Wellness Coordinator

Algoma University is committed to undoing systemic and institutional discrimination and being
publicly transparent and accountable. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our
Special Mission. In keeping with the Seven Grandfather teachings that are the core values that
inform our decisions as an institution, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive,
respectful, and safe environment where everyone belongs. We live these values through the
strength and richness that diversity brings to our workforce and welcome contributors from
equity-deserving groups including: Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women,
Persons with Disabilities, 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons.

Job Title: Wellness Coordinator
Staff Bargaining Unit

Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours/week)
OSSTF

Department: Student Success and Wellbeing

Supervision Received: Manager, Student Wellbeing

Supervision Exercised: Student Assistants (if applicable)

Location: Brampton, ON

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

A. Program Coordination 40%

B. Student Support and Community Outreach 40%

C. Other Duties 20%

TOTAL 100%

Reporting to the Manager, Student Wellbeing, the Wellness Support and Sexual & Gender
Violence Prevention Evaluator will work in a collaborative environment with Student Success,
Anishinaabe Initiatives, and Wellness Support teams. The position is responsible for the
coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation of wellness, sexual,
gender-based, and intimate partner violence; sexual and street harassment primary
prevention training and educational activities through a cross-cultural approach. The position
will participate in the development of strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for
wellness support and violence prevention programs and services for the department. It will
collaborate with departmental colleagues to plan, implement and evaluate theory- and

evidence-informed support and prevention strategies. Work Collaboratively with the Wellness
teams, community programs and the Sexual Violence Task Force, and student groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Program Coordination (40%)

• Participate in the development of strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for

• Assist the Director, Student Success and Wellbeing, and the People & Culture

• Assist in developing objectives and activities based on departmental goals, including

• Oversee office-related aspects of outreach efforts and planning for wellness supports

• In conjunction with the Director, conduct an annual assessment of the various

• Create cross-cultural training education and training programs for students
• In collaboration with Student Success staff, Anishinaabe Initiatives, the Equity

Diversity, and Inclusion community, student groups, and community partners,
coordinate and develop community-based primary support and prevention
programming directed at the prevention of sexual and intimate partner violence.

• Create workshops and training for restorative justice practice related to sexualized

• Work with Elders in Residence, Community Cousins, and peer mentors on

• Responsible for program support and development, including training and awareness

B. Student Success Support and Community Outreach (40%)

• Provide individual support, referrals, and guidance for reporting, procedures, and

• Work in partnership with Student Experience, Student Success, Anishinaabe

• In conjunction with People & Culture, coordinate the planning, curriculum,

• Collaborate with key members of the Algoma University community, both internal and

• Coordinate student-driven institution-wide events or educational programs (e.g.,

• Participate in university and community committees and task forces as needed.
• Collaborate with key members of the Algoma University community to develop a

professional development activities to keep current on best practices, and research
literature pertinent to the field.

• Research best practice models of sexual violence prevention strategies with

• General assistance with Student Success activities and events.

C. Other Duties (20%)

• Assist Student Success Central in times of high volume.
• Manage day-to-day operations of Wellness and SVR programming.
• Manage records; write memos, proposals, reports, papers, and presentation materials.
• Prepare administrative reports, as needed.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and grant support.
• As assigned, this incumbent may be required to assume other duties that are not listed

in this document. Such activities will align with the growth and development of Student
Success Central

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Effort Minimal
May require moderate physical effort: sustained periods
of sitting in one place, periods of sustained keyboarding,
occasionally lifting heavy boxes and/or event set-up

Physical Environment Moderate
Regularly work with disagreeable clients and may need
to engage in nonviolent crisis intervention

Sensory Attention Considerable
Front line service demands with a limited level of control
and frequent interruptions that may cause backtracking

to resume interrupted work; requirement to support
students in crisis; high need for detailed and precise
work; frequent need to concentrate for lengthy periods of
time in order to interpret student needs (e.g. crisis
intervention)

Mental Stress Considerable
Ability to assess and prioritize the needs of students in a
front-line, client service, multi-tasking, and fasted-paced
environment; deadlines and student needs requiring
immediate attention are often conflicting; sensitivity for
students with various emotional, personal, and social
issues/ concerns/ needs; sensitivity for students with
various cultural and language issues/barriers; evening
and weekend hours are frequently required; high
pressure to meet deadlines and ensure accountability of
student records

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field, or an equivalent

• Minimum two (2) years of experience working with post-secondary students, including

• Minimum two (2) years of practical experience in the field of sexual violence support,

• Certification(s) in Mental Health response training (e.g. non violent crisis intervention

• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Human Rights Code,

• Restorative Justice Practice experience and/or certification is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to assess student needs (social, emotional, academic).
• Ability to lead new programming development and evaluation in student wellbeing

• Knowledge of G-Suite applications and student records systems.
• Commitment to understanding Algoma University’s Special Mission and the Seven

Salary Scale: $58,996 - $73,745 annually

Please submit a resume and cover letter (combined PDF) to
talent.acquisition@algomau.ca no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 20, 2024.

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our
community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages
applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of
our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in
employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and
2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request,
accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection,
and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.