Healthy Smiles Ontario - HPS - CUPE

Job Description

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5 : 00 AM | Expires Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 4 : 59 AM

CUPE 543.3 band 9

ONA

Contract - up to 12 months

Oral Health Department

Windsor Site

posting close date : February 13, 2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Health Promotion Specialist (HPS) works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a population health promotion framework. Guided by the principles of need, impact, capacity, partnership and collaboration, the HPS provides research and analysis and has a key role in the planning, design, development, and evaluation of health promotion, programs, services, communication campaigns and policies as described in relevant sections of the Ontario Public Health Standards : requirements for Programs, Services, and Accountability (2018). The position involves working inter-departmentally as well as with human service professionals, workplace contacts, community groups, media coalitions etc.

This position supports the on-going operations of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. The successful candidate must work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all policies and procedures of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.

Position Responsibilities

The main responsibilities and desired qualities of a health promotion specialist are listed below and are based on the Pan-Canadian Health Promoter Competencies areas : Public Health Sciences; Assessment and Analysis; Policy and Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation; Partnerships, Collaboration and Advocacy; Diversity and Inclusiveness, Communication, Leadership (PHAC, 2014).

The list of duties is not all-inclusive and may be modified as public health programs change and as health unit need requires. Specific duties include :

• Develops, coordinates, implements, monitors and evaluates comprehensive community public health education / promotion strategies designed to meet the needs of various target groups within the community and in accordance with the principles of health promotion and related competencies
• Initiates, coordinates, implements and evaluates public health education / promotion projects, grants and studies
• Serves as liaison to and coordinates activities locally, regionally and provincially
• Serves on community advisory boards
• Provides direction and support to other health unit staff on a project basis
• Designs, develops, implements and analyzes results of evaluation tools used to assess the community’s public health needs
• Identifies the need for, develops, coordinates and conducts public health in-service training for health care, social service, and community groups
• Confers with county and municipal officials, community leaders, and their WECHU manager regarding health promotion issues and needs
• Provides technical assistance and consultation to community agencies, health care organizations, schools, industries and other community groups
• Develops and prepares appropriate written and communication materials for WECHU, including reports, educational pamphlets, brochures and posters, social media messages
• Plans, writes, coordinates and / or edits public health information materials related to assigned program areas for use by the media
• Provides responsive, high quality service to Windsor – Essex County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner
• Apply an Equity lens to all aspects of work

Position Qualifications

Education, training, & experience

Skills and Abilities to :

Additional Requirements :

This position includes the option of hybrid work, whereby employees may be able to work remotely or from the office, based on departmental needs, job duties and personal work preferences. The successful candidate must reside within the province of Ontario and must be available to attend the office upon request.

ONA Salary Grid

CUPE Salary Grid

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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