Health Promoter, Seniors Oral Health

Health Promoter Seniors Oral Health

Health Services Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

Status: (1) Contract Full Time (6 Month Duration)

Salary Range: $79977.60 - $99972

Hiring Range: $79977.60 - $89974.80

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 7120 Hurontario street Mississauga ON

Hours of work:35 hour/week

The Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention division is seeking a self-directed persuasive and professional health promoter with experience and skill to plan promote develop implement and evaluate health promotion initiatives practices and programs for Seniors Oral Health. The Health Promoter will contribute to initiatives that promote equitable access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program for low-income seniors living in Peel.

What you will do in this role:

• Plan support develop implement and evaluate health promotion programs policies and strategies
• Interpret and analyze information to provide recommendations to supervisor or middle management for policy and/or program development
• Participate in research projects including team sectional or divisional projects
• Conduct community needs assessments and situational assessments
• Prepare detailed documentation program reports briefing notes scoping reviews and statistical analyses
• Develop written and visual communication products such as council reports briefing notes social media posts website pages and presentations
• Develop knowledge translation products for a variety of interest holders (i.e. children/parents seniors community partners and government organizations)
• Develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
• Work to facilitate community mobilization and/or strengthen community capacities to act on and improve health issues
• Apply health promotion knowledge and knowledge of public health sciences including population health social determinants of health health equity epidemiology and applicable legislation
• Ensure that dimensions of diversity equity and inclusion are reflected in health promotion planning and programs

What the role requires:

• University degree in a relevant health-related field
• Minimum 1-year related experience in program planning development implementation and evaluation
• Background knowledge and understanding of research methods policy implementation analysis and critical appraisal including awareness of evidence-informed decision-making
• Knowledge of public health sciences including population health social determinants of health epidemiology and applicable legislation
• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in using key theoretical models of health promotion
• Knowledgeof technical and professional procedures and standards as outlined in the Ontario Public Health Standards and Guidelines for Oral Health.
• Knowledge of publicly funded dental programs offered in Ontario (i.e. Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Healthy Smiles Ontario and the Canadian Dental Care Plan)
• Experience with supporting work related to health promotion oral health would be considered an asset.
• Competence in Windows Word Excel Access PowerPoint Outlook and SharePoint

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and apply data and/or evidence
• Strong understanding of health equity
• Strong political acuity
• Well-developed and proven written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated facilitation writing communication partnership/collaboration project management planning problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects

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Work Mode & Job Location: at 7120 Hurontario Street Mississauga

In this role youll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.

Interview:Ourrecruitmentprocesswill include video conference technology

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Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.

Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.

Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact

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