Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator at Red Deer Polytechnic

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

A strong internal candidate has been identified

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator
Position Summary The Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator plays an integral role within Student Supports by enhancing the learner experience in all areas of wellbeing to support student resilience & retention.

The Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator is responsible for building capacity in mental health and wellbeing through, developing, promoting, coordinating, and delivering a variety of programming across RDP campus. This role involves collaborating with internal and external partners to enhance campus resources, education, and opportunities and provides targeted training based on needs. The incumbent coordinates and executes a robust calendar of initiatives, trainings, and events by supervising a team that includes the Student Wellbeing Engagement Assistant, student volunteers, and students engaged in work-integrated learning activities.

The incumbent also manages data, spending, and reporting, and ensures alignment with the Student Mental Health Strategy and the requirements of the Alberta Health Services Community Helpers Program, a suicide prevention and capacity building curriculum. The program as a module-based training or customized to meet requested needs
Position Responsibilities Development of Mental Health & Wellbeing Programming

• Build and manage a robust calendar of campus wide events based on the evaluation of student needs and correspondence with national awareness initiatives that support preventative actions in student mental health and wellbeing
• Develop an annual plan for social media campaigns, promotions, and resource sharing for mental health and wellbeing to ensure broad visibility and engagement. Use creative and engaging strategies to reach diverse student populations.
• Support the development and maintenance of peer support programs that empower students to lead mental health advocacy efforts and provide peer support and education. (Campus Wellbeing Advocate Program, MindfulU, Recovery on Campus)

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with the campus community and student organizations to integrate mental health & wellbeing education and initiatives into various aspects of campus life, ensuring a holistic, campus-wide approach to student wellbeing
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary support teams (MDST) to lead the identification of mental health and wellbeing education and initiatives that will support students. Lead assigned MDSTs.

Training & Education

• Deliver evidence-based education programs and opportunities to the campus community on suicide prevention, mental health and wellbeing, and advise students of appropriate resources to meet their needs.
• Lead awareness campaigns and initiatives that help reduce stigma and promote increased education and positive practices among the student body.
• Design and deliver training for peer supporters, student volunteers, and other groups of student leaders.
• Facilitate core modules of the AHS Community Helpers Program, building capacity for suicide prevention.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of programming and make recommendations for adjustments based on feedback and outcomes.

Other:

• Staff, Volunteer & Student Leadership
• Data Collection & Reporting

Required Qualifications

• Four (4) year undergraduate degree, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year of University in a related program representing four years of study or equivalent. Relevant programs include Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Health Sciences or related human services degree.
• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting, training, managing, and coordinating students
• Ability to promote mental health and wellbeing programs, projects, and/or initiatives
• Experience in public speaking and facilitation of a pre-existing curriculum
• Demonstrated aptitude with computer software and programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, and content management systems
• Knowledge of best practices for social media tools and web applications
• Creative ability and strength is creating marketing materials and posts, utilizing software such as Canva and Power Point.
• Excellent interpersonal and online communication skills
• Strong self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to work in a changing, progressive, team orientated environment
• Experience networking and collaborating with internal and external partners
• Previous event planning experience may be considered an asset
• Mental Health First Aid Instructor License or other facilitator certifications in mental health and wellbeing areas would be an asset

Salary or Hourly? Salary
Salary $62,965 annually to start
Benefits and Compensation Information An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits
About Red Deer Polytechnic Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities
Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.
Posting Detail Information

Competition Number 2025-A-171
Employment Type Term-Certain Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 01/19/2026
Position End Date (if term-certain) 01/29/2027
FTE 1.0
Hours of Work 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Some evenings and weekends may be required
Open Date 11/17/2025
Close Date 11/21/2025
Open Until Filled No
Note to Applicant Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.
At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply
Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]
Special Instructions to Applicants A strong internal candidate has been identified
Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents