Health Promoter

Allianceon; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand River Community Health Centre in Brantford is seeking a Health Promoter to support community health and equity through innovative health promotion initiatives. You will collaborate with external agencies, plan programs, and strengthen community action with evidence-based approaches.

The role requires 3-5 years in health or social services, experience in health promotion, grant funding, and strong communication, facilitation, and project-management skills, with travel across GRCHC sites as

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a health or social service setting.
• Experience in health promotion and community development, with knowledge of diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain grant funding.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-oppressive practice.
• Experience in harm reduction, chronic disease management and injury prevention is an asset.
• Knowledge of health promotion principles: evidence-based practice, population health and partnerships.
• Group facilitation and co-facilitation experience.
• Ability to travel between GRCHC sites and community locations.

Responsibilities

• The Health Promoter is a health professional specializing in maintaining and improving the health of populations and reducing health inequities.
• Support community development and strengthen community action by building partnerships with external community agencies.
• Collaborate with staff and departments to serve as the central connector that unifies the centre's community presence.
• Develop and deliver health promotion education, presentations, workshops, and group programming.
• Plan, develop collaborations, collect and analyze data, implement and evaluate programs.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Health promotion

Grant funding

Group facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

Adaptability

Job description

Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates Yes No

Grand River Community Health Centre (GRCHC) is a dynamic, client-centred organization committed to delivering high-quality primary health care services to the diverse community of Brantford Brant and Norfolk. We are proud to have achieved the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA) standards for quality in governance and management of Community-Based Primary Health Care - for the fourth consecutive time.This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, accountability, and delivering high-quality care to our communities.

The Health Promoter is a health professional specializing in maintaining and improving the health of populations and reducing the health inequities among populations through the action areas described in the Ottawa Charter (building healthy public policy, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action, developing personal skills and reorienting health services).

The Health Promoter is an essential member of the client-centered GRCHC team who uses collaborative and innovative approaches within the broad determinants of health framework. The Health Promoter’s approach will be evidence based, innovative, and rooted in an anti-oppressive practice. A systems perspective, attention to continuous quality improvement, exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential to the success of this position. The Health Promoter will support community development and strengthen community action by building meaningful partnerships with external community agencies. The Health Promoter will also support the overall GRCHC team by collaborating with staff and different departments to serve as the central connector that integrates programs and unifies the centre’s community presence.

Hours of work: Primarily days, with one evening per week and weekend work as required to support community programming and initiatives.

3-5 years experience in a health or social service setting

Experience in health promotion and community development, with knowledge of and experience working with diverse populations, including vulnerable and underserved populations, and an understanding of the health and social inequities affecting communities in Brantford and Brant Count

Demonstrated ability to successfully obtain grant funding

Demonstrated experience working with individuals and communities from diverse backgrounds, including vulnerable and underserved populations with a commitment to equity, inclusion accessibility, cultural safety and anti-oppressive practice

Demonstrated ability and willingness to work collaboratively with clients and communities from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs, circumstances, and abilities

Experience in harm reduction, chronic disease management, and injury prevention an asset.

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of health promotion principles of practice including, but not limited to, evidence-based practice, equity, interdisciplinary collaboration, population health approach, establishing and maintaining effective partnerships

Knowledge of and experience with group facilitation and co-facilitation

Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver health promotion education, presentations, workshops, and group programming

Demonstrated experience in project management including planning, developing collaborations, collecting and analyzing data, implementation, and evaluation

Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills required

Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to respond to changing community needs and organizational priorities

Understanding of health promotion principles as they relate to collaboration with a wide variety external community agencies and internal GRCHC departments

Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in a variety of settings, including community-based locations and off-site events

• Ability and willingness to travel between GRCHC sites and community locations as required

Location

Brantford , ON

Why Work at Grand River CHC?

We value our people and are committed to fostering a supportive, engaging, and healthy work environment. At GRCHC, you'll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.

Our contract employee employment package includes Pension Plan (HOOPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and lieu of benefits. We also offer Support for Professional Development—both time and financial support, along with Monthly Wellness Contests and Annual Wellness Incentives. Additionally, we host Recognition & Appreciation Events and celebrate Birthdays to ensure that our team feels valued and appreciated.

Employment is conditional upon providing a police vulnerable sector check.

The Grand River Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

To ensure there is an equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, Grand River Community Health Centre provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.