Public Health Project Specialist

Lead complex public health projects for Niagara Region while applying project governance, quality improvement, and strategic planning expertise in a hybrid work model.

This full-time temporary Program Specialist reports to the Manager of Planning, Evaluation, and Continuous Quality Improvement. The role manages project life cycles, improves operational processes, and supports divisional planning. Responsibilities connect organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, community needs, and measurable outcomes.

• Lead projects from initiation through implementation, monitoring, and close
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and risk strategies
• Track performance indicators, scope changes, resources, and project outcomes
• Apply Lean methods, process mapping, root cause analysis, and control plans
• Facilitate strategic planning, assessments, reviews, and recommendations

• Post-secondary degree in public health or related discipline
• Three years of recent relevant public health experience
• Knowledge of project management techniques, tools, and software
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma
• Strong facilitation, presentation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Bring public health project leadership, Lean improvement, and strategic planning skills to Niagara Region’s Health Promotion division.