Wellbeing Coordinator

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

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JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director, Student Affairs, the Student WellbeingCoordinator(Coordinator)promotes student wellbeing, inclusion,unityand community connection to support a safe, respectful, and inclusive student environment at Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP).TheCoordinatorprovidestimelyresponses to student concernsas well as student conduct issuesand connects students with academic, medical, mental health, and cultural resources. The role ensures that wellness programming, services, and strategies align with SNPs goals and reflect best practices in mental health, addictions support, and Indigenous student wellness.

TheCoordinatoris responsible fordeveloping, coordinating, and delivering culturally grounded, land-based wellness programs thatsupport andnurture the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing ofstudents.Thisroleintegrates traditional Indigenous knowledge, land teachings, and healing practices with contemporary mental health and addictions supports. TheCoordinatorworks collaborativelywith Elders, Knowledge Keepers, clinicians, community partners, and service agencies to strengthen holistic wellness pathways and promote recovery and resilience rooted in culture, identity, and connection to the land.

The Coordinatoris required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportiveteaching, learning and workenvironment consistentwithHodinsh:nih/Rotinonhson:nivalues ofGanigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio(Respect and the Good Mind).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Program Development & Coordination 25%

• Design, coordinate, and deliver land based mental health and addictions programs, workshops, and seasonal activities.

• Integrate traditional healing, cultural teachings, and Western therapeutic approaches whereappropriate.

• Work with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and cultural advisors to ensure programming is culturally safe andcommunity led

• Develop program materials, schedules, risk management plans, and evaluation / metric tools.
• Other related duties, asrequired.

Student Support& WellnessServices20%

• Provide direct, Indigenous culturally informed support to individuals dealing with mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and stress

• Assistin addressing student conduct issues

• Conduct wellnesscheck-ins, group sessions, and land-based therapeutic activities.

• Support clients in building coping skills, resilience, and healthy lifestyle practices through land connection.

• Make referrals to clinical mental health, addictions treatment, crisis intervention, or culturalsupportsas needed.
• Other related duties, asrequired.

Student Rights & Responsibilities20%

• Educate students on their rights (e.g., due process, freedom of expression, access toaccommodations).

• Ensure students understand institutional policies, codes of conduct, academic integrity rules, andantidiscriminationpolicies.

• Conduct student meetings to understand student concerns and experience and reportobservationsto Director, Student Affairs.

• Provide support to students in understanding their rights and responsibilities, includingadditionalinformation related to student conduct, misconduct, and potential consequences.

• Maintainaccuratecase records, correspondence, and documentation

• Ensure students understand the interviewprocess and understand investigation or hearing procedures.

• Coordinate andparticipateinconducthearings or restorative processes.

• Facilitate restorative circles or agreements, whenappropriate, to address disputes between students and staff/faculty

• Promoteproblemsolvingapproaches that reduce harm and rebuild trust.

• Contribute to the creation and revision of student conduct or rights-related policies.

• Advisecampus leadership on trends, risks, and emerging issues in studentbehaviour.

• Review data to recommend improvements to campus safety, climate, or procedural fairness.

• Develop programs that promote a positive and respectful campus culture.

• Lead initiatives on topics such as academic integrity,antibullying, equity,diversityand inclusion

• Deliver workshops, orientation sessions, and training for students and staff.

• Other related duties, asrequired.

Cultural & Community Engagement 10%

• Facilitate engagement with community members of all ages while promoting safe spaces grounded in culture and healing.

• Collaborate with community programs/organizations and health teams to strengthen land-basedwellness pathways.

• Promote awareness of land-based healing and its role in recovery and wellbeing
• Other related duties, asrequired.

Partnerships &Collaboration10%

• Work in partnership with the Six Nations Land-Based Healing Centreand Six Nations Department of Well-beingto coordinate andfacilitateculturallyappropriateand land-based activities andsupports.

• Work with internal and external partners to coordinate services and streamline clientsupports.

• Engage with provincial/federal mental health and addictions networks whereappropriate.

• Support multidisciplinary team planning and case collaboration.
• Other related duties, asrequired.

General Administration & Reporting15%

• Maintainaccuraterecords, metrics/ statistics,casenotesand program documentationin a timely manner
• Prepare reports for management, funders, and community leadership.
• Assistwith budgets, funding proposals, and planning documents.
• Ensure programs follow safety, risk management, and organizational policies.
• Other related duties, asrequired.

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Completion of a formal post-secondary college or university program of three to four academic years.

• Degree in Social Work, Indigenous Wellness & Addictions Prevention, Mental Health & Addictions, or a related field.

• Certifications in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Indigenous Cultural Safety /TraumaInformedPractice Training, Standard First Aid and CPR (including AED), Food Handlers Certificate consider an asset

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE

Over 3 years and including 5 years

• Lived experience, and training in Indigenous healing practices is also welcomed.
• Certification in mental health, addictions, crisis intervention,and/orland-based facilitationan asset.

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic, and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.

At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested.

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

Full Job description is available upon request.

POSITION TYPE: New Position

POSITION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

JOB TYPE: Contract; approx. 20 months (July 2026 to March 2028)

SCHEDULE: 37.5 hrs Monday-Friday

WORK MODEL: Hybrid

PAY BAND: 5; Core range $ $56,412.51$66,096.25. The target hiring salary for this position is minimum (Step 1) up to 45% of the pay band. Considerations for new hire step placements include experiential knowledge and/or language and cultural expertise.