Coordinator, Mental Health & Wellness

Algoma University is committed to undoing systemic and institutional discrimination and being publicly transparent and accountable. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Special Mission. In keeping with the Seven Grandfather teachings that are the core values that inform our decisions as an institution, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment where everyone belongs. We live these values through the strength and richness that diversity brings to our workforce and welcome contributors from equity-deserving groups including: Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, Persons with Disabilities, 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons.

Job Title:

Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator
Staff Bargaining Unit

Position Status:

Temporary (12 months), Full-Time (35 hrs/wk)

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
OSSTF

Department:

Student Affairs

Supervision Received:

Manager, Student Wellbeing

Location:

Brampton, ON

Number of Positions:

1

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

A.

Direct Student Support and Crisis Management

55%

B.

Program Coordination and Community Partnerships/Collaboration

35%

C.

Other Duties

10%

TOTAL

100%

Algoma University has an existing vacancy in the position of Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager, Student Wellbeing, the Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator will work in a collaborative environment with Student Success, Anishinaabe Initiatives, and Wellness Support teams. The position is responsible for assisting with the coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation of a holistic student wellness framework designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body. The Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator will assist in ensuring the culturally safe execution of prevention, training and support services in a cross-culturally informed approach to wellness.

The Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator provides support to students who are seeking access to mental health supports, such as counselling, through community referrals, ad-hoc wellness checks and continued case management where required. The Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator fosters relationships with community agencies and maintains counselling records regarding waitlists, availability and eligibility requirements of programs. The position will support the development of strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for wellness programs and services.

The incumbent will collaborate with departmental colleagues to plan, implement and evaluate theory- and evidence-informed approaches to develop, execute, and evaluate impactful support and prevention strategies and programming. Work collaboratively with the Wellness team, community programs, several University working groups and student groups and a variety of internal and external partners. Additionally, the Coordinator will serve as the first point of contact for students experiencing mental health crises, de-escalating where appropriate, while coordinating accommodations and referrals as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Direct Student Support and Crisis Management (55%)

• Act as point of contact for academic advisors, faculty, and student leaders working with students in distress.

• Updating and maintaining student records in accordance with PHIPA regulations

• Case management and brief solution-focused support

• Determining if there is a life-threatening situation, risk of self-harm or harm to others and independently applying appropriate interventions

• Provide a timely, effective and skilled response to students who may be at risk to themselves, or may be agitated, distressed or anxious.

• Refer students to 24/7 community health supports for intervention as required, such as our student support program

• Provide support to students and the Student Success and Wellbeing team members when working with racialized, 2SLGBTQQIPAA students who require escalated mental health and wellness referrals and creating an environment of cultural safety.

• Implement student-centered, trauma-informed strategies for the purpose of supporting student wellness, reflective of the students' self-determined goals

• Maintain current knowledge and comprehensive understanding of relevant University policies, procedures, and practices, providing accurate information about wellness to students and the broader University community, including faculty and staff

• Engage in continual professional development and relevant learning to remain current and responsive in practice

• Support and advocate for students in order to foster academic success

• Collaborate and consult with key campus support services (e.g., Learning Centre & Accessibility Services, Student Success and Wellbeing, etc.) related to students’ personal and academic needs and guide those students to the appropriate resources.

1. Program Coordination and Community Partnerships/Collaboration (35%)

• Develop relationships with various campus partners and community resources to foster support and engagement

• Lead the Mental Health Working Group and the Student Focus Groups.

• Manage student assistants and ambassadors as required.

• Work collaboratively with internal and external departments including SRSC, SKG, Makwa Waakaa’igan, AARC, SASA, AUSU, Student Life, etc to identify opportunities for community-based and alternative delivery of wellness education and training

• Collaborate with other Student Success staff, professionals, student leaders, and other partners in broader student experience and student support programming on campus

• Participate constructively in relevant internal and external consultation meetings that support the overall work of the Wellness Team and benefit the University community

• Integrate strategies that reduce barriers for students to access mental health and wellness resources

• Coordinate student-driven institution-wide events or educational programs (e.g., Mental Health Awareness Month, World Suicide Prevention Day), and provide technical support or training to student organizations that participate in the planning of these activities.

• Research best practice models of mental health and well-being with post-secondary-aged populations.

• Conceptualize, develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate content related to resiliency, well-being, mental health, and harm reduction

• Collaborate on the development of resource materials and the delivery of wellness and health promotion outreach for staff, students, and faculty

• Assist in designing and facilitating training to student leaders and other key partners across campus on various topics, including suicide prevention; the partnership for the mental health, health and wellness, well-being and safety of the campus community

• Assist in designing and facilitating learning workshops on various topics (e.g., coping skills, etc.);

• Research, plan and implement student group psycho educational sessions and short-term support groups

• Attend weekly student success and wellbeing meetings and consultations

• Manage records, write memos, proposals, reports, papers and presentation materials

• Manage day-to-day operations of wellness programming

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and grant support

• Prepare administrative reports, as needed
  

1. Other Duties (10%)

• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Effort

Minimal

Some lifting/physical effort required for transportation of materials and setup for school visits.

Physical Environment

Minimal

Minimal exposure to unpleasant/disagreeable conditions.

Sensory Attention

Considerable
Work requires need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for a lengthy duration requiring diligence and attention

Mental Stress

Extreme

Work activities are performed in an environment with almost continuous exposure to mental pressure conditions, and mental stress is a noticeable part of the job, such as constant exposure to clients who may pose danger to themselves or others; the outcomes could have serious consequences.

Undergraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

Salary Scale:

$82,387 to $102,983 annually

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 12, 2026.

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Algoma University welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.