Mental Health Program Specialist (Temporary), Post Secondary Mental Health

NAIT; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NAIT in Edmonton is seeking a Mental Health Program Specialist to support the Outreach and Well-being Leaders program and coordinate promotional activities. You will work with students, staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders to deliver engaging programs aligned with the Mental Health & Well-being Strategy.

The role requires strong organization, creativity, and service orientation, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently within Student Life’s inclusive

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong organization, time management, and project coordination skills; ability to balance several priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with event planning, registration, outreach, and coordination of activities.
• Ability to build productive relationships with students, staff, external partners, and people from diverse backgrounds.
• Creative problem-solving, sound judgment, initiative, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience creating or coordinating digital communications and social media content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital tools used for scheduling, record management, event planning, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, scheduling, administration and implementation to the Outreach and Well-being Leaders (OWL) program.
• Assist with OWL student-staff onboarding, training, activity coordination, mentorship, and regular check-ins.
• Coordinate mental health and well-being promotional and educational activities, including event logistics, room bookings, registrations, stakeholder communications, and evaluation.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute outreach materials and resources; contribute to campaign planning and the development of promotional materials.
• Create, schedule, and maintain regular mental health and well-being content for Student Life’s official Instagram account.
• Coordinate social media content requests from other Students and Campus Life departments, maintaining consistency with Student Life messaging and timelines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, trackers, and administrative records; suggest improvements to day-to-day processes.
• Support well-being planning, departmental initiatives, and committee or event activities as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization & time management

Event planning

Building relationships

Creative problem-solving

Social media content creation

Microsoft Office

Education

Grade 12

Post‑secondary diploma/degree preferred

Job description

Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT?

At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.

Internal NAIT Employees

Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site.

About the Opportunity

Please Note: This is a temporary position ending on or before November 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

NAIT’s Mental Health and Well-being team, within Student Life, supports a welcoming and inclusive campus through student-led outreach, mental health promotion and education, well-being initiatives, and connections to resources and supports.

Reporting to the Mental Health Program Supervisor, the Mental Health Program Specialist plays an essential role in the day-to-day coordination and delivery of NAIT’s mental health and well-being initiatives. The position supports the Outreach and Well-being Leaders (OWL) student-staff program, coordinates outreach and promotional activities, and creates and schedules content for Student Life’s official Instagram account. The role works with students, staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders to help deliver engaging, accessible programs aligned with NAIT’s Mental Health and Well-being Strategy.

The successful candidate is organized, creative and service-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, build relationships, and contribute to a welcoming and inclusive campus community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, scheduling, administration and implementation to the Outreach and Well-being Leaders (OWL) program.
• Assist with OWL student-staff onboarding, training, activity coordination, mentorship, and regular check-ins.
• Coordinate mental health and well-being promotional and educational activities, including event logistics, room bookings, registrations, stakeholder communications, and evaluation.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute outreach materials and resources; contribute to campaign planning and the development of promotional materials.
• Create, schedule, and maintain regular mental health and well-being content for Student Life’s official Instagram account.
• Coordinate social media content requests from other Students and Campus Life departments, maintaining consistency with Student Life messaging and timelines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, trackers, and administrative records; suggest improvements to day-to-day processes.
• Support well-being planning, departmental initiatives, and committee or event activities as required.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong organization, time management, and project coordination skills; ability to balance several priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with event planning, registration, outreach, and coordination of activities.
• Ability to build productive relationships with students, staff, external partners, and people from diverse backgrounds.
• Creative problem-solving, sound judgment, initiative, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience creating or coordinating digital communications and social media content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital tools used for scheduling, record management, event planning, and communications.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum two years of administrative experience; post‑secondary experience is preferred.
• Experience in customer service, event planning, and the coordination of programs or activities.
• Experience with staff or volunteer training, scheduling, leadership, or mentorship is an asset.
• Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, or comparable mental health/suicide prevention training is an asset.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and ability to lift up to 25 lb as required for outreach and events.

Classification – Administrative Support V

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Remuneration

Refer to salary range noted on this posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

The compensation range for this job posting is : $52,731.69 - $68,242.40

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by a recognized agency in Canada - Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards - Canada.ca.

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB). We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted.