Health Promoter

3 weeks ago

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Health Promoter to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. As a Health Promoter, you will work in collaboration with other Healthy Communities Team Members to ensure policies and programs are planned and implemented towards improved population health, reduced health inequities, and a healthy public policy.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of a population-based approach and the ability to communicate effectively, including team building, negotiation, conflict management. They will also have the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting with a strong focus on citizen/community.

The Health Promoter will provide leadership and advanced knowledge in health promotion and community development theory and practice to promote and support the development of policies and physical, social, and built environments to reduce health inequities, address the determinants of health, and prevent chronic disease and injury.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Public Health or Health Promotion and 1 year of experience, or a Bachelor of Health Promotion and 3 years of experience. They will also have knowledge of the Health Protection Act and other relevant Regulations, Legislation & Acts.

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.

About You
  • Master's degree in Public Health or Health Promotion and 1 year of experience, or a Bachelor of Health Promotion and 3 years of experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of a population-based approach
  • Ability to communicate effectively, including team building, negotiation, conflict management
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting with a strong focus on citizen/community
  • Knowledge of the Health Protection Act and other relevant Regulations, Legislation & Acts
  • Ability to use computer software programs, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
  • Commitment to health and safety
Hours

Permanent Full Time/100% FTE / 70 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$44.09 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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