Health Promoter, Early Years - Public Health

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Canada is seeking a Health Promoter for the Baby Friendly Initiative to improve population health. The role involves collaboration with teams and community partners to advocate for health, create supportive environments, and assess community health needs. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Health Promotion or a relevant field with significant community-based experience. This full-time position offers compensation of $35.79 - $44.97 hourly and is based in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion or relevant field plus 3 years of community-based experience.
• Recent experience advocating for healthy public policies and building partnerships.
• Knowledge of Health Protection Act and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to address population health needs.
• Create supportive environments for infant and maternal health.
• Conduct community health assessments and engage with partners.

Skills

Community engagement

Strategic partnerships

Health advocacy

Communication skills

Collaboration

Cultural safety

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion or relevant field + 3 years experience

Master’s degree in Public Health/Health Promotion + 1-2 years experience

Job description

Overview

Req ID: 210114
Location: Eastern Zone, Flexible Within the Zone
Department: PH EY Healthy Beginnings EZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% x 1)

Posting Closing Date: 1-Oct-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Early Years Zone Manager, the Health Promoter, Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), collaborates with the Early Years Team in the zone, the Early Years Provincial Team and the Early Years Science and Systems Performance (SSP) Team to address local population health needs and to take action to improve population health and reduce health inequities. The Health Promoter, BFI works with community partners across multiple levels to create supportive social, economic and physical environments that promote infant and maternal health. The Health Promoter, BFI uses evidence-informed strategies, seeks and advocates for policy and system change through community engagement, coalition building and partnership development. The Health Promoter, BFI continually assesses community health through ongoing and informal means and conducts formal community health assessment processes. The Health Promoter, BFI uses persuasive communication techniques and strong facilitation skills to bring others along in the work to create system/culture change. Evidence is translated throughout the planning cycle to build understanding and motivate action among colleagues and with community partners. In addition to provincial partners, the Health Promoter, BFI will work with the Breastfeeding Committee of Canada (BCC) Mentorship program to support the implementation of the BFI designation.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion or other relevant field plus 3 years of community-based/Public Health experience; OR Master’s degree in Public Health/Health Promotion and 1-2 years of community-based/Public Health experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and community-based experience may be considered.
• Recent experience in advocating for healthy public policies at a local or provincial level; initiating, establishing, and mobilizing multi-sector partnerships; and gathering and analyzing information to identify public health issues.
• Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners to support healthy community work.
• Understanding of a population-based approach, community development, and health equity.
• Demonstrates the core competencies for public health.
• Knowledge of Health Protection Act and other relevant regulations, legislation, and acts.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including team building, negotiation, and conflict management.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting with a strong focus on citizen/community engagement.
• Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural safety, and organizational health.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Travel will be required, so a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is needed.
• Competencies in other languages an asset: French preferred.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.

Hours

Permanent, Full-time position; 70 hours biweekly.

Compensation and Benefits

$35.79 - $44.97 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.

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is an Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.