Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following full-time term position available

Student Wellness Facilitator

Reference #NLC-2028

Salary Range: $60,096 to $79,512 per year

Location: Slave Lake

May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a 2-year diploma in Public Health Promotion, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Recreation or related fields. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Two to three years of proven experience working in the community wellness field, preferably in a post-secondary or educational environment.

Additional Qualifications:

• Mental Health First Aid;
• Ability to travel;
• Class five driver’s license;
• Knowledge of and experience with the eight dimensions of wellness framework, Indigenous wellness and their application in an educational setting, would be an asset.
• Knowledge and awareness of the operation of a post-secondary institution and experience working in northern, rural and remote communities would be an asset.

Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and proof of valid driver’s to Human Resources prior to commencement.

For complete details on this employment opportunity, visit us online at: www.northernlakescollege.ca click on Careers at NLC. Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2028 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881

Closing Date: April 19, 2023

Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Position Description

Student Wellness Facilitator

Purpose:

Reporting to the Chair, Student Success the Student Wellness Facilitator is responsible for promoting a culture of wellbeing within the College Community and engaging both on-campus and distance students in the development of personal wellness strategies. This position requires innovation and creativity to coordinate evidence-based, college-wide projects aimed at improving student wellness and promoting student resiliency. The Student Wellness Facilitator is a member of the Student Success team, with a primary focus on the development and promotion of student wellness resources and initiatives, and serving as a coach to both on-campus and distance students in integrating wellness and resiliency skills into their student experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations

Innovation

Communication

Other

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of resources available to support student wellness.
• Ability to work with diverse student communities.
• Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, accountability, professionalism and collegiality.
• Ability to build positive interpersonal working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to listen to and communicate with staff, students and other internal & external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and other communication media.
• Demonstrates excellent oral, written and visual communication & presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and implement initiatives in support of departmental and organizational goals.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational, goal setting and project planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to policies, procedures, regulations and best practices.

Contacts:

Internal contacts

• Students
• Student Association
• Other Student Services staff
• Other College Faculty, and Staff
• Other college departments

External contacts

• Prospective students
• Student advocates
• General public
• Student wellness staff at other post-secondary institutions
• Community resources and supports
• External agencies and organizations

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a 2-year diploma in Public Health Promotion, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Recreation or related fields. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Two to three years of proven experience working in the community wellness field, preferably in a post-secondary or educational environment.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Suggested Additional Qualifications:

• Mental Health First Aid
• Ability to travel.
• Class five driver’s license.
• Knowledge of and experience with the eight dimensions of wellness framework, Indigenous wellness and their application in an educational setting, would be an asset.
• Knowledge and awareness of the operation of a post-secondary institution and experience working in northern, rural and remote communities would be an asset.