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About the Role
Reporting to the Community Health & Well-being Manager, the Health Promotion Specialist will play a coordinating role in the analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, interventions, projects, and policies related to health promotion across the lifespan.
Responsibilities
- Provides expert advice and consultation on health issues to management, staff, the Board of Health, external groups, community professionals, leaders, and the public.
- Assesses population and community health needs and analyzes public health issues.
- Coordinates evidence-based reviews to determine effective public health interventions.
- Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates public health initiatives using health promotion strategies.
- Collaborates with Public Health program staff in strategic and operational planning.
- Identifies emerging issues and trends related to population health and health inequities.
- Analyzes information and prepares materials to guide management and staff on programs, projects, and priorities.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates divisional projects and programs related to health and well-being.
- Identifies opportunities to strengthen and implement municipal, provincial, and federal legislation and strategies.
- Develops policy recommendations for health issues at all government levels.
- Coordinates and facilitates in-service training, staff orientation, and development programs.
- Drafts, revises, and recommends resource materials for staff and the public.
- Liaises, consults, and collaborates with internal and external groups, agencies, organizations, committees, and partners.
- Conducts situational analyses, environmental scans, and jurisdictional reviews.
- Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates programs, policies, and services.
- Supports research and writing for briefing materials, reports, and funding proposals.
- Prepares and makes presentations, and responds to inquiries from staff, officials, agencies, and the public.
- Collaborates on applied public health research, field studies, epidemiological studies, and student training.
- Represents the Division and communicates divisional priorities at meetings, workshops, and committees.
Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of a baccalaureate degree and extensive experience.
- Considerable experience in developing programs, policies, and procedures.
- Considerable experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion strategies across the lifespan.
- Considerable experience in leading and organizing complex projects, managing concurrent projects and meeting timelines.
- Considerable experience in developing and implementing training and/or education sessions.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting data to inform decision-making.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, facilitation, and conflict management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentation development, and communication planning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team and foster relationships with stakeholders.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call, overtime, evenings, and weekends.
- Possession of a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and access to a vehicle is an asset.
- Community Health and Well-being Directorate experience is an asset.
Skills
- Health Promotion Strategies
- Evidence-based Reviews
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Planning
- Policy Development
- Project Management
- Training and Development
- Data Analysis
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Facilitation Skills
- Conflict Management
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Teamwork
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS Power Point
Location
- 1530 Markham Road
- 5100 Yonge St
- 850 Coxwell Ave
Work Type
- Full-time
- Temporary
Experience Level
- Considerable experience in developing programs, policies and procedures
- Considerable experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion strategies across the lifespan
- Considerable experience in leading and organizing complex projects, effectively managing and meeting timelines for concurrent projects
- Considerable experience in developing and implementing training and/or education sessions
Education Level
- Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field
- Baccalaureate degree and extensive experience
Salary/Compensations
- $50.41 - $55.24 per hour
About the Company
- The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
- The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization.
- We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Equal Opportunity
- The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
- Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
- Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.