Healthy Living Facilitator - Repost

Location: South Central Manitoba (Altona)

Department/Unit:  Public Health-Healthy Living

Work Location:

Boundary Trails Health Centre - Community Services Building

City:  Winkler

Hiring Status:  Permanent

FTE:  1.0

Employment arrangement:  In Person

Daily hours worked:  7.75

Anticipated shift:  Days - Occasional Evenings and Weekends as required

Annual base hours:  2015

Anticipated

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Position Overview
Experience

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in community health development and/or population health promotion.

Experience working with populations with diverse cultural and social backgrounds would be considered an asset.

Training and experience in mental health promotion would be considered an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Post‑secondary degree in a relevant health discipline.

Certification/Licensure/Registration
Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.

Demonstrated ability in marketing and evaluation of health promotion programs communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Demonstrated ability in leadership, using a broad range of comprehensive and multi‑faceted strategies to strengthen community action, re‑orientate health services, develop personal skills, create supportive environments and build healthy public policy.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.

Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.

Good work and attendance record.

Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all‑purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,.

Physical Requirements

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.

May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.

Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health‑Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

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