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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: Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator
Staff Bargaining Unit

Position Status: Temporary (12 months), Full-Time (35 hrs/wk)
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
OSSTF

Department: Student Wellbeing

Supervision Received: Manager, Student Wellbeing

Location: Brampton, ON

Number of Positions: 1

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

A. Direct Student Support and Crisis Management 55%

B. Program Coordination and Community Partnerships/Collaboration 35%

C. Other Duties 10%

TOTAL 100%

Algoma University has an existing vacancy in the position of Mental Health & Wellness
Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager, Student Wellbeing, the Mental Health and Wellness
Coordinator will work in a collaborative workplace with Student Success, Anishinaabe
Initiatives, and Wellness Support teams. The position is responsible for assisting with the
coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation of a holistic student wellness
framework designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body. The Mental Health and
Wellness Coordinator will assist in ensuring the culturally safe execution of prevention,
training and support services in a cross-culturally informed approach to wellness.

The Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator provides support to students who are seeking
access to mental health supports, such as counselling, through community referrals, ad-hoc
wellness checks and continued case management where required. The Mental Health and
Wellness Coordinator fosters relationships with community agencies and maintains
counselling records regarding waitlists, availability and eligibility requirements of programs.
The position will support the development of strategic plans, goals, and measurable
objectives for wellness programs and services.

The incumbent will collaborate with departmental colleagues to plan, implement and evaluate
theory- and evidence-informed approaches to develop, execute, and evaluate impactful
support and prevention strategies and programming. Work collaboratively with the Wellness
team, community programs, several University working groups and student groups and a
variety of internal and external partners. Additionally, the Coordinator will serve as the first
point of contact for students experiencing mental health crises, de-escalating where
appropriate, while coordinating accommodations and referrals as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Direct Student Support and Crisis Management (55%)

- Act as point of contact for academic advisors, faculty, and student leaders working with

students in distress.
- Updating and maintaining student records in accordance with PHIPA regulations
- Case management and brief solution-focused support
- Determining if there is a life-threatening situation, risk of self-harm or harm to others

and independently applying appropriate interventions

- Provide a timely, effective and skilled response to students who may be at risk to

themselves, or may be agitated, distressed or anxious.

- Refer students to 24/7 community health supports for intervention as required, such as

our student support program

- Provide support to students and the Student Success and Wellbeing team members

when working with racialized, 2SLGBTQQIPAA students who require escalated mental
health and wellness referrals and creating an environment of cultural safety.





- Implement student-centered, trauma-informed strategies for the purpose of supporting

student wellness, reflective of the students' self-determined goals
- Maintain current knowledge and comprehensive understanding of relevant University

policies, procedures, and practices, providing accurate information about wellness to
students and the broader University community, including faculty and staff

- Engage in continual professional development and relevant learning to remain current

and responsive in practice
- Support and advocate for students in order to foster academic success
- Collaborate and consult with key campus support services (e.g., Learning Centre &

Accessibility Services, Student Success and Wellbeing, etc.) related to students’
personal and academic needs and guide those students to the appropriate resources.

B. Program Coordination and Community Partnerships/Collaboration (35%)

- Develop relationships with various campus partners and community resources to

foster support and engagement
- Lead the Mental Health Working Group and the Student Focus Groups.
- Manage student assistants and ambassadors as required.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external departments including SRSC, SKG,

Makwa Waakaa’igan, AARC, SASA, AUSU, Student Life, etc to identify opportunities
for community-based and alternative delivery of wellness education and training

- Collaborate with other Student Success staff, professionals, student leaders, and other

stakeholders in broader student experience and student support programming on
campus

- Participate constructively in relevant internal and external consultation meetings that

support the overall work of the Wellness Team and benefit the University community
- Integrate strategies that reduce barriers for students to access mental health and

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

Mental Health Awareness Month, World Suicide Prevention Day), and provide
technical support or training to student organizations that participate in the planning of
these activities.

- Research best practice models of mental health and well-being with

post-secondary-aged populations.
- Conceptualize, develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate content related to resiliency,

well-being, mental health, and harm reduction
- Collaborate on the development of resource materials and the delivery of wellness and

health promotion outreach for staff, students, and faculty
- Assist in designing and facilitating training to student leaders and other key

stakeholders across campus on various topics, including suicide prevention; the
partnership for the mental health, health and wellness, well-being and safety of the
campus community

- Assist in designing and facilitating learning workshops on various topics (e.g., coping

skills, etc.);
- Research, plan and implement student group psycho educational sessions and

short-term support groups
- Attend weekly Student Success & Wellbeing meetings and consultations
- Manage records, write memos, proposals, reports, papers and presentation materials
- Manage day-to-day operations of wellness programming
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and grant support
- Prepare administrative reports, as needed

C. Other Duties (10%)

- Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Effort Minimal
Some lifting/physical effort required for transportation of
materials and setup for school visits.

Physical Environment Minimal
Minimal exposure to unpleasant/disagreeable conditions.

Sensory Attention Considerable
Work requires need to concentrate on a variety of
sensory inputs for a lengthy duration requiring diligence




and attention

Mental Stress Extreme
Work activities are performed in an environment with
almost continuous exposure to mental pressure
conditions, and mental stress is a noticeable part of the
job, such as constant exposure to clients who may pose
danger to themselves or others; the outcomes could
have serious consequences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

combination of education and experience, is required.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working with post-secondary students, including

international students, and those who self-identify as First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit.
- Minimum four (4) years of practical experience in the field of mental health support,

training, and education.
- Certification(s) in Mental Health response training (e.g., non-violent crisis intervention

training, ASIST, MHFA, SafeTalk, or equivalent) is required.
- Solid understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by students in a

post-secondary institution and the ability to apply a structural/anti-oppression analysis
to service delivery

- Demonstrated respect for individual, cultural, community and organizational diversity,

including the ability to identify and understand intersecting issues related to gender,
age, sexual orientation, disability, race/ethnicity, immigration status, religion,
Indigenous heritage, and gender identity

- Demonstrated ability to recognize mental health challenges and onset of mental health

concerns and make timely, appropriate referrals to physicians and out-patient crisis

management services

- Clinical competence and comfort working independently to manage crises and provide

ongoing support to students

- Awareness of the impacts of historical and ongoing colonialism and intergenerational

trauma for Indigenous, Metis and Inuit communities, and demonstrated commitment to
decolonization

- Ability to foster and maintain partnerships with providers, internally and externally, for

purposes of liaising, referrals, health promotion, support planning and system
navigation

- Proven judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters and

the ability to respond tactfully, calmly and with sound judgment to crisis situations and
seek consultation as appropriate

- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and experience

promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff, and faculty

- Team player, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently,

and display a high degree of initiative

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills; ability to respond to a variety of needs of

various stakeholders

- Outreach, advocacy, and health promotion experience considered an asset
- Vulnerable Police Sector check is required.

Salary Scale: $82,387 to $102,983 annually

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to
[email protected] no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 12, 2026.

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. Algoma University welcomes and
encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request
for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

📌 Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator Staff Bargaining Unit (Sault Ste. Marie)
🏢 Algoma University
📍 Sault Ste. Marie