JobID: 4995

Position Type:
Learning Supports/Mental Health Capacity Building School Coordinator

Date Posted:
9/22/2025

Location:
Greenall High School - Balgonie

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until filled

At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of Compassion, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of Belonging, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to Integrity means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in Collaboration, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on Curiosity, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.

We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Mental Health Capacity Building School Coordinator position at Education Centre in Regina. This is a permanent full-time position that will commence as soon as possible.

Role Overview:
The MHCB School Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and structure to support Greenall High School and associated elementary schools in developing a safe, healthy and positive school climate and meet the objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) initiative. Working within the Comprehensive School Community Health framework, the School Coordinator is responsible for developing, delivering, evaluating and communicating a mental health action plan to support the mental health and well-being of children and youth. The position is accountable to the school division, reporting jointly to the principal and the Coordinator of Student Supports, and works closely with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) initiative.

What you will do:

• Work with the principal, staff and school-based student services team to analyze school and division level data, understand school climate, define mental health and addictions needs at the elementary and high school levels and develop a comprehensive mental health action plan.

• Design, develop and implement programs, activities and events for students (during the school year and school breaks) that meet MHCB and school division objectives.

• Monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of programming, administer surveys and other assessment instruments and refine actions as part of a continuous improvement approach.

• Promote awareness, understanding and participation in the student mental health action plan among students, families, school staff, school community councils, First Nations and outside service providers.

• Collaborate and connect with other MHCB school coordinators, school division staff, SHA staff and outside mental health and addictions service providers to maximize programming and supports for students and staff.

• Build the capacity of teachers and administrators using a variety of proactive, innovative and effective professional development delivery techniques, including collegial mentoring and coaching, professional reference materials and presenting at professional learning events at the school and system levels.

• Ensure timely submission of thorough and accurate financial, statistical and narrative reports as required by the SHA and school division to ensure strong accountability practices.

• Perform other duties as may be required by the Learning Superintendent or Designate.

What will make you successful:

• Post-secondary degree in a human services field (social work, psychology, health promotion or education).

  • Experience working in student-focused services such as addictions and mental health.
  • Minimum five years experience working in mental health service delivery.

• Specialized knowledge of mental health and addictions prevention and response in children and youth and best practices in school based mental health service delivery.

• Good working knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of mental health and addictions service providers and demonstrated ability to engage community resources, treatment centres, social services networks, non-profit and private sector organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, design, implement and evaluate programming.

• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally responsive services to a diverse group of clients.

• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.

• Strong communication and reporting skills, both verbally and in written form.

• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.

What you can expect:

• Hourly rate: $52.00.

• 100% employer paid health benefits plan.

• Employer matched pension plan.

• Hours of work are 35 hours per week.

• Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the Conditions of Employment agreement.

How to Apply:

• For further details of the position, contact Lorrie Rogala, Student Services Coordinator, by email lorrie.rogala@pvsd.ca.

• Posting will remain open until suitable candidate has been hired. Interested applicants will apply online at www.pvsd.ca/careers.

Selection Procedure:
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.