Office Assistant B (Hub Peer Supporter)

Job title:

Office Assistant B (Hub Peer Supporter)

Company

McGill University

Job description

Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).**Open to McGill Students Only**Hiring Unit: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 direction of the immediate supervisor, the incumbent may perform some or all of the listed general administration functions. These functions are of moderate complexity, and the incumbent performs them using established instructions.

• Promote identified health and wellness activities across campus under the direction of the Peer Support Manager and the Training Developer
• Organize and implement initiatives to support student health & well-being
• Participate in training and in the planning and execution of the Healthy Living Annex calendar of events
• Conduct in-person outreach at various campus events and locations
• Facilitate workshops and presentations on topics related to health and wellness. Among the workshops to facilitate will be Server Training, in which each Hub Peer Supporter will be required to facilitate a minimum of one session within the academic year.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other on-campus groups (Ex. Peer Support Network, MORSL)
• Work with the communications associate to develop online messaging for social media about health and direct students to resources available to them
• Remain up to date on resources and information relevant to on-campus well-being
• Create and design promotional material to promote health and wellness messaging
• Other duties may include greeting, assisting, and directing students entering the Student Wellness Hub

Other Qualifying Skills and/or AbilitiesRequired:

• Eligible for Work Study
• Current McGill student who has completed a minimum of one academic year at McGill
• Current McGill student who will be enrolled in a degree program for the 2025 academic year
• Passion for health and wellness topics and how they relate to student life
• Exceptional leadership, collaboration & communication skills
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Ability to adapt to diverse situations and environments
• Thrives when working independently and within a team environment
• Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where the 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 – verbal (Fluent) and a level 3 – written (Advanced) on a scale of 0-4.
• Available to work 12-14 hours a week (Monday to Friday) for the 2025 Academic year

Assets:

• Previous experience working as a Peer Health Ambassador
• Knowledge of student health promotion topics: healthy eating, body positivity, active lifestyles, mental health care, sexual health, consent, alcohol and safer partying
• Experience facilitating workshops and running presentations
• Experience with design (graphic design, space design, exhibit design)
• Experience with groups, clubs, and event planning and initiatives at McGill
• Experience in communications and marketing
• Experience in Peer Support

Expected Start Date: August 18, 2025Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 1 Year Related ExperienceHourly Salary: (AMUSE B) $16.00Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 15 (Part time)Position Start Date: 2025-03-24Position End Date: 2026-04-30Deadline to Apply:This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.McGill 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, .

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:16:52 GMT

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