60 Peel Centre Drive Brampton, ON

Health and Wellness Counsellor- Brampton & Toronto

Job Title: Health and Wellness Counsellor

Company: triOS College

Location: This position requires travel between Toronto Southwest Campus and Brampton Sault Campus

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. Flexibility is available for schedule adjustments.

Start Date: Immediate

End Date: May 30, 2025

 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ROLE

About Us:

triOS College is a Canadian Registered Private Career College in Ontario. We strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of our students and coworkers. It is the dedication of our employees that has resulted in being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 13 consecutive years. Our college was founded on familial values, and these have been retained for the last 31 years.

At triOS, we're not just looking for employees; we're seeking passionate individuals who want to join our mission to work collaboratively towards our common goal of preparing job-ready graduates. We're a dynamic, innovative, and fast-growing organization that thrives on pushing the boundaries of what's possible. If you're ready to share your expertise and ignite the spark in the minds of eager learners, this is the place for you!

 

The Opportunity:

The primary purpose of the Health and Wellness Counsellor is to meet the social and emotional needs of students. The successful candidate will collaborate with students and staff to support student learning and well-being. The focus is on social and personal growth for students.

This role will support students and staff in understanding, preventing, and addressing mental wellbeing challenges.

The Health and Wellness Counsellor will support the vision, mission, and values of triOS College while contributing to a positive, supportive, and student-focused team environment of respect, integrity, dedication, and readiness, embracing diversity, and fostering inclusion. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide one-on-one counseling to students addressing social, physical, spiritual, and emotional challenges. 
• Provide a counseling program for students, including individual and/or small group counseling/social skills training.
• Make recommendations to support academic and emotional needs based on data.
• Crisis intervention services that support students.
• Provide referrals to community resources as required and follow up to ensure the well-being of the student.
• Conduct wellness workshops to educate students on the importance of healthy living, stress management, and behaviors to achieve wellness.
• Participate and assist other team members in the delivery of student events and information sessions.
• Lead and design professional development for faculty and staff regarding pertinent issues relating to social and mental well-being.
• Act as a liaison with community agencies and allied professionals.
• Assist with student Orientation activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

What you bring to the position:

• Current registration and membership in good standing with the appropriate accredited association (i.e.: Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care).
• Experience in a similar role. 
• Experience with Post Secondary Students is an asset.
• Experience in crisis management & response is an asset.
• Knowledge of local and regional community resources to promote timely referrals for students is essential.
• Knowledge of how to apply provincial policies and regulations in the delivery of school counseling services. g., PHIPA, RHPA, Psychotherapy Act. 
• Knowledge of emerging social-emotional issues affecting post-secondary students, and recommended research-based solutions.
• Understanding legal and ethical frameworks for practice, including experience with electronic medical records/PHIP-compliant client management systems.
• Ability to assess emergency situations of social and emotional nature and determine immediate appropriate action and follow-up requirements.
• Very strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

 

 

How to Apply:

If you're ready to embark on this thrilling journey with us, please apply directly through the "Apply" button on our website or the job posting platform.

Additionally, please note that a mandatory assessment is part of our application process. Your participation in the assessment is a crucial step in our selection process, allowing us to better understand your qualifications and fit for the role.

We are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any reasonable accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Base Salary: $45.00