Human Resources

Thunder Bay

Full-time

Contract

Overview

Lakehead University invites applications to an innovative, unconventional, and exceptional role that reports jointly to the Associate Vice-President (Human Resources) and the Vice-Provost (Students) & Registrar, to advance the University’s efforts to become a recognized leader in wellness by enabling implementation of the University’s Wellness Strategy.

The Wellness Strategy Coordinator is a vital role responsible for leading the process of developing a comprehensive, refreshed Wellness Strategy for the entire Lakehead community, encompassing both employees and students. This will involve conducting a thorough review and assessment of the previous Strategy, including analysis of its implementation, outcomes, and identified gaps. To inform the new plan, the Coordinator will, along with other key university stakeholders, analyze findings from recent internal surveys and research current wellness best practices. Furthermore, the Coordinator will support the development of extensive consultation processes, including focused listening sessions and targeted meetings, to genuinely hear and gather feedback on the wellness needs, challenges, and priorities of the community. Ultimately, this role is responsible for synthesizing all gathered data—review outcomes, survey findings, best practices, and consultation feedback—into a cohesive, evidence-based, and actionable refreshed Wellness Strategy document.

Based in picturesque Thunder Bay, the regional capital of Northwestern Ontario which is located in the center of Canada and with close proximity to the United States, the Wellness Coordinator position is ideally for someone who is familiar with the wellness, empowerment, and mental health media/social landscape and can develop, curate, and coordinate content that ensures delivery of the expectations outlined in the Wellness Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Work with all levels of university management in the planning, development and implementation of wellness-related policies, practices, and programming.
• Identification of needs, curriculum development, and implementation of wellness related training to Lakehead faculty, staff, and students.
• Conduct a review of existing policies and practices with the intention of identifying areas where barriers exist, developing a change prioritization matrix/plan, and support implementation of these changes.
• Facilitate the work of the University’s Wellness Advisory Committee, the creation and dissemination of wellness related promotional materials and the broader work of wellness to support all users of Lakehead University and its campuses.
• Research, identify, and adapt wellness best practices from other universities, corporations, and governments. Develop and maintain relationships with other universities' Wellness Offices to assist with implementation of the Strategy, knowledge sharing, and partnerships.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for internal and external grants, sponsorship opportunities, or other means of funding wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must possess an Undergraduate University Degree in Social Sciences, Business, Education, Nursing or other related field.
• Minimum three years of demonstrated experience in leadership in wellness and wellness best practices, preferably within a university setting.
• Experience leading cross-organizational projects from inception to evaluation stage as well as experience working with a variety of stakeholders in wellness planning.
• Experience with developing and designing communication and outreach materials including visual identities, blogs, websites, and delivering high-level presentations and training.
• Excellent skills in development of written materials and reports
• The successful candidate must be able to practice good judgment, effective time management and be a team player in a high paced, challenging environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• The incumbent must have strong interpersonal skills including comfort and expertise in public speaking, along with excellent presentation skills.
• Candidates must be competent in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe InDesign.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Why Lakehead

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - 11:59pm

Salary:

Band 6: 63,546.14 - 79,432.38

No, not eligible for benefits

Contact Information:

humanres@lakeheadu.ca

Reference Number:

SCHII-25-61

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - 11:59pm

Salary:

Band 6: 63,546.14 - 79,432.38

No, not eligible for benefits

Contact Information:

humanres@lakeheadu.ca

Reference Number:

SCHII-25-61