Health Promotion Assistant - Student Placement

North Lambton Community Health Centre; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community health centre is looking for a Health Promotion Assistant to support its dynamic team. This temporary role offers a chance to engage in various health promotion activities, including organizing events and creating marketing materials. Ideal for students in Public Health or related fields, this position provides valuable experience while contributing to community health initiatives. Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in the lives of others, and enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Must be a full-time student returning to school in the next academic year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Health Promotion Team with administrative duties.
• Create newsletters, brochures, and presentations.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Publisher

Administrative Skills

Education

Enrollment in Public Health

Enrollment in Health Sciences

Enrollment in Recreation Therapy

Job description

The North Lambton Community Health Centre is a community governed health centre serving identified priority populations in a defined catchment area. The Centre operates multiple sites in Ontario: Forest, Kettle & Stony Point, Watford, and Sarnia. Our interdisciplinary team provides primary health care, health promotion and community development services.

The North Lambton Community Health Centre is currently seeking applicants for the following position:

HEALTH PROMOTION ASSISTANT (2)

Canada Summer Jobs Initiative

Forest / Sarnia - 35 hours per week – 8 Week Contract

This position is funded by the Government of Canada – Summer Jobs initiative.

The Health Promotion Assistant will provide a range of services to benefit the Health Promotion team, including administrative duties such as copying, faxing, filing; creating newsletters, brochures, presentations, and other marketing materials; and assisting the Health Promotion Team organize and execute special events as well as supporting summer programming ie. Kids cooking classes, trail walking, etc. The Health Promotion Assistant may be required to complete duties for other teams when necessary.

Qualifications:

· Registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and returning to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.

· Enrollment in a Public Health, Health Sciences, Recreation Therapy, etc., field of study at a recognized College or University.

· Between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at the start of employment.

· Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

· Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial and legislation and regulations.

· Proficiency in the use of technology and excellence in various software applications required (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher).

This is a temporary position with an hourly rate of $17.20 per hour plus 10% in lieu of benefits. The incumbent will primarily be required to work at our Forest site or Sarnia site.

If you would like a copy of the job description, setting out the qualifications and responsibilities in more detail, or you would like to apply, please forward a resume, and cover letter no later than May 20, 2025, to:

April George

Human Resources Assistant
North Lambton Community Health Centre
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] ext. 307

North Lambton Community Health Centre is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please inform us should accommodation be required to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.