health promotion program officer

Government of Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health services organization in Hamilton is seeking a bilingual professional to monitor health care programs, produce reports, and design wellness projects. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a post-secondary education. The role is on-site, emphasizing teamwork and excellent communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, dental plans, and paid training.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Wellness program

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and French.
• Experience of 7 months to less than a year in relevant fields.
• Ability to monitor health care programs and produce reports.

Responsibilities

• Produce reports on health care programs.
• Monitor and evaluate health projects.
• Design health and wellness projects.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Team player

Policy and program experience

Fitness

Physical rehabilitation

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: Bilingual

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Community service organization
• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

• Produce reports
• Monitor health care programs
• Design and implement health and wellness projects or programs
• Interpret trends and developments on health issues
• Conduct evaluations and assessments of health projects and programs
• Co-ordinate workshops
• Produce articles to provide health information to association or organization members
• Co-ordinate multidisciplinary projects
• Monitor and compile research results
• Monitor and evaluate

Experience and specialization

• Policy and program experience
• Fitness
• Physical rehabilitation

Area of work experience

• Public or community health centre

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program