Health Promoter

Posting #152026

Health promoter (Re-Post)

Temporary, full-Time (18 months, current vacancy)

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

Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a position of Health Promoter to be 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. 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:
• 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.