Student Assistant (2 Positions) - Alcohol Harm Reduction - UPEI Health and Wellness Centre
$18.70 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay
September 8, 2026 – March 31, 2027
The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre provides inclusive, accessible, and evidence informed health services that support student success, retention, and overall well-being. To advance campus wide health promotion efforts and strengthen student engagement, the Centre is seeking Peer Educators to support peer-led alcohol education and harm reduction initiatives on campus.
This student position plays a key role in delivering alcohol harm reduction programming, increasing student awareness of lower-risk drinking strategies, and promoting informed decision-making through accessible, non-judgmental education. Peer Educators will support campus-wide implementation of the Your Drink, Your Call initiative and contribute to the development and promotion of alcohol-health resources.
Reporting to the Manager and working closely with the Health and Wellness Centre staff, this role supports strategic priorities by:
- Expanding student access to alcohol harm reduction education
- Increasing engagement through peer-to-peer conversations and outreach
- Promoting safer social experiences and a campus culture of wellness, safety, and inclusion
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will support the Health and Wellness Centre through the following activities:
Outreach and Education
- Plan and deliver Your Drink, Your Call outreach events across campus locations, including residence communities, student gathering spaces, and recreation facilities
- Facilitate peer-to-peer conversations about alcohol use, safer drinking practices, and available supports using a non-judgmental, harm reduction approach
- Engage students through interactive activities designed to increase awareness of standard drink sizes, alcohol-related risks, and protective behaviours
- Distribute educational materials and connect students with campus and community resources as appropriate
- Build positive relationships with students, student groups, and campus partners to
- increase participation in programming
- Promote awareness of Health and Wellness Centre services and support resources.
- Support collection of participation data, evaluation surveys, and other program metrics
Content Development and Program Delivery Support
- Assist with the creation of social media content and digital resources that encourage students to reflect on their relationship with alcohol, especially during key periods of elevated risk
- Gather student feedback and provide recommendations to strengthen future content development
- Prepare materials and supplies for outreach activities, including educational resources, and interactive displays
- Coordinate event logistics including signage, setup, delivery, and takedown of events
- Assist staff in identifying opportunities to expand alcohol education efforts across campus
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current student at UPEI in Nursing, Foods and Nutrition or another related health, science, or human services field
- Demonstrated interest in alcohol harm reduction, health promotion, student engagement, wellness programming, and supporting student well-being.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine interest in engaging and interacting with students
- Ability to approach sensitive topics with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
- Comfortable initiating conversations and facilitating activities in group and event-based settings.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Experience in peer education, student leadership, event planning, health promotion, or volunteer work is considered an asset
- Students with lived experience related to alcohol use, recovery, supporting others, navigating health and wellness challenges, or accessing support services are encouraged to apply
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.
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