Student Employment - Student Support Worker - Kelowna

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OC’s Wellness Peer Ambassador in Kelowna is a Student Employee role under the Athletics, Recreation and Student Life team that centers on promoting health and wellness, sharing resources, recruiting volunteers, and co‑creating social and educational events with clubs and OC departments, all while delivering excellent customer service. The position is a non‑regular on‑call appointment from mid August 2026 to December 31, 2026, at $18.42 per hour, and requires enrollment in an OC post‑secondary program (health programs preferred). Key assets include Microsoft Office, comfort presenting, and basic design or social media skills; demonstrate alignment with OC values and your commitment to inclusion, and show you can commit to bi‑weekly wellness check‑in meetings. Priority will be given to students with financial need. Apply by September 30, 2026; accommodations are available on request.

Your Opportunity

Functions and Duties

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


1. Assists with the recruitment of student volunteers
2. Stays up-to-date with any health and wellness related resources, services and/or events; refers students accordingly 
3. 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
4. Participates in various OC and Student Life events, including, but not limited to, orientation
5. Provides exceptional customer service, no matter the setting
6. Attends bi-weekly Wellness Peer Ambassador check-in meetings
7. Completes required online and in-person training
8. Adheres to British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) and to all OC policies and guidelines
9. Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

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.