Campus Peer Support Worker
| Competition Number: 125132 | Type: Contract |
| Closing Date: April 18, 2025 | Category: Contract |
Medicine Hat College welcomes student applications for Campus Peer Support Workers. There are two contract positions available for Medicine Hat campus for the 2025-2026 academic year.
A little about the role:
Do you have an interest in the mental health field? Do you want to help fellow peers? Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health Services & Counselling the Campus Peer Support Worker role involves providing non-clinical mental health support to MHC students. Following the National Canadian Mental Health Association Campus Peer support curriculum, this role engages in individual and group support formats. This is a paid position and training is provided. Ongoing supervision is provided.
Details:
- Have a lived experience of mental health and/or addictions.
- Be currently enrolled at or accepted to attend Medicine Hat College.
- Be able to build relationships quickly and connect with peers.
- Have excellent interpersonal communication skills (listening/ approachable).
Terms of Employment: August 25, 2025, to April 30, 2026 (with the possibility of renewal)
Hours of Work: Up to 5 hours per week – some flexibility of hours may be required.
Wage Rate: $17.00 per hour
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #125132 with your resume, saved as a single document. Deadline for receipt of applications is April 18, 2025.
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position. Submit your application by one of the following methods:
- Email (You can select the "Apply Now" button.) Please send your application as an attachment in either .doc,.docx,.pdf or .rtf formats (only).
- Canada Post
Applications will not be accepted via fax
Medicine Hat College
Human Resources
299 College Drive S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6
E-mail: hr@mhc.ab.ca
Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.