Health Promoter

**Posting #132025**

**HEALTH PROMOTER**

**TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME (12 MONTHS)**

**HALDIMAND-NORFOLK**

At Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH), our greatest asset is our team. As one of Ontario’s regional public health units, we are dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of communities within the County of Brant, City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. Our work is guided by the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ontario Public Health Standards, ensuring that our programs and services meet the highest standards of public health practice.

As a trusted leader in our community, we are committed to fostering healthy communities through prevention, education, and health promotion, while working in collaboration with local partners to address the unique needs of our diverse populations. Join us at Grand Erie Public Health and become a valuable member of our dedicated team working towards our commitment to fostering a healthier future for our communities.

**About the position**: The Health Promoter is responsible for assessing, promoting, and enhancing health and preventing disease and injuries. This role uses population-health approaches based on health promotion theories and evidence to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion strategies, ensuring alignment with the Public Health Core Competencies as outlined by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

**If you are passionate about promoting health, preventing disease and injuries, and performing meaningful work that will support a healthier community, we want you on our team.**

**Qualifications and Competencies**:

- Four-year University degree in a related discipline (Health Education/Health Promotion/Sciences), or equivalent.
- One to two years’ experience to be familiar with scope of position.
- Conduct situational assessments including analysis of data, evidence and environmental scan findings.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary for health promotion practices in the areas of population-health promotion, determinants of health and health equity.
- Develop, implement, evaluate and oversee evidence-based health promotion programs/plans which meet Ontario Public Health standards and requirements.
- Facilitate community mobilization and build community capacity around shared health priorities.
- Contributes to the identification and prioritization of areas for improvement within the six dimensions of quality (safe, effective, efficient, timely, person-centred and equitable).
- Contribute to health-related policy development and advocacy that reflects community needs.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with colleagues in a systematic approach to quality improvement, including the definition of the purpose and scope; development, testing, and implementation of change ideas; and measurements of reach and impact.
- Review, develop, and/ or acquire health promotion resources.
- A valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle.
- Required to have full COVID-19 immunization and can provide evidence of status.

Terms and conditions of employment in accordance with the CUPE 4700 Collective Agreement. Starting wage range: $43.71/hr. - $44.71/hr. Opportunity to opt in to OMERS pension plan and comprehensive Health and Dental benefits package.

Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.