referrals to outside supports and programs)
Receive maternity/parental leave letters and issue Acknowledgement of Leave letters (Maternity/Parental Leave)
Oversee and follow up on maternity, parental, and long term illness leave
Develop accommodation work plans in consultation with employees and their supervisor

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