Current jobs related to Public Health Consultant - Dartmouth - Nova Scotia Health Authority


  • Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:186122** **Location**:Central** Zone, **Public Health Services - Burnside** **Department**:PH HC Admin Support** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%**) x **1** **Management/Non Union** P**osition** **Posting Closing Date**:26-Sep-24** Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:189956** **Location**:Provincial** Zone, **Flexible Within the Province** **Department**:PH SSP Health Protection** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%**) x **1** **Management/Non Union** P**osition** **Posting Closing Date**:25-Oct-24** Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    Req ID:#Location:Provincial Zone,Flexible Within the ProvinceDepartment:PH SSP Health ProtectionType of Employment:Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date:25-Oct-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:153891** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Provincial** Zone, **Public Health Services - Burnside** **Department**:PH SSP Planning & Evaluation** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **2** position(s)** **Status: MGMT/NON-Union** **Management/Non Union** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:9-Aug-23** Nova...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID: 189956 Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible Within the Province Department: PH SSP Health Protection Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Management/Non Union Position Posting Closing Date: 25-Oct-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

     Req ID: 189956Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible Within the Province Department: PH SSP Health ProtectionType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 25-Oct-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients...


  • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityThis role is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Public Health emergency response plan that integrates with Nova Scotia Health's broader all-hazard disaster and emergency response plan. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, consultative services to zone stakeholders and NSH partners, and...


  • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityThis role is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Public Health emergency response plan that integrates with Nova Scotia Health's broader all-hazard disaster and emergency response plan. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, consultative services to zone stakeholders and NSH partners, and...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    About the OpportunityThis role is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Public Health emergency response plan that integrates with Nova Scotia Health's broader all-hazard disaster and emergency response plan. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, consultative services to zone stakeholders and NSH partners, and...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    About the OpportunityThis role is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Public Health emergency response plan that integrates with Nova Scotia Health's broader all-hazard disaster and emergency response plan. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, consultative services to zone stakeholders and NSH partners, and...


  • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    Job Title: Public Health Emergency Response SpecialistNova Scotia Health is seeking a highly skilled Public Health Emergency Response Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Public Health team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Public Health emergency response plan that is integrated into our broader...


  • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    Job Title: Public Health Emergency Response SpecialistNova Scotia Health is seeking a highly skilled Public Health Emergency Response Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Public Health team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Public Health emergency response plan that is integrated into our broader...


  • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityThis role is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Public Health emergency response plan that integrates with Nova Scotia Health's broader all-hazard disaster and emergency response plan. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, consultative services to zone stakeholders and NSH partners, and...


  • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    Job Title: Public Health Emergency Response SpecialistNova Scotia Health is seeking a highly skilled Public Health Emergency Response Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our emergency response team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive public health emergency response plan that integrates with our broader...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID: 167544** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location: Central Zone, Public Health Services - Burnside** **Department: PH STRAT-PUBLIC HEALTH ORAL HEALTH-CCZ** **Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Admin Professionals Position** **Posting Closing Date: 6-Mar-24** Nova Scotia Health is the largest...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID: 191022** **Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible Within the Province** **Department: PH Mobile Unit** **Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1** **NSGEU** **Admin Professionals Position** **Posting Closing Date: 16-Nov-24** Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID: 191022Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible Within the Province  Department: PH Mobile UnitType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSGEU Admin Professionals PositionPosting Closing Date: 16-Nov-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients...

  • Health Promoter

    5 months ago


    Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID: 181650** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible Within the Province** **Department: PH Mobile Unit** **Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Admin Professionals Position** **Posting Closing Date: 14-Jun-24** Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:167509** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Central** **Zone, **Public Health Services - Burnside** **Department**:PH HC Healthy Communities** **Type of Employment**:Temporary** **Hourly FT long-assignment** **(**100%** **FTE) x **1** **position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Admin Professionals** Position** **Posting Closing...

  • Health Promoter

    5 months ago


    Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID: 181609** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location: Central Zone, Public Health Services - Burnside** **Department: PH HC Healthy Communities** **Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 3 position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Admin Professionals Position** **Posting Closing Date: 19-Jun-24** Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of...

Public Health Consultant

2 months ago


Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. As a key member of our Public Health team, you will play a critical role in strengthening and building a culture of successful partnerships and civic engagement.

The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge and leadership skills, with a proven track record of developing and sustaining partnerships and coalitions. You will work closely with our Manager, Healthy Communities, and other Consultants to provide advice and direction on partnership engagement, building and sustaining effective coalitions.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing guidance and coordination to staff on the use of methods and tools for developing and sustaining partnerships and coalitions
  • Advising staff practice and recommending quality initiatives and work practice changes to the manager
  • Building and linking to coalitions and strengthening the work in partnership between Mental Health & Addiction Services, Primary Health Care, and the NSH's department of Public Engagement and Community Health Board Support
  • Collaborating with system and external partners, identifying and monitoring key indicators, and supporting knowledge exchange across the health system and other sectors
About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional with a strong background in public health, health promotion, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Master's degree in public health, health promotion, or equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Baccalaureate degree in health promotion or other relevant fields, with 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and 7 years progressive leadership experience may be considered
  • Eligible for registration with a professional body, as appropriate
  • Training in IAP2
  • Experience in planning, development, and evaluation of public health programs, services, and initiatives
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the Core Competencies for Public Health and LEADS
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders using a variety of methods
  • Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners to support public policy work
  • Demonstrated innovative systems thinking with an understanding of working with communities
  • Demonstrated high standards of ethics, integrity, respect, and accountability
  • Demonstrated knowledge of volunteer management, training, and orientation
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community development and mobilization
  • Demonstrated expertise in the role of partnerships and community engagement in animating public policy work
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
What We Offer

Nova Scotia Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan. We are committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.

We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.