Health Promotion
The University offers many opportunities for health and wellness at the workplace and in the maintenance of personal and work-life balance. The following are links to some of the on-campus and off-campus resources that are available to employees.
HCS Employee Wellness and Health Promotion Activities
A healthy campus community includes healthy students, staff and faculty! Health and Counselling Services has many events and offerings for faculty and staff, including employee wellness workshops and events, and travel health and flu clinics - for details, visit us online.
Physiotherapy
All SFU staff and faculty are welcome at SFU's Physiotherapy clinic! Anyone can enjoy the benefits of physiotherapy - whether you have back pain, an injury or want to improve muscle balance, movement and strength, physio can help! Staff and faculty with Pacific Blue Cross Group Extended Health Benefits will be reimbursed $19.08 (80% of $23.85) per visit for the first 12 visits per calendar year. After 12 visits, 80% of the full treatment fee will be reimbursed. Visit us online or give us a call at 778 782 3284 for more information or to book an appointment.
SOS Suicide Prevention Training
HCS offers specialized training sessions to help you identify, assist and refer students in crisis. In Canada, suicide ranks as the 2nd highest cause of death among university aged youth. You could help save a life! SOS Suicide Prevention Training is offered over the Fall semester at all three campuses - register online today!
Customized Workshops
The services provided by Health and Counselling are mobile! Our team of expert staff can come to your group or class to deliver a workshop covering a range of health topics. We deliver workshops on a variety of topics, including nutrition, relationships, stress management, work-life balance, and positive body image. If you have a specific topic in mind, we'd be happy to customize a workshop that fits the needs of your group. Check out a detailed list of workshops and book a workshop online today!
Athletics
Visit the Athletics Department home page for information on sports events, athletic training and sports leagues.
Recreation
The Recreation Department offers instructional courses, fitness, aerobics, aquatics, sports clubs, a new Fitness Centre, opportunities for volunteering, and special events (look for Terry Fox Day and Gung Haggis Fat Choy!)
Human Resources
The Employee and Family Assistance Plan provides confidential, professional assistance for employees, their spouses and dependants counselling.
The Human Resources Learning and Development office provides opportunities for continuous learning and development by offering a range of professional development programs to employees, including workshops on wellness related topics.
See the Human Resources Learning and Development Course Schedule to register for courses offered in the current semester.
The Return to Work office works with employees, managers, supervisors, directors, chairs and administrators regarding employee health and wellness, sick leave, disability leave, return to work and accommodation.
SFU Contemporary Arts
Visit SFU’s School of Contemporary Arts webpage for information on music, dance, theatre, film and visual arts events open to all staff.