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Student Wellbeing Engagement Assistant

Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB

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Job details

Casual
1 day ago

Skills

Marketing
Microsoft Office
Presentation skills
Psychology
Graphic Design
Social Work
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The position is open until filled but the first review of applicants will begin on August 4, 2026.
This position is based on conditional funding as does not qualify for conversion.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Student Wellbeing Engagement Assistant

Position Summary

The Student Wellbeing Engagement Assistant is an important support for providing wellbeing events and education for RDP students. This position assists with social media content creation and engagement as well as with event creation, management, and promotion, under the direction of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator. This work directly impacts the success of student mental health, consent education and other wellbeing programs, and the incumbent will be passionate about these topics and willing to research and create content to support these areas.

Position Responsibilities

Event Planning and Management:

Assists the Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator with event planning and management, for events related to Mental Health, Consent Education and other student wellbeing initiatives
May deliver some workshops and represent Student Supports at various events
Enters events into appropriate software and calendars
Manages and tracks registrations and attendance
Ensures evaluation surveys are sent out, collected, and results are tracked
Sets up and takes down for events, including technology setup and troubleshooting
Engages and communicates with volunteers, provides them a schedule and supports their role for a variety of events
Supports Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator in volunteer recruitment and retention
Supports volunteers in tracking their hours for events
Collects and tracks data related to events, workshops, and pop ups
Attends collaboration and planning meetings for larger events and projects to provide input and ideas and support event logistics
Assists with workshop facilitation by monitoring participants comments, reactions and responses; troubleshooting standard issues; and other tasks as assigned

Promotion:

Researches and develops relevant social media posts related to Mental Health, Consent Education and Wellbeing using pre-determined sources.
Promotes Community Helpers, Counselling, and Consent Education events on social media and through other Marketing and Communication strategies
Creates and executes educational bulletin boards and other wellbeing promotional materials on campus
Engages with respondents on social media including knowing when and how to report concerning comments
Cross-promotes other RDP events on social media
Connects with various departments on campus to collaborate in the education and promotion of mental health and wellbeing, especially Community Helpers programs and training.
Collaborates with Marketing and Communications on promotion best practices
Promotes relevant training, such as Community Helpers programming or It Takes All of Us
Develops other communication channels, such as podcast or newsletter

Required Qualifications

Two (2) years of post-secondary training in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
Previous experience in a Mental Health related position (paid or volunteer) is an asset
Demonstrated aptitude with computer software and programs such as MS Office Suite and graphic design (Canva)
Ability to promote mental health programs, projects, and/or initiatives
Knowledge of best practices for social media tools and web applications
Excellent interpersonal and online communication skills
Effective trauma-informed communication skills
Experience researching and presenting information in a visual format
Good time management skills and able to keep tasks organized

Preferred Qualifications

Mental Health First Aid or equivalent is an asset.

Salary or Hourly?

Hourly

Salary

$23.15 per hour

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

2026-A-119

Employment Type

Casual

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

08/27/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

02/26/2027

FTE

Up to 1.0

Hours of Work

Up to 35hrs/week - some variability of hours throughout the year. Wednesday evenings to 6:30 required. May be occasional other evenings or weekends required.

Open Date

07/30/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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

The position is open until filled but the first review of applicants will begin on August 4, 2026.
This position is based on conditional funding as does not qualify for conversion.

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

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