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Job Requisition ID:2026-03053Time Type:Full timeEmployee Group:StaffJob Category:Medical Health and WellnessEmployment Type:PermanentDepartment:Campus Wellness - Health PromotionHiring Range:$61,954.88 - $77,443.60Posting Information:This posting is for an existing vacancy.Primary PurposeThe Student Health Project Coordinator will focus on advancing projects that address holistic student health and wellbeing.

The Project

Coordinator will provide support to advance priority areas related to the University of Waterloo’s commitment to the Okanagan Charter.

The Project

Coordinator will also assist the University, through Campus Wellness leadership, to maintain the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-being for Post-Secondary Students.Key AccountabilitiesProgram Planning, Organization and CoordinationResponsible for the planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on identified student health projects. This involves development of project plans, correspondence with other team members and University partners, scheduling meetings, booking and coordinating events and ensuring appropriate supplies are maintained.In partnership with UWaterloo Life, support the marketing, promotion, and outreach of these projects to reach students.In partnership with Health Promotion and Data Analyst, utilizes data and evidence to identify and apply best practices for projects and activities.Monitor assigned project schedules and timelines and is accountable for timely completion of objectives and key results. In partnership with Health Promotion and Evaluation Specialists, develop and implement evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness and efficiencies of projects and activities.

Make program revisions necessary and strive for continual project improvement.environmental scans, needs assessments) to understand how new initiatives from Campus Wellness fit in with a broader campus community.CommunicationsWorking with UWaterloo Life,



develop communication materials such as social media content, health promotion campaigns, student takeovers, website content, reports, presentations or other project documents.Drafts website content to keep the larger UW community informed of student health promotion projects.Drafts website content to keep the larger UW community informed of the developments related to National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-being for Post-Secondary Students.Creates necessary promotional material needed for all engagement activities (i.e. town halls, focus groups)Coordinates with the various communications experts across campus, when necessary.Event Planning & Campus OutreachFacilitate collaboration across Campus Wellness units and campus partners in the planning, promotion and implementation of student health promotion campaigns (e.g., Collaborates with members of the Health Promotion staff to assist in the planning of other student health related events on campusFacilitate outreach for Campus Wellness, including booths, attending team meetings, and presentations to discuss available services and supports.Partnership & CollaborationFoster and maintain positive working relationships with Health Services, Counselling Services and Health Promotion staff to identify, lead and/or support cross-department student health promotion projects and activities.Create partnerships across campus to identify, plan and implement student health promotion projects and initiatives, with a focus on relationships with student health committees (e.g., Food Security Strategy Committee, Multi-Faith and Spirituality Resource Team, Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, and Faculties).Represent Campus Wellness at University-level committees, when designated by the Associate Director,



Health Promotion.Foster positive working relationships with relevant community agencies (e.g. CMHA, Mental Health Commission of Canada etc.)Work with students from SAC on ad-hoc project (e.g., Build effective and meaningful partnerships with student groups and students from equity-denied groups.ExperienceAt least 2 years of project-based work and support experience with a proven track record of achievement and success.An understanding of the post-secondary student experience is an asset.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesMS Word - AdvancedMS Excel - AdvancedMS PowerPoint - ModerateAbility to co-ordinate multiple projects at once.Excellent administrative, organizational, and time management skills.Strong diplomatic, negotiation, conflict resolution skills in order to handle situations involving relationship management.Ability to retain, understand and apply a large amount of information and complex set up regulations and guidelines with minimal supervision.Ability to learn current applications, systems and software programs is a requirement.Demonstrated ability to take initiative with a commitment to process improvement.Comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, university policies and procedures as they relate to undergraduate and graduate studies.Equity StatementThe University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees.

The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities.

📌 Student Mental Health Project Coordinator (Ontario)
🏢 University-of-Waterlo
📍 Ontario