About the position

Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Work arrangement: Part-Time, 2 Term Contract (Onsite)

Reports To: Student Success Office Leadership

Reason for vacancy: Student position

Expected hiring range: $17.20 per hour

• This part-time, term contract student position is open and reserved for current UNF students only.

Primary Purpose:

Under the direction of the Student Success Office, the Student Health Promoters will work collaboratively to support the health promotion goals of the Student Wellness team and the wider Student Success Office. Student Health Promoters will be active leaders on campus in promoting all aspects of wellness: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. Student Health Promoters will engage in research, planning, implementation, and evaluation of passive and active health and wellness programming.

Outreach & Health Promotion

• Promote student usership of the GuardMe Student Support Program
• Educate students about GuardMe’s International Student Health Insurance plan
• Share urgent and relevant health and wellness information with the student community (e.g., influenza vaccines, public health alerts)

Program Development & Facilitation

• Develop and lead Student Wellness initiatives aligned with the Eight Dimensions of Wellness (emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, spiritual)
• Support wellness programming during New Student Orientation
• Develop and lead promotional tabling sessions, including Wellness Wednesday
• Co-lead both online and in-person group drop-in wellness sessions

Content Development & Research

• Conduct research on best practices in health promotion in postsecondary environments
• Develop and maintain an online database of engaging, evidence-based health promotion content

Administration & Other

• Collaborate closely with Student Success Office colleagues to provide integrated student services and resources.
• Be available for some evening and weekend work.
• Submit a monthly log, reporting on goals and achievements.
• Complete an end-of-term program evaluation survey.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall success of UNF

Competencies:

• Strong active listening and non-judgmental peer communication
• Willingness to expand knowledge of health and wellness Basic understanding of research methods
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking, creativity, and sound judgment
• Confident speaking with new or unfamiliar groups
• Effective time management and prioritization
• Inclusive, respectful of cultural differences, and interculturally competent
• Positive, self-motivated, and takes initiative

Requirements:

• Enrolled as a student withing the University of Niagara Falls Canada during the entire duration of the contract
• Preferred that at start date, student has completed one term
• In good standing with the university
• Must be available for a minimum of 1 shift per week
• Must be available for evening and weekend work, as scheduled
• Experience in peer support or student programming (asset)
• Familiarity with wellness resources and social determinants of health (asset)

Use of AI Disclosure

University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF), UNF is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process. While AI tools assist us in identifying and communicating with candidates, applications are reviewed by our dedicated Talent Acquisition team to ensure a thorough evaluation of all candidates.

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where all individuals have an equal opportunity to succeed. We comply with all relevant laws and regulations in Ontario and adhere to the highest standards of ethical hiring. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring that all data collected during the recruitment process is handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

Diversity, inclusion and equity

The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially invites applications from all qualified candidates. Racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas are encouraged to apply.

We recognize that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, UNF will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, please advise jobs@unfc.com to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.