Student Employment - Student Support Worker - Kelowna

Desired Start Date: August 14, 2026

Position End Date: December 31, 2026

Salary Range: $18.42

Bargaining Unit: Support - Student

Appointment Type: Non-Regular On-Call

Posting Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Your Opportunity

In accordance with Letter of Understanding #1 - Student Employees, and under the direct supervision of the Athletics, Recreation and Student Life Coordinator, the Wellness Peer Ambassador organizes, promotes and delivers activities to support student health and wellness. The Wellness Peer Ambassador provides information, resources and referrals related to enhancing health and wellness as required in a welcoming and inclusive way.

Functions and Duties

The Student Employee will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties:

• Assists with the recruitment of student volunteers
• Stays up-to-date with any health and wellness related resources, services and/or events; refers students accordingly
• In collaboration with clubs and associations and/or OC departments, organizes social and educational events for OC students with a focus on promoting health and wellness
• Participates in various OC and Student Life events, including, but not limited to, orientation
• Provides exceptional customer service, no matter the setting
• Attends bi-weekly Wellness Peer Ambassador check-in meetings
• Completes required online and in-person training
• Adheres to British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) and to all OC policies and guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Enrolled in a post-secondary program at Okanagan College; students enrolled in health programs will be preferred.

Prior work experience is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in the use of computer systems and software including Microsoft Office
• Knowledgeable in social media and poster/design programs is an asset
• Comfortable speaking/presenting in front of groups

Our Values

• Students first: Creating meaningful life-long educational opportunities of the highest quality for alumni, current, and future students is at the heart of everything we do.
• Community: We are one College. We enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to work with, learn from, and support everyone we encounter collaboratively and collegially.
• Respect: We welcome, embrace, and celebrate that which make us unique in creating an environment in which every individual is valued, affirming our commitment to human dignity for all.
• Courage: We are courageous in our actions in areas that contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. We have the courage to be vulnerable. We are truthful, sincere, and act ethically with honesty and fairness.
• Relationships: We steward meaningful relationships built on a foundation of reciprocity. We are compassionate, empathic, and care for the holistic well-being of students, employees, community members, and the land.
• Distinction: We choose activities in which we can achieve excellence and positively impact society.

Priority will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.