Health Promotion Specialist - Guelph, Canada - WDG Public Health

WDG Public Health

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Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Position Summary:

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of individuals and communities in Wellington County, Dufferin County and the City of Guelph.

With a vision of health and well-being for all, we strive to address the diverse health needs of our population through innovative programs and initiatives, upstream interventions and collaborative partnerships.

From immunization campaigns to disease surveillance and community health promotion, our team of dedicated professionals works to ensure the well-being of everyone in our communities.

As a workplace, WDG Public Health offers a dynamic environment where passion for public health meets professional excellence.

Employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of our communities while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work culture.

With ongoing opportunities for professional development, a commitment to work-life balance, competitive compensation and benefits and a strong sense of community within our organization, WDG Public Health is not only a great place to work but also a rewarding place to grow and thrive in your career.

Read our Strategic Plan on our Careers homepage for more about our vision, mission, values, goals and priorities.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to make a difference in the health of our communities, we invite you to apply.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

Optional defined benefit OMERS Pension Plan with 100% employer matching;
EFAP wellness program for individuals and family;
Employer paid parking;
35hour work week;
Many opportunities for growth and development.

WDG Public Health is a hybrid work environment. Certain employee groups may be permitted to work remotely based on the nature of the position and program. A minimum expectation of onsite presence is required, which will be dependent on operational needs.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Health Promotion Specialist participates in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion strategies and programs.

These strategies include community development, program planning and evaluation, coalition building, inter-community collaboration, policy development, social marketing, and health communications.

Areas of Responsibility include:

Provide health promotion expertise in research, planning, implementation, and evaluation of assigned program areas to support the work of the Agency.
Engage internal and external stakeholders in the development of communitybased health promotion strategies.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other communitybased health, social, and education agencies, professional groups, and business, as appropriate to assignment.
Facilitate community mobilization and build community capacity with partners around shared health priorities.
Provide health promotion technical expertise to community coalitions and organizations that partner with public health.
Contribute to policy development that reflects community needs.
Monitor program activities to assess and improve their implementation and effectiveness, including data collection, analysis, and reporting of indicators and outcomes.
Ensure the maintenance of statistics and data for the purpose of monitoring, evaluation, and planning of health promotion initiatives.
Plan, organize, and conduct educational workshops, inservices, and presentations for staff and the community.
Identify and develop educational materials and resources.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Position Effective:

June 3, 2024

Requirements:

Master's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Sciences, or a related discipline;
Minimum 2 years' experience in project planning and coordination, research, evaluation, knowledge mobilization, public policy development, and community development and mobilization;
Experience and expertise in additional health promotion strategies including health communication, coalition building, advocacy, and facilitation of evidence informed planning;
Demonstrated competencies in research and evaluation (qualitative and/or quantitative), research ethics, epidemiology, statistics, and associated computer software;
Ability to analyze and interpret population health data in accordance with established principles and methods;
Excellent presentation skills, written and verbal communications, and group facilitation skills;
Demonstrated project management skills, organization, computer skills, and attention to detail;
Ability to work with diverse groups.

Closing Statement:

We thank all applicants, however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

WDG Public Health is committed to providing accommodation during the recruitment process for people in accordance with th