Health Promoter

Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 11 - Type of Position - an Addition to Staff - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $53.44 - $58.08 - 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** **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING** - Assesses community needs and analyzes information with respect to public health issues. - Conducts literature and environmental scans to determine best practices for health promotion and social marketing initiatives. - Identifies and recommends strategies to achieve program objectives and ensure the delivery of a comprehensive program, based on program budgets. - Incorporates teaching-learning principles and behavioural change strategies to encourage individuals and communities to improve their health. - Ensures health promotion products meet Regional, Departmental and Branch standards. - Facilitates and coordinates the development of communication plans and social marketing strategies for programs and services including issues management, media and advertising campaigns. - Identifies emerging health trends and issues and provides analysis based on evidence; prepares briefings, reports and recommendations that will influence strategic initiatives, programs and policy development that will impact health outcomes. - Conducts research and analysis utilizing various data sources including the internet, social media, peer reviewed literature and focus groups. - Collaborates with community partners in development of partnerships to improve access to clients and community. - Participates on various internal and external committees and task forces as directed. - Acts as a program representative on internal or external committees, as assigned. - May occasionally be required to respond to emergency situations outside of normal business hours, as related to the Departmental Emergency Plan. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR** - Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Public Health with a focus on Health Promotion; or equivalent approved combination of education and experience. - Minimum three (3) years of experience in community based health promotion program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including conducting situational assessments and environmental scans to identify community assets, resources, challenges and gaps. - Experience with developing plans to implement program goals, objectives, evaluation, and implementation steps, including budgets. - Knowledge of and experience with social media, and conducting research, including the analysis of statistical data and trends. - Critical understan