Wellness Ambassador

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management seeks a part-time Wellness Ambassador to support wellness initiatives on campus. You will help plan and host events, create Instagram content, and speak publicly to promote wellness resources.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate students in Year 0 or Year 1, with excellent English and strong communication. This role offers 3 hours per week under AMUSE, starting 2027-01-01 and ending 2027-05-31.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and spoken English.
• Experience with group activities and event planning is required.
• Undergraduate student in the Desautels Faculty of Management is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in wellness activities and help create new wellness initiatives.
• Plan, promote, schedule, set up, host, and follow up on events.
• Create content for the Desautels Wellness Instagram account.
• Engage in public speaking to promote wellness resources.
• Assist RAW committee with minutes, events, and reports.
• Coordinate with RAW to identify wellness needs and produce promotional materials.
• Liaise with university peers to provide wellness information and navigation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Group work

Event organization

Public speaking

Canva

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Canva

Job description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of Desautels’ Resilience and Wellness Associate; and under the direct supervision of the Wellness Ambassador Program Coordinator, the Wellness Ambassador may perform the listed tasks:

• Participate in current wellness activities and contribute to the creation of new wellness initiatives within the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management.
• Act as a resource for planning, promoting, scheduling, setting up, hosting, and following up on wellness related events as needed.
• Create content for the McGill Desautels Wellness Instagram account.
• Engage in public speaking to promote wellness resources on campus.
• Assist the Resilience and Wellness (RAW) committee members with tasks such as taking minutes, organizing events, and preparing documents and reports as needed.
• Liaise with RAW committee members to identify key wellness related needs within the faculty, gather materials related to wellness education, and produce promotional materials.
• Acts as a liaison between the unit and internal or external parties, such as fellow McGill students, to provide navigation assistance or information regarding wellness resources.

The list of functions outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by the Wellness Ambassador.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Applicant must be passionate about health promotion and student wellness. Great verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience with group work and event organization. Ability to receive and relay information with accuracy. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. Ability and/or willingness to share wellness resources through class presentations and other public speaking opportunities. Ability to manage the Desautels Instagram account, including creating posts and stories. Experience in the production of posters and promotional material with a proven ability to work with Canva or similar applications is an asset. Advanced English, spoken and written, is a requirement. Must be a currently registered undergraduate student in the Desautels Faculty of Management. Current Year 0 and Year 1 students are preferred.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary

(AMUSE C) $19.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week

3 (Part time)

Position Dates and Deadline

Position Start Date: 2027-01-01 Position End Date: 2027-05-31 Deadline to Apply: This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

Equity and Diversity Statement

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About McGill University

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