Health Promoter

4 months ago


Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

**Basic Function**:

- Assess, promote, protect and enhance health and prevention of disease and injuries.
- Use population-health approaches, based on health promotion theories and evidence.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion strategies.
- To meet and adhere to the Public Health Core Competencies as defined by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

**Position Description**:

- Conduct situational assessments including, analysis of data, evidence and environmental scan findings.
- Develop, implement, evaluate and oversee evidence-based health promotion programs/plans which meet Ontario Public Health standards and requirements.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary for health promotion practice in the areas of population-health promotion, determinants of health and health equity.
- Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team within the Health Unit
- Facilitate community mobilization and build community capacity around shared health priorities
- Review, develop, and/or acquire health promotion resources.
- Contribute to health-related policy development and advocacy that reflects community needs.
- Contribute to the identification and prioritization of areas for improvement within the six dimensions of quality (safe, effective, efficient, timely, person-centred and equitable).
- Engage with colleagues in a systematic approach to quality improvement, including the definition of the purpose and scope; development, testing and implementation of change ideas; and measurement of reach and impact.
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Requirements**:
**Knowledge and Experience**:

- Four year University degree in a related discipline (Health Education / Health Promotion / Sciences), or equivalent
- One year, up to and including two years’ experience to be familiar with scope of position.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Proficient oral and written communication skills required.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in corporate standard software.
- Travel required within Haldimand and Norfolk Counties.
- Be proactive in adhering to Health and Safety practices.

**Benefits**

**Posting #**: CUPE 71.24

**Position**:Health Promoter

**Status**: Temporary Part Time (0.8 FTE) (date of hire up to July 2025)

**Employee Group**: CUPE Local 4700

**Salary**: $43.41 less a $1 for the first six months from start date

**Division**: Health and Social Services

**Department**: Public Health

**Reports To**: Program Manager, Planning and Evaluation

**Location**: Gilbertson Administration Building, Simcoe ON

**Posting Period**:August 22, 2024 - September 3, 2024

**How to Apply**:

- Ensure the file extension for your resume document is.doc,.docx or.pdf
- If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.



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