Office Assistant B (Hub Peer Supporter)

Canada
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).**Open to McGill Students Only**Hiring Unit:The Student Wellness Hub provides a range of health services to McGill students with a focus on awareness, prevention, and early intervention. The Student Wellness Hub has a variety of clinicians that provide one-on-one appointments, therapy groups and other services. Within the Student Wellness Hub, the Healthy Living Annex focuses on health promotion and offers peer support programs for both the Macdonald and downtown campuses.Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the incumbent may perform some or all of the listed general administration functions. These functions are of moderate complexity, and the incumbent performs them using established instructions.

Promote identified health and wellness activities across campus under the direction of the Peer Support Manager and the Training Developer
Organize and implement initiatives to support student health & well-being
Participate in training and in the planning and execution of the Healthy Living Annex calendar of events
Conduct in-person outreach at various campus events and locations
Facilitate workshops and presentations on topics related to health and wellness. Among the workshops to facilitate will be Server Training, in which each Hub Peer Supporter will be required to facilitate a minimum of one session within the academic year.
Coordinate and collaborate with other on-campus groups (Ex. Peer Support Network, MORSL)
Work with the communications associate to develop online messaging for social media about health and direct students to resources available to them
Remain up to date on resources and information relevant to on-campus well-being
Create and design promotional material to promote health and wellness messaging
Other duties may include greeting, assisting, and directing students entering the Student Wellness Hub

Other Qualifying Skills and/or AbilitiesRequired:

Eligible for Work Study
Current McGill student who has completed a minimum of one academic year at McGill
Current McGill student who will be enrolled in a degree program for the 2026 academic year
Passion for health and wellness topics and how they relate to student life
Exceptional leadership, collaboration & communication skills
Reliable, punctual and professional
Ability to adapt to diverse situations and environments
Thrives when working independently and within a team environment
Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where the day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 - verbal (Fluent) and a level 3 - written (Advanced) on a scale of 0-4.
Available to work 12-14 hours a week (Monday to Friday) for the 2026 Academic year

Assets:

Previous experience working as a Peer Health Ambassador
Knowledge of student health promotion topics: healthy eating, body positivity, active lifestyles, mental health care, sexual health, consent, alcohol and safer partying
Experience facilitating workshops and running presentations
Experience with design (graphic design, space design, exhibit design)
Experience with groups, clubs, and event planning and initiatives at McGill
Experience in communications and marketing
Experience in Peer Support

**Must be available during the mandatory training:

New employees: August 17 - 19
Team Refresh: September 25 - 26

Expected Start Date: August 17, 2026McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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