Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador program

Workplace Wellbeing Ambassadors (WWA), champion workplace wellbeing and support the overall enhancement of UBC workplaces.

Time commitment and length of term

• Length of term: Ambassadors are asked to commit to this role for a minimum of one year, with the option to recommit to the role annually
• Time commitment: 2-4 hours per month (this may vary depending on training and programs)

Examples of what WWAs have been involved in this past year:

• Promoted staff and faculty wellbeing events and initiatives in their departments/units
• Applied for funding for wellbeing initiatives such as the Healthy Workplace initiatives Program, Move UBC
• Booked an on-demand workplace wellbeing workshop for their department/unit
• Partnered with the HR Health and Wellbeing team to promote or host events during the year such as Thrive, Not Myself Today,  Move UBC,
• Organized teams and signed up for Staff and Faculty Sports Week and the Pick Your Peak Stair challenge 

Overview of a typical month for WWA  (e.g. October)

• Attend the 45-minute check-in with the Health and Wellbeing team and other ambassadors
• Communicate workplace wellbeing related activities and initiatives to your department e.g Thrive Month
• Sign up as a Thrive partner to host or promote Thrive events

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Being a WWA has its rewards!

Exclusive opportunities to increase individual health literacy

Exclusive access to Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador resources through Canvas:

• Assists you in understanding your role and learning path as a Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador
• Provides comprehensive health and wellbeing information and toolkits to take action in creating a healthy workplace
• Motivation to stay committed to your own health and wellbeing goals​

The Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador spotlight features faculty/staff volunteers who want to inspire others through their experince as a WWA.

Jessie Hundal- Enterprise Data & Business Intelligence, UBC IT

Kali Dumbrell- Civil Engineering Department

Suzie O’Shea- UBC Learning Exchange

If you are looking for information for supervisors or managers to support an application as a WWA, we’re here to help!  See below for helpful tools and resources.

• WWA Discussion with Manager/Supervisor