Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Promoter

Lloydminster Catholic School Division invites applications for a full-time Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Promoter. This is a two-year term position with an opportunity for renewal. The Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Promoter shall be responsible for and work under the direction of the Superintendent of Education.
 
In cooperation with other system personnel, the Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Promoter shall support the aims and goals of Catholic Education generally and the Lloydminster Catholic School Division. 
 
Job Summary
The Wellness Promoter reports to the Mental Health Capacity Building School Coordinator and is accountable to a school division-level representative appointed by the Director of Education. The Wellness Promoter works as part of a team to meet the objectives of the Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) program. These objectives are met by developing and delivering evidence-based programming to reach children and youth, and initiatives that build capacity in the school community. The Wellness Promoter is expected to spend the majority of work time in direct contact with children, youth, school staff, or parents.
 
Responsibilities and Duties: Training, Developing Supportive Environments and Program Delivery (a more detailed listing is available upon request.)
 
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• 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;
• Knowledge of Comprehensive School Community Health;
• Experience in MHCB and/or promotion;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs;
• Working knowledge of social media;
• Ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance; and
• A satisfactory criminal record check.

CLOSING DATE: Preference to applications submitted by June 25, 2025, at noon or until a suitable candidate can be found. 
Duties to commence with the start date of August 18, 2025. Qualified candidates must submit a letter of application and a complete resume with the names of three references to:

Mr. Vince Orieux
Superintendent of Education,
Phone: (780) 808 8585
Email: lcsd_careers@lcsd.ca
Interested candidates with an application currently on file or current staff, please submit a letter of intent and an updated resume. Only those short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.