Health Promoter; Program Officer Admin C; Health Promotion & Prev - Mental Health & Addictions

Position: Health Promoter (Program Officer Admin C) - Health Promotion & Prev - Mental Health & Addictions
Location: Kings County (Kingston)

Type of Employment:
Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Req

Location:

Western Zone, Chipman Facility

Department: MHA WZ Health Promotion & Prevention

Union: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position

Posting Closing Date: 18-Nov-26

About The Opportunity
The Health Promoter plays a critical role in the mission of the Team to help Nova Scotians thrive and lead flourishing lives. The Health Promotion Team takes positive action across Nova Scotia to promote mental wellness and health equity, as well as supporting substance use and gambling related harm prevention and reduction efforts. We are focused on population health level action and engage and collaborate with a range of community partners.

The Health Promotion Team is not only an incubator of ideas to improve the community health of Nova Scotia but we are focused on getting results, outcomes and taking action. As part of the Provincial Health Promotion Team within the Community Wellness Supports Portfolio, and reporting to the Provincial Manager — Health Promotion, the Health Promoter is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion initiatives across the life-span.

These initiatives will be designed to prevent and reduce the harms and injuries associated with substance use, gambling and to promote mental wellness and health equity. Working as part of a diverse team both provincially and in the Western Zone, the Health Promoter must have advanced knowledge of health promotion strategies and theories, healthy public policy, population health, harm reduction, and the social, structural and commercial determinants of health.

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion or Health Education preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Minimum 1 year related experience utilizing health promotion frameworks to inform healthy public policy changes and to develop programs aimed at promoting health, preventing disease, and enhancing population health outcomes

Background and experience in research methods, policy development, analysis and critical appraisal including awareness of evidence informed decision making

Strong analytical ability to interpret data and communicate results in a way that is meaningful to key audiences

Knowledge of local community resources

Experience in facilitation, project management, planning, problem-solving and organizational skills

Proficient in Windows & Microsoft Office Suite Package with superior skills in in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook programs

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, manages time efficiently, adheres to timelines, follows team and individualized work plans, and prioritizes tasks.

Non-violent crisis intervention, Mental Health First Aid, CPR/Standard First Aid preferred

Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and appropriate insurance coverage is required

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

Full Time Long Assignment - 70 Hours Bi Weekly

Approximately 12 Months

Dates are subject to change

Compensation And Benefits
$35.81 - $45.00 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself.

At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.