Kinesiologist - Community Health Initiative

3 weeks ago


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

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a highly skilled Kinesiologist to support a community-based health initiative focused on wellness and health programming. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other provider groups and services to offer programming and support.

Reporting to the Provincial Chronic Disease Management and Wellness Health Services Lead, Primary Health Care, the successful candidate will utilize behavior change methods and client-centered approaches to provide physical activity counselling and facilitate physical activity wellness programs. The incumbent will work in a team-focused environment, collaborating with Primary Health Care staff, family physicians, other health care providers, and community groups.

The Kinesiologist will be responsible for physical activity program development, implementation, and evaluation, and must possess excellent leadership skills. The incumbent will also be a member of an inter-professional team, collaborating with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participating in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solving problems, and sharing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement physical activity programs for individuals and groups
  • Provide physical activity counselling and education to clients
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers and community groups to offer programming and support
  • Conduct program evaluations and make recommendations for improvement
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to team goals and objectives

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from an accredited university
  • Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) designation required
  • One-year related experience working in a Primary Health Care setting or community-based team
  • Valid driver's license and daily access to a reliable vehicle for travel
  • Preferred experience in partnership development, stakeholder collaboration, and community development

Working Conditions:

  • 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Incentives:

$35.28 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.



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