Health and Wellness Promoter - BQWCHC

Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre is seeking a Health and Wellness Promoter as a permanent full-time role. Two positions are available, offering $56,511.00 – $68,686.80 annually for 35 hours per week. Start dates: immediately or February 1, 2027.

The role focuses on group-based programming, health promotion education and community development that improve physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing, meeting people where they are and making wellness accessible.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in social services, community development or health promotion.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in health promotion or community settings.
• Knowledge of holistic health and wellness and evidence-informed health education.
• Experience planning and facilitating group programming and workshops.
• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate health promotion strategies at the Centre, including skill building, health education, advocacy, and community development.
• Champion health and wellbeing and advocate for community members affected by health issues.
• Participate in social prescribing initiatives and connect individuals to activities promoting wellbeing and social connection.
• Engage with priority populations to identify needs and opportunities to promote wellness in physical, mental and social aspects.
• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate community development initiatives that promote health and wellness.

Job description

Health and Wellness PromoterBelleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre (BQWCHC)

Permanent Full Time (1.0 FTE) - 2 positions available$56,511.00 – $68,686.80/annually, working 35 hrs per week.

Start date: (1) Effective immediately, (1) Effective February 1, 2027

Job Summary: The Health and Wellness Promoter is a health and wellness champion, promoting positive change in the community. This role is responsible for group-based programming, health promotion education and community development activities that help people feel their best – physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. As part of the Community Health Team, this role is about meeting people where they are at and making wellness feel possible, accessible and even fun.

Why work here:

• Monday-Friday
• Values Driven Decision Making
• Trauma-Informed Approach

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Design, coordinate and assist in delivering health promotion strategies at the Centre (e.g. skill building and health education, advocacy, individual and community capacity building through empowerment and community development)
• Champion health and wellbeing, raise awareness on issues that affect physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing and advocate on behalf of community members affected by those issues
• Participate in social prescribing initiatives, connecting individuals to activities that promote wellbeing and social connection
• Engage with the community, with a focus on priority populations, to identify needs, strengths, interests and opportunities to promote wellness in all its forms, including physical, mental and social wellbeing
• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate community development initiatives that promote health and wellness through a strengths-based approach and foster peer-to-peer connection and social inclusion
• Plan, organize and facilitate or co-facilitate group programming and educational activities that reflect the needs, strengths and interests of our community
• Work closely with individuals, groups, and organizations to identify needs, develop resources, and implement programs that address key health and wellness issues in our community

A copy of the full job description is available upon request.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma in social services, community development, health promotion or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related health or social science field OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience; preferably in a community setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of holistic health and wellness, health promotion and evidence-informed approaches to health education and skill development
• Experience planning and facilitating group programming, educational workshops, or community-based activities
• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; an asset...

BQWCHC encourages applications from diverse communities including person with disabilities, the 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, and racialized communities.

If you have a disability and require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please call 613-965-0698 x 146 or email [e-mail]. For more information, please visit our website at www.bqwchc.com.

We sincerely thank all applicants however, only those

selected for an interview will be contacted.