ABOUT US:

The West Elgin Community Health

Centre is part of a strong network

of community health centres across

the province. Together we commit to

providing health and social services

that are accountable, accessible,

efficient and governed by the

community.

Our team provides primary health

care, illness prevention and health

promotion services as well as a range

of community programs primarily

to the residents of Dutton Dunwich

and West Elgin municipalities. Our

diabetes services are open to anyone

and are offered at multiple locations

in Elgin County.

We believe that housing, education,

food and the environment all play a

role in health and well-being. We also

believe that language, literacy and

poverty should not get in the way of

receiving great care.

The Community Development and Program Assistant will support the Community

Services Team by providing assistance in the planning, development, execution,

monitoring and evaluation of various projects including a new community garden,

an existing community raised bed garden and a Peer Advocacy Program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of meetings of community

partners, community residents and staff related to various projects.

• Assist with writing and development of promotional materials for the

various projects to be shared with staff, clients, media and public.

• Assist with pre and post evaluations of the various projects and report

on outcomes.

• Work in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes

the determinants of health.

• Respect and value the diversity of communities and individuals.
• Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize

risk.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student attending or is enrolled to attend College or University in a

relevant health or social services program.

• Strong computer skills required. The successful candidate must be

comfortable developing virtual programming and using social media.

• Must have the ability to work remotely (from home) and at the office.
• Must be confident to work alone and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends according to program needs.
• Verification of full Covid-19 vaccination status or verified medical

exemption required as a condition of employment.

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check required