Health Educator

Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 18 - Type of Position - an Addition to Staff - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $49.46 - $53.76 - Department - York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Public Health -> Child and Family Health - Location PH CFH & HP - 17150 Yonge Street, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHAT WE OFFER** Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. - **Defined Benefit Pension Program** - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - **Employer of Choice** - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - **Benefits and Wellness** - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation. - **Inclusive and Diverse Workforce**: - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership. **ABOUT THE ROLE** Reporting to the Manager, Child and Family Health, is responsible for developing, marketing and delivering programs to achieve the standards and requirements of the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) and Protocols, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care pursuant to Section 7 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.H.7. for the defined area of program and responsibility. **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING** - Identifies and recommends strategies to achieve program objectives and ensure the delivery of a comprehensive program. - Identifies and develops liaisons with community agencies, coalitions, schools, and key individuals to collaborate on initiatives targeted to promoting the health of the specified population. - Develops, implements, and evaluates initiatives to promote the health of the target population by advocacy, guideline and policy development and legislative initiatives. - Develops and delivers training to diverse groups, including staff. - Develops, implements, and evaluates educational and promotional materials related to programs and community initiatives. - Establishes and maintains internal and external liaisons to ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion strategies. - Compiles and analyzes statistical information for health program needs and interprets the health education implication for programs. - Develops reports and proposals. - Participates on various internal and external committees and task forces as directed. - Provides information to the public and agencies regarding programs and services provided in conjunction with other Department Branches. - Performs other related duties as assigned. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR** - Successful completion of a university degree in Health, Health Promotion, Communication, or a related discipline with strong emphasis on marketing and program development or approved equivalent combination of education and experience. - Minimum one (1) year experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating community wide initiatives and programs using demonstrated skills in marketing. - Satisfactory Police Criminal Background Check. - Experience in writing reports and grant proposals and in conducting research, including the analysis of statistical data and trends. - Hiring for Newmarket and Markham locations - Council Approval D