Student Employment - Student Support Worker - Kelowna
When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities.
Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters.
Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.
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
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
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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.
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Functions and Duties
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The Student Employee will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties:
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Education and Experience
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Enrolled in a post-secondary program at Okanagan College; students enrolled in health programs will be preferred.
Prior work experience is an asset.
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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.
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.