Wellness Navigation Coordinator, Student Wellness and Accessibility (3 Positions Available)

Post End Date:

August 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

About the Role: 

The Wellness Navigation Coordinator focuses on providing support, resources, and guidance to students, promoting their overall well-being and fostering an environment that prioritizes mental health and wellness. The Wellness Navigation Coordinator will act as a first point of contact for students and connects them with appropriate services and support resources. They also co-designs educational and wellness-based activities for students regarding mental health, stress management, self-care, and other wellness-related topics to promote a culture of well-being and reducing stigma around seeking help.  

This position will support three different portfolios: Graduate Studies, Faculty of Education, and Varsity.

The Wellness Navigation Coordinator will:  

• Support students through the provision of individual wellness conversations;   
• Assess the needs of the students and identify appropriate services and timeliness needed to access those services based upon acuity of students needs;   
• Advise the student of appropriate resources and supports available on/off campus based upon the students’ individualized needs;  
• Collaborate and work in partnership with the support resources and services at Brock University and within the broader community with the purpose of acting as a liaison and facilitate access to care and resources;   
• Provide transitional support to students who are referred to resources/supports on/off campus;  
• Offer check-in and follow up connection with the student who access the wellness navigator service;   
• Apply knowledge of legislation affecting health and wellness (i.e., Human Rights, Health and Safety, Workplace Safety Insurance, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Psychological Health and Safety Standards, etc.).  
• Design and implement evidence based, high-quality and accessible workshops and events based upon student feedback that focus on campus, individual and community wellbeing;  
• Design engaging, high quality and accessible social media posts to engage and promote activities related to the Wellness Navigator role;   
• Manage budget allotted for programming and events.  
• Liaise and collaborate with other navigators, faculty, leaders, managers and staff in the delivery of exceptional student navigational support;  
•  Participate in the evaluation of the program and services for tracking and measuring impact in the community (deliverables will be refined based upon feedback and evaluation of services). 

Key Skills and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in related discipline such as psychology, social work or social sciences. 
• College diploma related to supportive counselling such as a Social Service Worker, Community and Social Service Worker, or Addictions and Mental Health. 
• Experience with developing presentations and events;  
• Comprehensive understanding of the principles and application of wellness programs in a first responder environment;  
• Strong understanding of the bio-psycho-social model of public health, disability and mental health;   
• Ability to create well-designed, engaging and accessible social media posts and events;  
• Ability to build strong, collaborative partnerships with on campus and off campus support resources; 
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills;  
• Confidence in de-escalation and conflict resolution;  
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment;  
• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills to determine needs and prioritize access to care for individualized student situations;   

Preferred or Asset Skills:  

• Lived experience with mental health difficulties as a student or know someone who has experienced difficulties with their mental health.  
• ASIST Certification  
• Mental Health First Aid Certification; and   
• CPR Certification.  

Salary and Total Rewards:  

• Job Grade [J], Salary Scale ($57,267.00 - $91,627.00); 
• Target Hiring Range: $57,000 - $59,000. 
• This is a 10 Months fixed-term Contract position with no benefits.  

*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.