Community Health Board Coordinator

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Community Health Board Coordinator to support community health boards and promote health planning. The role emphasizes partnership with boards, volunteers, and training initiatives, aligned to the CHB Operations Manual.

Hybrid work with flexible location within Antigonish, Guysborough & Straight Richmond catchment; 75 hours biweekly; salary $34.79–$42.06 hourly. Relevant education with community health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in health education/promotion, public health, community development, adult education, or a combination of education and experience in community health.
• 2 years of related experience required.
• Foundations of Public Participation Certificate (IA-P2) is an asset.
• Cultural competency and cultural safety training is an asset.
• Experience working with community-based organizations, groups or projects.
• Knowledge of health promotion, the prevention continuum and population health assessment.
• Knowledge of program planning and evaluation methods (including logic models).
• Experience in community health planning, development and public engagement.
• Experience in volunteer board development, working with diverse groups.
• Report writing, facilitation, and knowledge of adult education principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to think and act independently and strategically; work as part of a team.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Community Health Boards to achieve their mandate.
• Facilitate a collaborative community health planning cycle using population health principles.
• Assist with Board recruitment, volunteer support, training and operations.
• Contribute to ongoing CHB operations guided by the provincial CHB Operations Manual.
• Coordinate with the Zone Manager and Zone Administrative Assistant to support boards.

Skills

Report writing

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Independent thinking

Team collaboration

Public engagement

Strategic thinking

Multilingual (French preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health education/promotion, public health, community development, adult education, or related field

Job description

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Req ID: 226542
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Department: PEC-Community Health Board EZ
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUAdmin ProfessionalsPosition
Posting Closing Date: 25-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Zone Manager, the Community Health Board Coordinator provides support to the community health boards to achieve the mandate of Community Health Boards as outlined in the Health Authorities Act and regulations. The Community Health Board Coordinator is a contributing member of the Public Engagement and Community Health Boards Support team and supports the Community Health Boards in facilitating a collaborative community health planning cycle, by using a population health approach and applying the principles of community development and health promotion. The Community Health Board Coordinator facilitates organizational development; and assists with Board recruitment, volunteer support, training, and other functions that contribute to the successful ongoing operations of Community Health Boards. The key responsibility of the Community Health Board Coordinator is, with the direction of the Zone Manager and with support of the Zone Administrative Assistant, to support the Community Health Boards via the tasks and guidelines outlined in the provincial CHB Operations Manual.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelors degree in Health education/promotion, public health, community development, adult education, or a combination of relevant education and work experience in community health or community development
• 2 years of related experience required
• Foundations of Public Participation Certificate (International Association for Public Participation) is considered an asset
• Cultural competency and cultural safety training considered an asset
• Experience working with community-based organizations, groups or projects
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of the principles of health promotion, the prevention continuum and population health assessment
• Knowledge and experience with program planning and evaluation methods (including logic models)
• Experience in community health planning, community development and community or public engagement
• Experience in volunteer board development, working with diverse groups and teams in a community setting
• Demonstrated skills in report writing, facilitation and knowledge of the principles of adult education
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work
• Ability to think and act independently and strategically
• Ability to work constructively as part of a larger team
• Ability to organize workload and meet deadlines
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• This position utilizes a hybrid work model & location is flexible within the catchment area: Antigonish, Guysborough & Straight Richmond

Compensation and Benefits

$34.79 - $42.06 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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