Health Promoter - Public Health

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Public Health Manager, Assistant Manager or Consultant the Health Promoter, works in collaboration with the team and system partners to address local population health needs and to take action to improve population health and reduce health inequities. The Health Promoter collaborates with partners across multiple system levels to create supportive social, economic, and physical environments that protect and promote health.

The Health Promoter champions effective health promotion and fosters cooperation, collaboration, and coordination with and between partners.

• Bachelor of Health Promotion (or equivalent degree) and 3 years of relevant experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the employer
• Experience in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs, policies, services, and initiatives
• Experience in effectively developing and working in partnerships
• Experience in facilitating public participation and appropriate levels of community
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Core Competencies for Public Health and LEADS
• Understanding of a population based approach
• Demonstrates success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners to support Public Health work
• Demonstrated team-building skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting with a strong focus on citizen/community
• Demonstrated understanding of the influence of the social determinants of health and health equity on population health
• Experience with or knowledge of supportive resources such as health impact assessments
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

• Permanent full-time position; 70hours biweekly
• Travel to other sites or throughout the province required. Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

$35.79 - $44.98 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.

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.