Wellbeing Coordinator at Six Nations… · Brantford

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

For more information, visit www.snpolytechnic.com

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director, Student Affairs, the Student Wellbeing Coordinator (Coordinator) promotes student wellbeing, inclusion, unity and community connection to support a safe, respectful, and inclusive student environment at Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP). The Coordinator provides timely responses to student concerns as well as student conduct issues and connects students with academic, medical, mental health, and cultural resources. The role ensures that wellness programming, services, and strategies align with SNP’s goals and reflect best practices in mental health, addictions support, and Indigenous student wellness. 

The Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering culturally grounded, land-based wellness programs that support and nurture the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of students. This role integrates traditional Indigenous knowledge, land teachings, and healing practices with contemporary mental health and addictions supports. The Coordinator works collaboratively with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, clinicians, community partners, and service agencies to strengthen holistic wellness pathways and promote recovery and resilience rooted in culture, identity, and connection to the land.

The Coordinator is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih / Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Program Development & Coordination 25%

• Design, coordinate, and deliver land based mental health and addictions programs, workshops, and seasonal activities.

• Integrate traditional healing, cultural teachings, and Western therapeutic approaches where appropriate.

• Work with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and cultural advisors to ensure programming is culturally safe and community led

• Develop program materials, schedules, risk management plans, and evaluation / metric tools.

• Other related duties, as required.

Student  Support & Wellness Services  20%

• Provide direct, Indigenous culturally informed support to individuals dealing with mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and stress

• Assist in addressing student conduct issues

• Conduct wellness check-ins, group sessions, and land-based therapeutic activities.

• Support clients in building coping skills, resilience, and healthy lifestyle practices through land connection.

• Make referrals to clinical mental health, addictions treatment, crisis intervention, or cultural supports as needed.

• Other related duties, as required.

Student Rights & Responsibilities 20%

• Educate students on their rights (e.g., due process, freedom of expression, access to accommodations).

• Ensure students understand institutional policies, codes of conduct, academic integrity rules, and anti‑discrimination policies.

• Conduct student meetings to understand student concerns and experience and report observations to Director, Student Affairs.

• Provide support to students in understanding their rights and responsibilities, including additional information related to student conduct, misconduct, and potential consequences.

• Maintain accurate case records, correspondence, and documentation

• Ensure students understand the interview process and understand investigation or hearing procedures.

• Coordinate and participate in conduct hearings or restorative processes.

• Facilitate restorative circles or agreements, when appropriate, to address disputes between students and staff/faculty

• Promote problem‑solving approaches that reduce harm and rebuild trust.

• Contribute to the creation and revision of student conduct or rights-related policies.

• Advise campus leadership on trends, risks, and emerging issues in student behaviour.

• Review data to recommend improvements to campus safety, climate, or procedural fairness.

• Develop programs that promote a positive and respectful campus culture.

• Lead initiatives on topics such as academic integrity, anti‑bullying, equity, diversity and inclusion

• Deliver workshops, orientation sessions, and training for students and staff.

• Other related duties, as required.

Cultural & Community Engagement 10%

• Facilitate engagement with community members of all ages while promoting safe spaces grounded in culture and healing.

• Collaborate with community programs/organizations and health teams to strengthen land-based wellness pathways.

• Promote awareness of land-based healing and its role in recovery and wellbeing

• Other related duties, as required.

Partnerships & Collaboration  10%

• Work in partnership with the Six Nations Land-Based Healing Centre and Six Nations Department of Well-being to coordinate and facilitate culturally appropriate and land-based activities and supports.

• Work with internal and external partners to coordinate services and streamline client supports.

• Engage with provincial/federal mental health and addictions networks where appropriate.

• Support multidisciplinary team planning and case collaboration.

• Other related duties, as required.

General Administration & Reporting 15%

• Maintain accurate records, metrics/ statistics, case notes and program documentation in a timely manner
• Prepare reports for management, funders, and community leadership.
• Assist with budgets, funding proposals, and planning documents.
• Ensure programs follow safety, risk management, and organizational policies.
• Other related duties, as required.

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Completion of a formal post-secondary college or university program of three to four academic years.

• Degree in Social Work, Indigenous Wellness & Addictions Prevention, Mental Health & Addictions, or a related field.

• Certifications in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Indigenous Cultural Safety / Trauma‑Informed Practice Training, Standard First Aid and CPR (including AED), Food Handler’s Certificate consider an asset

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE

Over 3 years and including 5 years

• Lived experience, and training in Indigenous healing practices is also welcomed.
• Certification in mental health, addictions, crisis intervention, and/or land-based facilitation an asset.

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic, and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.

At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested.

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

Full Job description is available upon request.

POSITION TYPE: New Position

POSITION CLOSING DATE: June 4th, 2026

JOB TYPE: Contract; approx. 20 months (July 2026 to March 2028)

SCHEDULE: 37.5 hrs Monday-Friday

WORK MODEL: Hybrid

PAY BAND: 5; Core range $ $56,412.51–$66,096.25. The target hiring salary for this position is minimum (Step 1) up to 45% of the pay band. Considerations for new hire step placements include experiential knowledge and/or language and cultural expertise.