Substance Use Education Coordinator

Department: Student Wellness Services

This position is classified under the Grant and Trust Administrative & Technical Group

Temporary full-time from 11/17/2025 to 08/21/2026

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Duties and Responsibilities

Student Wellness Services comprises several departments working together to facilitate the development of student well-being and providing support to assist in the success in their academic careers. Reporting to the Manager of Wellness Education & Promotion the incumbent will collaborate and work closely with the Wellness Education & Promotion Centre’s team and other on and off campus stakeholders to coordinate the development of training and educational programs in the area of substance use education for post-secondary students.

Working from a harm-reduction framework through collaboration within a multi-disciplinary committee, the incumbent will design and evaluate educational programs that address substance use health with an emphasis on responsible cannabis and polysubstance use.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of post-secondary education, with experience in health promotion communications and knowledge mobilization.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• Strong communication skills; written, oral and interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate effectively with various stakeholders including students.
• Strong research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience with project development and coordination.

Employee Type: Temporary

Classification: Grant/ Trust fund position, Band GTAT – Band B

GTAT (Grant & Trust Administrative and Technical) Salary Grid

• Tentative evaluation; subject to final review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 10/28/2025

Close Date: 11/04/2025

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