Full-time Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Promoter Position

**Job Summary**:
The Wellness Promoter reports to the Mental Health Capacity Building School Coordinator and is accountable to a school
division-level representative as appointed by the Director of Education. The Wellness Promoter works as part of a team to
meet objectives of the Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) initiative. These objectives are met by developing and
delivering developmentally appropriate, evidence-based programming to children, youth and families. The Wellness Promoter
is expected to spend 80% of work time in direct contact with children, youth, school staff or parents.

**Responsibilities and Duties**:
Training, Development and Program Delivery
- Develop, plan, promote and deliver universally accessible mental wellness programming for large and small groups

in schools and community settings;
- Focus programming and training on increasing knowledge, building skills and fostering abilities that enable others to

improve their own mental health and wellness;
- Work with students, school staff, parents/guardians and community members (who work closely with children and

youth) to increase their knowledge, skills, competence, and confidence related to mental health and illness issues;
- Work as part of a team (e.g., school staff, students, parents/guardians, community members) to recognize, access

(e.g., Healthy School Planner), understand, and adapt to the changing needs of their community related to mental
health and wellness;

matter expert for students, staff, parents/guardians and community partners;
- Identify and facilitate access for individuals who need referral to specialized mental health and addiction services;
- Connect and collaborate with other MHCB staff in the province to identify challenges and celebrate successes; and,
- Work under the direction of the school principal and the appropriate superintendent.

Research and Statistics
- Assist with evaluation activities and survey data collection for the MHCB initiative.
- Ensure all relevant documentation is in accordance with the Health Information Protection Act and the Freedom of
- Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and,
- Ensure compliance with the Ministry of Education funding agreement.

**Overall** - Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications and Work Experience**:

- A related degree, diploma or certificate in the health or social sciences field (e.g., health promotion and prevention,

kinesiology, social work, nursing, psychology, public health, or early childhood development) or a relevant
combination of education and experience;
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in promotion, prevention and/or client-based services of addictions and

mental health;
- Knowledge of mental health and wellness, health promotion and prevention philosophy, strategies and principles,

and child and youth development;
- Familiarity with the developmental, educational, emotional, social and recreational needs of children, youth and

families;
- Align with and promote the aims and goals of the Catholic Faith and the Prince Albert Catholic School Division
- Ability to think creatively with experience in program delivery, along with public speaking and group facilitation skills;
- Ability to build relationships and communicate positively with all age groups;
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively;
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams;
- Understanding of and ability to practice personal and professional boundaries;
- Ability to advocate for others;
- Creative problem‐solving and decision‐making skills;
- Skills in liaising with community members, school staff, community agencies and health care providers;
- Understanding of the community’s economic, social, cultural and political environment;
- Knowledge of the local community and resources available;
- Capability to maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and assist in evaluating the effectiveness of
- programs;
- Resilience and a commitment to professional and personal development;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs;
- Working knowledge of social media;
- Ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance;
- A satisfactory criminal record check; and,
- Where applicable, prior to commencing duties, provide proof of licensure or registration with the approved

Saskatchewan regulatory college.

**LENGTH OF POSITION**: (2-year contract)
- Start Date: August 25, 2025

**HOURS OF WORK**:

- 7 hours per day - 5 days per week**

Human Resources

Prince Albert Catholic School Division
118 - 11th Street East - Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 1A1

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