Health Promoter

Posting #072026

HEALTH PROMOTER

TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME (18 MONTHS, CURRENT VACANCY)

County Of Brant & City of Brantford

At Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH), our people are our greatest strength. As one of Ontario's public health units, we are determined defenders of community health. Our public health focus on prevention, protection, and promotion contributes to healthier outcomes across Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk.

We are unshakeable in our commitment to being a trusted and authentic source of public health knowledge, guided by the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ontario Public Health Standards. We safeguard the well-being of everyone – no matter who they are or where they come from.

About the position: As a Health Promoter, you will be an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to enhancing community engagement and public health awareness. Your responsibilities will include planning, coordinating, and participating in population-based health promotion activities in order to effectively meet Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) including policy development, community development, coalition building, health information resources development, etc. Acting as a liaison with community partners, you will initiate and deliver impactful activities such as presentations, workshops, and promotional materials in various community programs and services.

In addition, you will plan and execute ongoing communications campaigns across different program areas within GEPH and assist in coordinating community initiatives. Collaboration with Health Unit staff, community agencies, and partners is essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in public health and community well-being.

If you're a Health Promoter who is driven by promoting health, preventing disease, and injuries, to make a meaningful impact and help shape a healthier future for our community, we'd love to have you on our team.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Successfully completed post-secondary school with a bachelor's degree in health promotion, health sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum three years of practical experience in health promotion.
• Knowledge and experience in community engagement strategies (individuals, groups, and populations) community development and partnerships.
• Ability to support programs to emphasize population health, the promotion of health, advocacy and community engagement to meet local needs and the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS).
• Assists in the gathering of information and data required to facilitate and implement program evaluations
• Demonstrated expertise regarding determinants of health and health equity; public health; knowledge translation; change management
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and independently as an integral team member.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with the ability to facilitate meetings; present and exchange information both internally and externally.
• Possess proven organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Ability to work with priority populations using tact, sensitivity, non-judgmental and inclusive service to all clients.
• As this role requires the individual to attend events and programs outside of normal business hours, the position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends on a semi-regular basis.
• Computer skills with the ability to use software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Effective research skills and experience in literature review are considered an asset.
• A valid Ontario driver's license and use of a reliable vehicle.
• Required to provide proof of immunization records including the full series of COVID-19 vaccination.

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Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly wage range: $ $41.13/hr
• Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program available. Opportunity to opt into the OMERS pension plan.

Terms of Employment:

70 hours in a two-week period. Employment conditions are in accordance with the ONA Allied Collective Agreement and Grand Erie Public Health policies and procedures.

Please apply with your confidential cover letter and resume quoting Posting #072026 by February 13, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of this competition only and is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and assessing applicants. These tools are designed to support our recruitment process but do not make final hiring decisions. All interview and hiring decisions are made by human resources and hiring managers