Student Wellness Associate, Orillia Campus, Student Health and Wellness, Temporary Part Time, Competition #GEN-22-12

Student Wellness Associate

Orillia Campus

Student Health and Wellness

Office of Student Affairs 

Temporary, Part Time

Competition # GEN-22-12

Reporting to the Student Wellness Coordinator, the Student Wellness Associate plays an important and key role in Student Health and Wellness (SHW). This position directly impacts the student experience on the Orillia Campus, by performing duties needed for the delivery of student health, counselling and wellness services. This position provides direct support to students seeking appointments for health and wellness services, playing a front line role in the collaborative development and delivery of student health promotion and identifying other initiatives to contribute to a campus community that values a holistic approach to health and wellness.

Duties include:

• Assist in the timely intake and scheduling/referral of student service requests and inquiries
• Provide information to students regarding services and supports available through SHW and other Student Affairs and University departments, making referrals as needed.
• Provide direct support to service providers during on-site service days to manage appointment flow for students attending appointments.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of personal and personal health information according to relevant legislation including the Personal Health Information Protection Act, and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Support communications and event promotion including the development of promotional assets and the maintenance of the Orillia SHW website and calendar of events.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion activities.

Qualifications:

• Good understanding of health and wellness needs typical of post-secondary students.
• Knowledge from having experience working in health care, counselling, wellness or a related field.
• Excellent understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements in health care or related setting.
• Outstanding relationship building, organizational, time and project management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, take initiative, and resolve problems;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, and use tact and diplomacy in difficult situations;
• Ability to relate to and work with a diverse population of students;
• Proficiency with computers including with email, word processing and spreadsheets;
• Knowledge or experience in marketing, communications, social media, and promotions is an asset;
• Mental Health First Aid, Safe Talk, or related training is an asset.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by November 12, 2022. 

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent

residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.