Job Description

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Student Wellness Hub
The Student Wellness Hub provides a range of health services to McGill students with a focus on awareness, prevention, and early intervention. The Student Wellness Hub has a variety of clinicians that provide one-on-one appointments, therapy groups and other services. Within the Student Wellness Hub, the Healthy Living Annex focuses on health promotion and offers peer support programs for both the Macdonald and downtown campuses.

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Associate Director Health Promotion & Outreach and working in the Healthy Living Annex and collaboratively within the Student Wellness Hub, is responsible for event organization and administration, for student caregiver initiatives and communication activities related to health promotion initiatives. Uses social media platforms to promote programs and topics related to mental health and overall wellbeing.

Primary Responsibilities:

Events PlanningOrganize and administer a variety of events for students, utilizing diverse engagement methods such as tabling, campus events, and social media.Ensure that logistical details are planned and tracked; troubleshoots with event staff during the event. Collaborate with campus partners to design and implement impactful health promotion activities that align with student needs and institutional goals. Contribute to initiatives including special programs, annual reports, equity-focused activities, and community engagement efforts.

Student Caregiver SupportLiaise with student care givers, notes needs expressed.Research specific topics and offers events and workshops based on the expressed needs.Works closely with professionals within the Hub to deliver evidence-based, holistic mental health and wellness initiatives specifically designed to support student caregivers.Responsible for arranging for speakers for events, organizing gift giveaways, administering a clothing swap event, etc. Partner with relevant campus stakeholders to enhance resources and services available to student caregivers.Prepares and maintains a list of resources outside of McGill; connects with other McGill resources, i.e., Joint Board Senate Committee on Equity (JBSCE) Subcommittee on Family Care.

CommunicationsConsult and collaborate with Student Wellness Hub stakeholders to write publications, and promotional materials to increase visibility and awareness of the Wellness Hub's services. Responsible for event and outreach promotion. Administer the Student Wellness Hub's social media presence, including content creation.Use a variety of platforms (e.g., infographics, videos, Instagram Reels, and health promotion messaging). Review and approve/finalize social media content created by casual staff.


Other Qualifying Skills and/or AbilitiesExcellent knowledge of health promotion theory and positive psychology. Student-focused and service-oriented with a demonstrated ability to build constructive and effective relationships with all levels of staff, students and the public. Proven precision, attention to detail and initiative. Self-motivated, self-directed and approachable. Able to work autonomously and as part of a team in a dynamic and deadline-oriented environment. Proven ability to deal with confidential and/or sensitive situations with discretion, tact and diplomacy. Problem solving and organizational skills with a proven ability to administer multiple activities and projects. Proven presentation and facilitation skills. Skills in a PC environment using Microsoft Office Suite, Instagram, Canva Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day- to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (fluent) on a scale of 0-4.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) Competitive vacation policy Two (2) personal days Two (2) floating holidays Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day Paid time off over the December holiday period Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.



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Minimum Education and Experience:
DEC III 3 Years Related Experience /
Hourly Salary:
(MUNACA Level G) $31.19 - $38.65
Hours per Week:
33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:
Associate Director Health Promotion & Outreach
Position End Date (If applicable):
Deadline to Apply:
2025-11-10McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.