Health field Jobs in Cole Harbour, NS

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Healthy Communities, the Health Promoter works with Consultants and Public Health colleagues to understand population health needs and apply health promotion strategies to improve health and reduce health inequities. The Health Promoter works with community partners across multiple levels to take action to create supportive social, economic, and physical environments that protect and promote health. The Health Promoter uses evidence informed strategies to advocate for healthy public policy and system change through community engagement, coalition building and partnership development. The Health Promoter continually assesses understanding of community health through ongoing and informal means (gathers local intelligence, seeks out experiences and stories) and uses formal community health assessment processes. The Health Promoter uses persuasive communication and strong facilitation skills to build partnerships to advance the work of system/culture change. The Health Promoter will use evidence throughout the planning cycle (assessment, development, implementation and evaluation) to build understanding, motivate and inspire action, among colleagues and community partners.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Masters' degree in Public Health or Health Promotion and 1 year experience required, or Bachelor of Health Promotion (or equivalent degree) and 3 years of relevant experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the employer
• Experience in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs, policies, services, and initiatives
• Experience in effectively developing and working in partnerships
• First Aid/ CPR Certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Core Competencies for Public Health and LEADS.
• Understanding of a population based approach
• Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners to support healthy communities work.
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict management skills; strong judgement, decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to deal with competing priorities, plan and be self-directed
• Demonstrated understanding of the influence of the social determinants of health and health equity on population health
• Experience with or knowledge of supportive resources such as health impact assessments
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting with a strong focus on citizen/community
• Travel will be required. A valid drivers' license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certification

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-time Position, 70 Hours Bi-weekly
• Approximate term of 12 months (Assignment length subject to change)

Compensation and Benefits

$35.79 - $44.98 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.