Health Educator II

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Edmonton is seeking a Behaviour Change Consultant to support the delivery of programs and services related to chronic disease management. This role involves developing educational content, mentoring staff, and engaging with community partners. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a health-related field and a minimum of three years of experience in community health education. This position also offers the support to various Primary Care Networks and partners in the area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in community health based adult education.
• Experience educating health professionals and peers.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in program development and evaluation.
• Collect data and discuss health concerns with providers.
• Provide health and wellness education to the public.

Skills

Community health education

Behavior change expertise

Mentoring and coaching

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health related field

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Behaviour Change Consultant provides content expertise regarding behaviour change and self-management skills and resources to support client service delivery, program development and evaluation, provider education and strategic planning. The position also provides direct service delivery for clients and providers. This position will support to Edmonton and area Primary Care Alberta programs and services, including Primary Care Networks and other partner organizations in the communities. This position reports to the Manager, Chronic Disease Management. This position is part of Primary Care Alberta. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.

Description:

As a Health Educator II, you will participate in the development, provision, implementation, enhancement, and evaluation of new and existing programs and services. You will collect data and discuss health concerns and strategies with program consultants, frontline staff, physicians, managers and community primary care providers. In this leadership role you will teach, mentor, and coach staff as well as provide health and wellness education to the public, patients, and providers.

• Transition Company:
Primary Care Alberta
• Classification:
Health Educator II
• Union:
HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program:
Chronic Disease Management - Self Management Support Team
• Primary Location:
CN Tower
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.77
• Posting End Date:
22-AUG-2025
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available:
15-SEP-2025
• Temporary End Date:
08-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
7.7
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary:
$44.46
• Maximum Salary:
$61.62
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in a health related field.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of three years' experience in community health based adult education and working with persons with chronic illnesses. Experience educating health professionals and peers. Experience working with Vulnerable populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s level education or equivalent experience desired. Minimum of three years' experience and leadership in program planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation desired. Evidence of ongoing professional development in the fields of behavior change, HealthChange Methodology, self-management and adult education. Experience with primary care, specialty care and work experience in varied community settings, including working with marginalized populations, is an asset.