Role overview

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.

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Post End Date:
August 4, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis 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.

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.

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 talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

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

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.