Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre- Peer Health Educator  

Under the supervision of the Health Promotion Educator the Team Lead Peer Health Educator will be a member of a team responsible for researching, creating, delivering and evaluating interactive health/wellness campaigns and programs.  

Job Description: 
The Team Lead Peer Health Educator will lead and work collaboratively with a team to facilitate health campaigns and programs, as well as deliver workshops on topics including mental health and wellness, sexual health, alcohol and drug use, stress and resiliency, sleep, healthy relationships, and food insecurity, along with other emerging health issues. 

The PHE will provide peer-to-peer support to students, including offering basic mental health support, sharing resources, and facilitating connections to appropriate on-campus services. 

The incumbent is expected to support targeted health events, engage meaningfully with students, contribute to social media outreach, and help foster a healthy and inclusive campus community. Additionally, the PHE will support efforts to ensure that the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre and the Wellness HUB maintain a dynamic and visible presence on campus throughout the academic year. 
  

Duties: 

• Attend and help facilitate mandatory weekly meetings, including coordinating agendas and supporting team engagement  

• Coordinate and lead regular team check-ins, maintaining clear and consistent communication with team members  

• Research and design communication campaigns based on facts, stats, and relevance for the student community  

• Create engaging materials to educate students on various health issues through multiple communication methods (in-person workshops and virtual delivery)  

• Support and guide team members in the development and delivery of outreach initiatives and programming  

• Be actively involved in social media communications  

• Actively manage and support displays, events, and other outreach activities, including delegating tasks where appropriate  

• Deliver workshops and presentations and/or engage students in activities  

• Demonstrate initiative within the Wellness HUB by identifying needs, supporting peers, and contributing to a positive team environment  

• Comfortably engage students in conversations about their health and wellness 

• Maintain a strong understanding of Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre services  

• Work both independently and as part of a team, while fostering collaboration among team members  

• Continuously monitor the success of projects or tasks, support team reflection, and identify opportunities for improvement  

• Work in accordance with established standards and expectations for the Wellness HUB, as outlined during training 

Training and Skills: 
To be considered a successful candidate, the student must be able to attend the mandatory 3-day training session. This training will take place the week before term starts: Tuesday September 1st – Thursday September 4th from 9am-4pm. These training hours will be paid. 

The student will gain or enhance the following skills through this position: 

• Leadership, team coordination, and mentorship skills  

• Program design, implementation, and evaluation  

• Research and information analysis  

• Organization and time management, including coordinating team responsibilities and meeting deadlines  

• Creative and innovative problem-solving, including supporting team-based approaches to teaching and engagement  

• Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities, both individually and within a team setting  

• Presentation, facilitation, and team meeting coordination skills  

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and organization  

• Customer service, interpersonal communication, and team communication  

• Conflict resolution, problem-solving, and peer support 

Wellness HUB & Peer Support Skills: 

• Providing peer-to-peer support using active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental communication 

• Applying trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches in student interactions 

• Building confidence in initiating and navigating supportive conversations with students 

• Recognizing when and how to refer students to appropriate campus and community supports 

• Creating inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environments for diverse student populations 

• Supporting student wellbeing through health promotion and informal education 

Professional and Interpersonal Development: 

• Ability to access, analyze, and apply knowledge from multiple disciplines 

• Professionalism, including honesty, integrity, and ethical decision-making 

• Cultural awareness and the ability to recognize and respect diverse perspectives 

Must be able to commit between 5-10 hours a week  

Job Qualifications: 

• Current Brock University student in good academic standing  

• Demonstrated interest in health promotion, wellness, and supporting student well-being  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage peers in meaningful and respectful conversations  

• Ability to provide peer-to-peer support using active listening, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach  

• Comfortable discussing topics related to mental health, sexual health, substance use, and overall wellness  

• Awareness of peer-to-peer support limits and ability to appropriately refer students to campus and community resources  

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations  

• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and support team collaboration  

• Demonstrated leadership experience or interest in developing leadership skills (e.g., leading groups, mentoring peers, or coordinating projects)  

• Ability to take initiative in coordinating tasks, supporting peers, and contributing to a positive and accountable team environment  

• Confidence in facilitating group discussions, leading meetings, or guiding team activities  

• Organizational and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate responsibilities, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines  

• Experience with or willingness to learn workshop facilitation, public speaking, and outreach engagement  

• Creativity and interest in developing educational campaigns, events, and social media content  

• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and creating welcoming spaces for all students, including fostering inclusive team environments  

• Reliability and ability to attend mandatory meetings, training sessions, and scheduled shifts  

• We encourage applicants with diverse lived experiences, including those related to mental health, wellbeing, and equity-deserving communities, to apply 

Hourly Wage: 17.80/hour

Expected Start Date: Monday August 31, 2026

Expected End Date: April 30, 2027

2 Positions Available

Students applying for the Team Lead Peer Health Educator role are also encouraged to apply to the Peer Health Educator position: JR-1023328 

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [email protected]  if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

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We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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