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

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, applying critical 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

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

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