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Full time/Part-time: Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year)

Campus: Waterloo

Reports to: Manager of Sun Life CHC Programs and Northdale Facilities.

Employee Group: WLUSA

Application Deadline: 11/10/2026

Requisition ID: 11923

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion , Laurier's thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier's Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier's Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

Position Summary

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees,



students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion , Laurier's thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier's Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier's Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

We currently have an opportunity for a qualified individual to join the Laurier community as a Program Facilitator with the Sun Life Centre for Healthy Communities (CHC).



The Sun Life CHC is a community-sponsored centre within Wilfrid Laurier University and is affiliated with the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. The Centre's objective is to provide accessible physical activity and healthy living programming through community outreach initiatives. Over the past nine years, the Centre has focused on serving the greater Waterloo Region and has expanded programming opportunities into the Brantford community.

The Sun Life CHC Program Facilitator supports the delivery of physical activity and healthy living programs within the Waterloo and Brantford communities. Working under the guidance of the Program Manager and within established program plans and frameworks, the successful applicant will facilitate assigned activities and games using provided lesson plan guides, skill progressions, and program resources. The Program Facilitator will also work alongside volunteers during program delivery and contribute to inclusive, engaging, and supportive experiences for participants.

This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys community-based physical activity programming and working with diverse populations, including youth and individuals from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Professionalism, adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to represent the Sun Life CHC and Wilfrid Laurier University in a respectful manner are expected.

While Waterloo will serve as the primary campus for this position, the Program Facilitator will work across both the Waterloo and Brantford communities. During program delivery periods (three 8-week sessions throughout the year), the Program Facilitator will typically facilitate assigned programming

📌 Sun Life CHC Program Facilitator (Alton)
🏢 Wilfrid Laurier University
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