Health and Wellness Promoter - BQWCHC

Location: Quinte Shores, East Northumberland County & Prince Edward County (Picton)

Health and Wellness Promoter Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre (BQWCHC)
Permanent Full Time (1.0 FTE) - 2 positions available $56,511.00 – $68,686.80/annually, working 35 hrs per week.

Start date:

(1) Effective immediately, (1) Effective February 1, 2027

Job Summary:

The Health and Wellness Promoter is a health and wellness champion, promoting positive change in the community. This role is responsible for group-based programming, health promotion education and community development activities that help people feel their best – physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. As part of the Community Health Team, this role is about meeting people where they are at and making wellness feel possible, accessible and even fun.
Why work here:
Monday-Friday
Values Driven Decision Making
Trauma-Informed Approach
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Design, coordinate and assist in delivering health promotion strategies at the Centre (e.g. skill building and health education, advocacy, individual and community capacity building through empowerment and community development)
Champion health and wellbeing, raise awareness on issues that affect physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing and advocate on behalf of community members affected by those issues
Participate in social prescribing initiatives, connecting individuals to activities that promote wellbeing and social connection
Engage with the community, with a focus on priority populations, to identify needs, strengths, interests and opportunities to promote wellness in all its forms, including physical, mental and social wellbeing
Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate community development initiatives that promote health and wellness through a strengths-based approach and foster peer-to-peer connection and social inclusion
Plan, organize and facilitate or co-facilitate group programming and educational activities that reflect the needs, strengths and interests of our community
Work closely with individuals, groups, and organizations to identify needs, develop resources, and implement programs that address key health and wellness issues in our community
A copy of the full job description is available upon request.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary diploma in social services, community development, health promotion or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related health or social science field OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience; preferably in a community setting
Demonstrated knowledge of holistic health and wellness, health promotion and evidence-informed approaches to health education and skill development
Experience planning and facilitating group programming, educational workshops, or community-based activities
Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; an asset...
BQWCHC encourages applications from diverse communities including person with disabilities, the 2

SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, and racialized communities.
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We sincerely thank all applicants however, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.