Contract

Location: To Be Determined

Start Date: May 4, 2026

Terms: Full-Time, 35 hrs. per week, COPE-E 521 Contract May 4, 2026, to March 31, 2029

Salary: $37.57 – $44.35 per hour based on experience

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative professional to join our forward-thinking team, where creativity and initiative are highly valued. The successful candidate will work in a self-directed manner collaborating with programs, municipalities, community partners, priority populations, schools, health care providers, and workplaces to meet the requirements of our health unit program teams and the Ontario Public Health Program Standards. The position involves collaboration, mobilization, facilitating healthy public policy, and all aspects of program planning, including development, coordination, implementation, evaluation, and consultation to both staff and the community. Currently, the primary focus of this position is supporting Dental Health Services.

Benefits with Position:

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         OMERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan

·         Paid Statutory Holidays per year

·         Personal and family sick leave coverage

Qualifications:

·   Baccalaureate degree in health science or applied science (health promotion).

·   Minimum two years’ experience in community health promotion programming grounded in population health, health policy analysis and development, community development, social marketing, media advocacy, application of health promotion theories and principles of adult education.

·  Experience in leading health-related projects, including demonstrated ability to facilitate partnerships with diverse groups.

·  Ability to critically assess applied health research and develop detailed program proposals and reports.

· Demonstrated ability in program planning and evaluation using evidence-based practices.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

· Experience working with minimal direction and offering leadership in a team setting.

· Ability to use computer technology including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).

· Ability to work flexible hours as required.

Other: 

• • All new Northwestern Health Unit employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code
  • Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided.
  • Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to start of work
  • As part of the application process, along with your resume, please complete and submit the NWHU Application Form; please include the Job Posting number as part of your submission
  • We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
  • Deadline for Applications: April 24, 2026