Health Promoter, Senior's Oral Health

Regional Municipality of Peel

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)
• 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
• Knowledge of 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)
• Competence in Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with supporting work related to health promotion, oral health would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level