Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Manager, Healthy Living, is responsible for developing public health communication strategies and health promotion interventions, applying knowledge of the social determinants of health, health promotion and community development; conducting environmental scans and political analysis to develop recommendations based on health policy frameworks and evidence-based literature; identifying program priorities by reviewing and analyzing existing epidemiological, behavioural and socio-demographic data, and thorough assessments of community assets and needs; and collaborating with community partners to help promote an evidence-informed population health promotion approach that includes identifying health issues and strategically engaging in programming, education, advocacy, capacity building, and policy initiatives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses community needs and analyzes information with respect to public health issues.

Conducts literature and environmental scans to determine best practices for health promotion and social marketing initiatives.

Identifies and recommends strategies to achieve program objectives and ensure the delivery of a comprehensive program, based on program budgets.

Incorporates teaching-learning principles and behavioural change strategies to encourage individuals and communities to improve their health.

Ensures health promotion products meet Regional, Departmental and Branch standards.

Facilitates and coordinates the development of communication plans and social marketing strategies for programs and services including issues management, media and advertising campaigns.

Identifies emerging health trends and issues and provides analysis based on evidence; prepares briefings, reports and recommendations that will influence strategic initiatives, programs and policy development that will impact health outcomes.

Conducts research and analysis utilizing various data sources including the internet, social media, peer reviewed literature and focus groups.

Collaborates with community partners in development of partnerships to improve access to clients and community.

Acts as a program representative on internal or external committees, as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Public Health with a focus on Health Promotion; or equivalent approved combination of education and experience.

Minimum three (3) years of experience in community based health promotion program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including conducting situational assessments and environmental scans to identify community assets, resources, challenges and gaps.

Experience in evidence-based health promotion program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

Experience with developing plans to implement program goals, objectives, evaluation, and implementation steps, including budgets.

Knowledge of and experience with social media, and conducting research, including the analysis of statistical data and trends.

Critical understanding of theoretical approaches, methods and strategies required for health promotion activities and interventions.

Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.

NOTE

All York Region Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with the Region's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

Job Requirements:

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Manager, Healthy Living, is responsible for developing public health communication strategies and health promotion interventions, applying knowledge of the social determinants of health, health promotion and community development; conducting environmental scans and political analysis to develop recommendations based on health policy frameworks and evidence-based literature; identifying program priorities by reviewing and analyzing existing epidemiological, behavioural and socio-demographic data, and thorough assessments of community assets and needs; and collaborating with community partners to help promote an evidence-informed population health promotion approach that includes identifying health issues and strategically engaging in programming, education, advocacy, capacity building, and policy initiatives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses community needs and analyzes information with respect to public health issues.

Conducts literature and environmental scans to determine best practices for health promotion and social marketing initiatives.

Identifies and recommends strategies to achieve program objectives and ensure the delivery of a comprehensive program, based on program budgets.

Incorporates teaching-learning principles and behavioural change strategies to encourage individuals and communities to improve their health.

Ensures health promotion products meet Regional, Departmental and Branch standards.

Facilitates and coordinates the development of communication plans and social marketing strategies for programs and services including issues management, media and advertising campaigns.

Identifies emerging health trends and issues and provides analysis based on evidence; prepares briefings, reports and recommendations that will influence strategic initiatives, programs and policy development that will impact health outcomes.

Conducts research and analysis utilizing various data sources including the internet, social media, peer reviewed literature and focus groups.

Collaborates with community partners in development of partnerships to improve access to clients and community.

Acts as a program representative on internal or external committees, as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Public Health with a focus on Health Promotion; or equivalent approved combination of education and experience.

Minimum three (3) years of experience in community based health promotion program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including conducting situational assessments and environmental scans to identify community assets, resources, challenges and gaps.

Experience in evidence-based health promotion program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Experience with developing plans to implement program goals, objectives, evaluation, and implementation steps, including budgets.

Knowledge of and experience with social media, and conducting research, including the analysis of statistical data and trends.

Critical understanding of theoretical approaches, methods and strategies required for health promotion activities and interventions.

Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.