School Health Promoter - Public Health

​Req ID: 189872
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital  
Department: PH School
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 4-Nov-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Healthy Communities, the Health Promoter, works in collaboration with the Regional Centre for Education and Public Health Healthy Communities to address local population health needs and to take action to improve population health and reduce health inequities focused on the school environments. The Health Promoter is responsible to support the implementation of Healthy School Communities/Health Promoting Schools (HSC/HPS) models and plans with designated Regional Centre for Educations. The Health Promoter is the champion for healthy school communities/health promoting schools work, fosters cooperation, collaboration, and coordination with and between school communities as well as with and between school and health personnel.  The position requires a strong background in health promotion, understanding of comprehensive school health, community development, knowledge of the school system and a solid track record in building strategic partnerships.

The School Health Promoter, using evidence informed strategies, seeks and advocates for policy and system change through community engagement, coalition building and partnership development. The Health Promoter continually assesses understanding of community’s health through ongoing and informal means (gathers local intelligence, seeks out experiences and stories) and conducts formal community health assessment processes. The Health Promoter uses persuasive communication techniques and strong facilitation skills to bring others along in the work to create system/culture change. Evidence is translated on an ongoing basis throughout the planning cycle (assessment, development, implementation and evaluation) to build understanding and to motivate and inspire action, among colleagues and with community partners.   For direction and guidance the position is accountable to the HSC/HPS governance structure within their respective Regional Centre for Education

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Baccalaureate degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Education, Community Youth Development, or other relevant field with 3-5 years' relevant experience required.
• Masters’ degree preferred.
• Recent experience in advocating for healthy public policies at a local or provincial level; initiating, establishing and mobilizing multi-sector partnerships; and gathering and analyzing information to identify public health issues
• Knowledge of, and/or experience with the Education system
• Incumbent must have or be willing to acquire knowledge and skills in epidemiology and surveillance through the Public Health Agency of Canada Skills Enhancement for Health Surveillance program
• Understanding of a population-based approach
• Demonstrates the core competencies for public health as outlined in the job analysis
• Knowledge of Health Protection Act and other relevant regulations, legislation and acts
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including team building, negotiation, and conflict management
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting with a strong focus on citizen/community
• Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation as travel will be required
• Competencies in other languages an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position / 70 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$35.09 - $44.09 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.