Jennifer Elia

Unsinkable@Work Advisor & Committee Chair

With over two decades of experience in benefits and HR, Jen consults with leading organizations to design award-winning workplace health programs that drive results for businesses of all sizes and industries.

Jen is a workplace wellness expert with a passion for creating healthier, more intentional work environments. With a degree in Health and Psychology from Queen’s University and certifications in Workplace Wellness and HR, Jen’s unique background includes disability management, project management, and strategy with three of Canada’s largest and most innovative group benefits providers: Canada Life, RBC Insurance, and Sun Life. 

In 2008, Jen saw the growing shift toward preventive health and was excited to get involved in benefits and wellness product development, consulting, and sales. By 2014, she was leading a national organizational health team, helping clients improve health, performance, and employee engagement, earning awards along the way.

In 2021, Jen founded JewellWorks to answer the call for customized, agile wellness strategies in the wake of the pandemic. She now works directly with employers to design impactful wellness programs and guides health solution providers on navigating today’s complex benefits landscape. 

Jen also serves as the Head of Partnerships & Growth at Excellence Canada.