Health Promoter - African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) Population

Durham Community Health Centre; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham Community Health Centre seeks a Health Promoter to advance health equity for African, Caribbean and Black communities. You will partner with staff and community groups to assess needs, design education and prevention programs, and reduce barriers to care.

The role emphasizes collaboration, advocacy, and outcome-focused initiatives across multiple sites. The position is full-time and contract-based until July 30, 2027, with a primary location in North Oshawa and flexibility to serve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health, social science, adult education, or related discipline with relevant experience.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and group facilitation skills.
• Experience in health promotion, education, and program evaluation related to youth.
• Knowledge of ACB populations; lived experience is an asset.
• Minimum three years in health promotion/education in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify health needs of residents and priority populations in the community.
• Establish priority issues with staff, partners, and community members and select strategies.
• Develop partnerships to support health promotion programs and initiatives.
• Facilitate groups, events, and community initiatives.
• Assist in developing projects to improve client health and community control over health.

Skills

Health promotion

Community engagement

Group facilitation

Public health education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health or related field

Tools

NOD client records

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Position Title

Position Title: Health Promoter - African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) population

Employment Status

Employment Status: Full-Time Contract until July 30, 2027

Position Status

Position Status: This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply.

Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates

Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates: October 16, 2026, at 5:00pm

Hours of Work Schedule

Hours of Work Schedule: 35 hours per week (may requires availability to work evening & occasional weekend hours.)

Salary Range

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate on skills and experience, and within the range of $68,465 - $75,512 plus participation in HOOPP

Hiring Manager

Hiring Manager: Manager, Integrated Care & Experience

Primary Location

Primary Location: North Oshawa; mobile clinic sites (with flexibility to work/transition to any DCHC locations as required: Pickering & South Oshawa sites).

Organization Overview

Who We Are: Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education for Durham community members facing barriers to health and well-being.

Who We Serve: DCHC offers equity-focused programs and services for priority populations, including Indigenous peoples, Black communities, 2SLGBTQI+ community members, newcomers to Canada, seniors, and clients without a family doctor. This approach helps community members access both preventive care and care when they are ill.

How We Work: Our interprofessional team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counsellors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and administrative staff. Together, we place each client at the centre of care and respond to their needs through integrated clinical care, wellness supports, and health education.

Why Join Now: This is an exciting time to join DCHC as we advance an energizing path toward greater impact in local health care. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, brand, client stories, and resources, we are diversifying, expanding, and strengthening how we serve the community. by diversifying, expanding, and leveraging our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, Brand, Client Stories and Resources.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Integrated Care & Experience, the Health Promoter - African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) works internally and externally to understand population health needs and apply health promotion strategies to improve health and reduce health inequities for the African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) populations. The Health Promoter - ACB works with community partners across multiple levels to take action to create supportive social, economic, and physical environments that protect and promote health.

Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team of health professionals, the Health Promoter - ACB works to enhance the health of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) populations through educational and prevention strategies, program development, and advocacy and engagement in order to reduce health inequities.

The Health Promoter - ACB uses communication and strong facilitation skills to build partnerships to advance the work of system/culture change. The Health Promoter - ACB will use evidence throughout the planning cycle (assessment, development, implementation and evaluation) to build understanding, motivate and inspire action, among colleagues and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Work with community-based groups to identify the health-related needs and capacities of residents in the surrounding community and among priority populations and emerging population needs.
• 2. Work with staff, partner agencies and community members to establish priority issues and identifies appropriate strategies to respond to these issues.
• 3. Develop partnerships to support new and ongoing programs and initiatives related to health promotion needs.
• 4. Facilitate / co-facilitates groups, events and community initiatives.
• 5. Assist in the development of projects and initiatives that help clients and community to increase control over and to improve their health.
• 6. Act as a resource for groups and committees on issues related to the priority populations.
• 7. Help reduce barriers to good health by advocating for affordable, equitable and obtainable services and the development of healthy public policies.
• 8. Provide educational presentations and workshops for clients and community agencies.
• 9. Support the advancement of strategic initiatives within the organization with a lens to reduced inequities and increased access to care.
• 10. Design and carry out needs assessments, focus groups, surveys and program evaluations in collaboration with staff, etc.
• 11. Assists external groups to carry out approved activities and quality improvement activities.
• 12. Participate in student and volunteer recruitment and supervision.
• 13. Ensure regular compilation of client, group and community initiative encounter statistics utilizing electronic client records and other approved electronic systems.

Other duties within scope of duties include:

• 1. Assists, as assigned, in the orientation and training of new staff on the team.
• 2. Consults regularly with local agencies or community resources concerning resource development and program planning which is pertinent to the clients and/or youth population.
• 3. Adheres to and applies organization wide policies and practices in support of organizational health, and performances.
• 4. Adheres to and applies established compliance measures within legislative requirements and equity principles (e.g., AODA, Human Rights Code, and Ontario Employment Standards).
• 5. Champions and supports Employee Engagement efforts and initiatives.
• 6. Ensures scope of duties/accountabilities adheres to established Health & Safety program, policies and procedures.
• 7. Other duties as assigned by the manager and the director.

Key Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in health, social science, adult education, or a related discipline and significant relevant experience.
• 2. Excellent communication, presentation, and group facilitation skills.
• 3. Experience and knowledge of health promotion and education, community organizing techniques, social marketing, program design and evaluation as it relates to youth.
• 4. Broad knowledge of African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) populations, lived experience is considered an asset.
• 5. At least three years of health promotion/education experience in a community based organization involving youth and their families.
• 6. Experience developing and creating of marketing materials for programs and services.
• 7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• 8. Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation and educational services (formal and informal) to other health care facilities and community agencies.
• 9. Demonstrated ability to work independently and to be an effective member within an interdisciplinary team.
• 10. Demonstrated ability to manage workload with simultaneous deadlines, determine priorities and meet deadlines.
• 11. Familiarity with client records systems (e.g., NOD), intermediate computer skills in word processing, email, and PowerPoint are essential, some knowledge of Microsoft, Access, Excel and ability to explore the Internet.
• 12. Ability to provide support and input into the program to assist in evaluating the work of the program to determine priorities.
• 13. Participate in student and volunteer recruitment and supervision as assigned by Manager.
• 14. Proficiency in a second language is an asset
• 15. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Key Attributes include:

Demonstrated Minimum Attributes core to the Agency: Service oriented, Initiative, Results oriented, Flexible/Adaptable, Collaborative, Effective Communication Skills, Team Player, Ability to manage risk within one’s responsibility & accountability, Ability to take Accountability.

In addition, the following are the role-specific attributes: Conceptual thinker; Efficient, Alliance builder, Creative & Innovative Thinker, Analytical/Systematic, Empathic

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position (Durham CHC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

DCHC encourages applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities served, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and other equity-deserving groups.

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and celebrates diversity so that all employees have the opportunity to thrive. DCHC will comply with all applicable standards as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. Accessibility: If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact our Talent and Culture team at 905-723-0036, or by email to [e-mail].