2526-069 - Provincial Coordinator, Healthy Minds Nova Scotia (PS2)

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Provincial Coordinator for the Healthy Minds Nova Scotia initiative. This role involves advancing mental health and wellness for post-secondary students by coordinating activities that promote awareness, equity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will implement programs, provide training, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with potential for hybrid or remote work arrangements.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of relevant experience in project management or program coordination.
• Experience in program development, training, facilitation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program implementation and ensure alignment with best practices.
• Coordinate data collection, including the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Post-secondary degree in Health Sciences

Post-secondary degree in Student Affairs

Post-secondary degree in Social Work

Post-secondary degree in Public Health

Post-secondary degree in Health Promotion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

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The Opportunity

Halifax, NS

Education and Training

Experienced

Term

Competition Number: 2526-069

Benefits:
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

Provincial Coordinator, Healthy Minds Nova Scotia (PS2)

Education

Central Office

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Student Affairs
Term Full-time position: Commencing approximately June 2, 2025 and ending approximately June 30, 2027

Application deadline: 11:59PM, May 22, 2025

Competition No. 2526-069

The salary scale for Professional Support 2 ranges from $64,783.04 to $86,126.92 annually. New employees may receive up to seven steps based on relevant experience, up to $75,439.19.

This role may qualify for Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex work arrangements following demonstrated proficiency and successful progression. NSCC's FlexWork Policy details specific parameters.

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What you'll do

Responsibilities
The Provincial Coordinator will play a key role in advancing mental health and wellness of post-secondary students across Nova Scotia by coordinating activities under the HealthyMindsNS (HMNS) Campus Wellbeing Initiative, which aims to:

• Increase mental health literacy, awareness of resources, decrease stigma, and promote help-seeking
• Create healthy campus cultures that promote wellbeing, equity, diversity, and inclusion; enhance resilience; and build student competencies in wellness advocacy and peer leadership

This initiative aligns with provincial priorities, the Okanagan Charter, and the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students.

The candidate will work closely with the Provincial HMNS Committee, Department of Advanced Education, program leads from post-secondary institutions, and student organizations. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee program implementation, ensuring alignment with best practices and student needs.
• Review and update program materials; develop and deliver training for student wellness champions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key contacts at NS Department of Advanced Education, participating institutions, student groups, and the HMNS committee.
• Provide ongoing support through weekly planning and debriefing sessions with student wellness champions.
• Coordinate data collection, including the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Compile program reports and provide administrative support to the HMNS Committee.

Occasional travel within the province will be required.

What you'll need

Qualifications
- A post-secondary degree in Health Sciences, Student Affairs, Social Work, Public Health, or Health Promotion
- Minimum three (3) years of relevant occupational experience, including project management, program coordination, preferably within education or mental health sectors
- Proficiency in digital tools and basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook)
- Experience in program development, training, facilitation, and evaluation
- Experience supporting/providing services to students

Skills and Knowledge
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
- Knowledge of mental health promotion strategies in post-secondary education
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Experience in evaluation and data analysis
- Proficiency in project management tools and digital communication platforms

A little about us

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion
The College is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from diverse communities. Self-identification is available through the online application.

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Candidates selected for interviews must provide three recent occupational references and official transcripts to verify academic credentials.

NSCC is dedicated to full inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Contact Nikki Berrigan at [e-mail] for accommodation requests.

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