Health Promoter, Substance Use Prevention Team

Job Description

Health Promoter Substance Use Prevention Team

Health Services Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

Status: (1) Contract Full Time (Duration: 13 months)

Hiring Range: $81977 - $92224 (plus comprehensive benefits)

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 7120 Hurontario St. Mississauga ON

Hours of work:35 hour/week

The Substance Use and Harm Reduction section within the Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Division is responsible for delivering programs and services to reduce substance-related harms. As a Health Promoter supporting the Peel Substance Strategy you will support the implementation and evaluation of evidence-informed initiatives that reduce substance-related harms and promote healthier communities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to population-level strategies that address the social determinants of health advance health equity and build more inclusive communities for all residents.

What you will do in this role:

• Plan support develop implement and evaluate health promotion programs policies and strategies
• Interpret and analyze information to provide program-related recommendations
• Participate in research projects including team sectional or divisional projects
• Conduct community needs assessments and situational assessments
• Prepare detailed documentation reports briefing notes scoping reviews and statistical analyses
• Develop written and visual communication products such as for social media websites and presentations
• Transfer or seek to transfer public health knowledge and skill
• Develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
• Work to facilitate community mobilization and/or strengthen community capacities to take action on and improve health issues
• Apply health promotion knowledge and knowledge of public health sciences including population health social determinants of health epidemiology and applicable legislation
• Ensure that issues of diversity ethnicity language and culture are reflected in health promotion planning and programs

What the role requires:

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)
• University degree in a relevant health-related field
• Minimum 1-year related experience in program planning development implementation and evaluation
• Background and understanding of research methods policy development analysis and critical appraisal including awareness of evidence-informed decision making
• Knowledge of public health sciences including population health social determinants of health epidemiology and applicable legislation
• Competence in Windows Word Excel Access PowerPoint and Outlook programs
• Apply knowledge regarding concepts of population health health equity social determinants of health and strategies for health promotion to guide practice
• Utilize research and evidence applyingcritical appraisal skills and evidence-informed decision making to inform policies programs and practice
• Collaborate with partners in the development of program planning strategy implementation and evaluation of initiatives and materials
• Collaborate to identify and address barriers to health behaviour change in order to achieve improved health outcomes maintaining networks through various community contacts

Skills/Abilities:

• Well-developed and proven written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and apply data
• Demonstrated facilitation partnership/collaboration project management planning problem-solving and organizational skills
• Work in a self-directed manner within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment to design and deliver programming

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health Dental Vision benefit plan including psychological health effective start date
• Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Be Bold. Think Big. Join Us.

Work Mode & Job Location: Hybrid; at 7120 Hurontario Street Mississauga

In this role youll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be conducted in-person at 7120 Hurontario Street Mississauga.

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About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.

Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.

Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact

Please be advised Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings interview dates) it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

Employment Type : Temp
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1