HEALTH PROMOTION STUDENT POSITIONS
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
RYERSON UNIVERSITY HEALTH PROMOTION
** Positions are conditional upon the applicant being able to secure Ontario Work Study Program Approval for 2011‐2012**
Positions Available:
• 1 Health Promotion Assistant – Research, General Health Promotion & Nutrition topics
• 1 Health Promotion Assistant – Research, Mental Health & Sex, Substances and Safety topics
• 1 Graphics & Design Health Promotion Assistant
• 1 Communications & Outreach Health Promotions Assistant
Students with backgrounds or experiences in health studies, image arts, graphics communications and journalism are encouraged to apply.
Department: Health Promotion, Student Services
Coordinator/Supervisor: Health Promoter, Heather Lush, healthpromotion@ryerson.ca
Term of the Position: Early September 2011 to Mid-March 2012
Pay: $12/hr, 11 hrs/wk
Purpose:
The Health Promotion Assistants will be part of a dynamic team focused on improving the health of the Ryerson University community through education, advocacy, and community building.
Duties Include:
• Research health issues and convert that information into easily presented and understandable health messages
• Work closely with other Health Promotion Assistants to provide seamless communications, information, programming and mutual support
• Assist the Health Promoter in collaborating with community stakeholders
• Work collaboratively and liaise with Student Services staff, along with Ryerson faculty, staff, organization, clubs, unions and students, and Toronto Public health staff to effectively design, present and evaluate health issues, and advocate for health promoting policy changes and community development
• Serve as a positive role model for students regarding healthy choices
• Be a front line contact/ health resource for students and ensure confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with sensitive personal student issues
• Provide information and support to faculty members, staff and students through information sharing, research, programming and one‐on‐one interactions
• Attend and participate in all staff training sessions, meetings and events
• Frequently communicate with supervisor (goals, concerns, timelines, information transfer, approvals)
Qualifications
• Strong research, communication, listening, organizational, multi‐tasking and problem‐solving skills
• Enthusiasm and creativity in making initiatives for change
• Commitment to personal development and growth
• Ability to understand, accept, and celebrate cultural diversity
• Self‐motivation to follow through with objectives and commitments
• A sincere desire to help others
• Ability to learn quickly and use knowledge to educate others
• Eligibility for the Ontario Work‐Study Program
Required for Application: Please email a Resume and Cover Letter stating which position(s) you are interested in applying for to healthpromotion@ryerson.ca no later than Monday, April 4, 2011 at 12 pm.
