Consultant - Public Health Early Years

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Travel benefits

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in the Eastern Zone seeks an experienced Early Years Consultant to provide advanced knowledge, leadership, and coordination of public health workforce development focused on the early years. You will work with the team to strengthen skills, competencies and achievement among public health staff serving children ages 0–5.

The role involves advising on standards, coordinating activities across the zone and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in public health sciences or related field with 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s in public health or equivalent with 3–5 years relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and 7 years progressive leadership experience may be considered.
• Eligible for registration with a professional body as appropriate.
• Experience in planning, development and evaluation of public health programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced knowledge, leadership and coordination of public health workforce development in early years.
• Offer expert guidance to support quality practice across the zone and ensure alignment with standards.
• Collaborate with public health staff, zone leadership and partners to improve health outcomes for children aged 0–5.
• Monitor trends and knowledge to inform improvements in early years programming across the zone.
• Promote equity, social justice and self-determination in early years environments.

Skills

Leadership

Public health

LEADS proficiency

Partnership building

Program planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Master’s degree in public health or equivalent

Job description

Req ID: 222532
Location: Eastern Zone, Flexible Within the Zone
Department: PH EY Healthy Beginnings EZ
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Early Years, the Early Years Consultant provides advanced knowledge, leadership and coordination of public health work force development in the area of the early years. The position is responsible to work with the team and manager to strengthen skills, competencies and achievement amongst the public health team members focused on the early years.

The Consultant provides an expert level of advice to support and coordinate consistent and quality practice across the zone. The incumbent provides guidance, coordination and direction to staff to ensure alignment with established standards of practice, operational requirements and scientific developments. The incumbent also provides recommendations to the manager on quality initiatives and work practice changes or work force distribution to optimize efficiency.

The position works closely with public health staff, zone leadership, other NSHA consultants and leaders, local stakeholders and system and external partners to ensure consistent, effective and positive health outcomes for children aged 0-5. The Consultant demonstrates commitment to equity, social justice and self-determination to create supportive environments for the early years.

The Consultant collaborates with system and external partners, identifies and monitors key indicators, and supports knowledge exchange across the health system and other sectors. The Consultant spends time on a daily and weekly basis monitoring trends and gathering local evidence to inform process and operational improvements to early years programming across the zone.

The Consultant provides leadership and advanced knowledge in programs, policies, standards, models and strategies to promote and support the development of healthy development to reduce health inequities in the early years.

About You

• Baccalaureate degree in public health sciences, nutrition, health education and health promotion, nursing, early childhood or relevant field with 5-7 years relevant experience
• Masters in public health, or equivalent with 3-5 years relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of education and 7 years progressive leadership experience may be considered
• Eligible for registration with a professional body as appropriate
• Experience in planning, development and evaluation of public health programs, services and initiatives based on community assessments, data and best practice models for the early years.
• Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners to support early years work.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations including the NS Health Protection Act, NS Health Authorities Act etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency in LEADS
• Demonstrated high standards of ethics, integrity, respect, accountability and upholding the public interest, and ability to use them effectively in decision-making.
• Leadership skills consisting of team building, conflict resolution, goal setting, coaching, mentoring, delegation, change-leadership.

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
• Travel to various sites within Eastern Zone may be required based on operational needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Band: 5

$45.75 - $56.04 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.
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.