25.10 Health Promoter

**South East Health Unit** (SEHU) is a public health agency with over 500 staff and volunteers who deliver public health programs and services to the people of the South East region. As of January 1st, 2025, SEHU is a newly merged entity of three legacy public health units, each with its own collective agreement. This process may result in the same role with similar job postings appearing at different locations or with varying compensation rates. If you are unsure which posting applies to you or have questions about the role, pay, or location, please contact us.

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Together with the Healthy Communities team, the Health Promoter will work to advance initiatives related to chronic disease prevention, well-being, substance use, and injury prevention. Immediate topics of focus may include but are not limited to cannabis use, mental health, and health equity.

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive health promotion programs using a variety of strategies which include a) building healthy public policy, b) creating supportive environments, c) strengthening community action, d) developing personal skills, e) reorienting health services.
- Assesses, analyzes, and applies surveillance information related to topics relevant to community health to determine community need, including identification of health inequities and priority populations. Uses a variety of assessment methods and reviews evidence to plan, act, and evaluate public health interventions.
- Increases knowledge, raises awareness, and influences public opinion on health issues of public health importance.
- Identifies appropriate course of action and makes recommendations based on in-depth analysis and understanding of underlying issues. Supports delivery of the municipal liaison program including assessment, documentation, and support for development of healthy public policies and community safety and well-being plans.
- Initiates, develops, and fosters relationships with key community partners, including but not limited to, municipal administration, boards of education, law enforcement, business, non-profit organizations, resident coalitions, and others, to collaboratively engage in health promotion initiatives.
- Utilises various strategies to build and strengthen community participation and improve capacity for action around shared health priorities.
- Works both independently and with internal and external teams/committees to plan timelines and meet deliverables of multiple projects and prioritize work accordingly.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education**
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Health Education or equivalent.
- Master’s degree considered an asset.

**Experience**
- Two years of related experience preferred.
- Previous experience working with public health or community organizations in a similar role is an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Knowledge of evidence-informed decision-making, health promotion strategies, and health equity.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office) and a demonstrated ability to learn new software programs.
- Immunizations must be up-to-date and maintained in compliance with all applicable SEHU policies.
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check.

**Working Conditions**:
Interacting with clients in a variety of community, and institutional locations and flexible working hours required, with weekend or evening hours as needed; additional hours/shifts may be based on operational requirements. Normal working hours are 8:30AM - 4:30PM.

If you are interested in applying, we would encourage you to review our Submission Guidelines on our website.
- South East Health Unit (formerly Hastings Prince Edward Public Health) is situated and provides services on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee people._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $72,959.00-$84,610.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-02