Campus Mental Health Specialist, Student Support Services Job at Red River College Polytechnic
RRC Polytech is a leader in applied
learning and innovation. Our talented
team of employees is passionate
about education, innovation and student
success. We offer competitive salaries,
extensive benefits and the opportunity
for personal and professional growth
in a rewarding career.
At RRC Polytech we are committed to
fostering an inclusive environment, where
all employees and students feel valued,
respected and supported. We aspire to
have a workforce that is representative
of the diversity within our communities,
and welcome applications from women,
Indigenous Peoples, persons with
disabilities, racialized persons, persons
of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and
others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.
If you require this information in an
alternate format, please contact
humanresources@rrc.ca.
RRC Polytech is committed to providing accessible employment, and ensuring that our recruitment, assessment and selection process is barrier free.
If a candidate requires accommodation during the hiring process, Human Resources Services will work with the individual to meet their needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information and other employment
opportunities, visit rrc.ca/hr
Campus Mental Health Specialist
Student Support Services
Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written
submissions and must identify the competition number when submitting their application.
An eligibility list may be created for similar casual, part-time, full-time, and term positions
D U T I E S
The Campus Mental Health Specialist is responsible for managing the coordination and execution
of RRC Polytech’s mental health strategy (Healthy Minds Healthy College) in alignment with the
overall goals of Student Support Services and Human Resource Services. This position will play a
central role in advancing key initiatives in support of mental health, requiring broad engagement
across the College’s student and staff population and including cross-departmental relations.
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work.
- Several years experience with mental health or rehabilitation counselling
- Experience leading mental health promotion activities/programs
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health promotion principles and strategies within a
- Extensive knowledge of clinical mental health disorders commonly seen in the post-secondary
- Counselling skills, including assessment, suicide and crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety
- Demonstrated knowledge of national standards related to post-secondary and workplace
- Excellent public speaking, facilitation, and workshop delivery skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to conduct community engagement, outreach and
- Strong analytical and interpretive skills with the ability to synthesize information from a wide
- Strong written communication skills to create website content, blogs, strategic documents,
- Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning
and continuous improvement
- Mental Health First Aid and/or safeTALK trainer certification
- Experience conducting applied research and/or program evaluation
- Experience working in a post-secondary environment
- Training in project management and/or change management
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
- Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including a
- Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or willingness to acquire
- May be required to work at various RRC campuses
- Must be able to work on campus as required
RRC Polytech campuses are located on
the original lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak,
Anishininwak, Dakota, and Dene peoples,
and on the homeland of the Red River
Métis Nation.
C O M P E T I T I O N N U M B E R
2023-053
C L O S I N G D A T E
April 18, 2023
S A L A R Y
$52,465 - $71,851 per annum*
Under review
P O S I T I O N L O C A T I O N
Notre Dame Campus
(Winnipeg, MB)
P O S I T I O N T Y P E
Full-Time Position Available
Anticipated Start May 2023
A P P L Y O N L I N E A T
rrc.ca/careers
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