Jasper Alberta Health Services Health Promotion Facilitator

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Jasper, Alberta is seeking a Health Promotion Facilitator to assist communities in enhancing their health through mentorship and advocacy. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in Health Promotion or a related field and be responsible for linking individuals to health resources and planning health promotion strategies. This role offers a commitment to serve clients impacted by recent events.

Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Health Education or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist communities through mentoring, advocacy and education.
• Link individuals and communities to health resources.
• Plan and implement health promotion strategies.

Skills

Mentoring

Advocacy

Education

Health resource linkage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion or related field

Job description

Overview

Alberta Health Services, Jasper, AB — $38.56–$51.27 per hour • Full-time

Your Opportunity

Enhancing community care options for Albertans continues to be a key priority for Recovery Alberta. Our goal is to provide high-quality diverse community, home, and individual Mental Health and Addiction services and to support the long-term mental health and wellness of Mental Health and Addiction clients and their families. To support this goal, the North Zone Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHA) department has an exciting opportunity for an MHA Health Promotion Facilitator with the Hinton/Jasper Mental Health and Addiction Services (Child/Youth and Adult). This position is based in Jasper and will serve clients who have been impacted by the recent Jasper Wildfire or who may have an identified mental illness, through a Recovery Psychosocial Rehabilitative framework that promotes client respect, autonomy, health, and improved quality of life. Preferred candidates will reside within the Hinton-Jasper corridor.

The Town of Hinton in northwest Alberta, with its stunning view of the Rockies, is located about 284 kms west of Edmonton — close enough to visit friends and family on the weekends and holidays. You are also only 15 minutes from Jasper National Park and an hour from the Town of Jasper – perfect for that after work or a day trip! Besides the national park, you can also take in the natural beauty of one of the provincial parks just minutes away. In town, you’ll find public and Catholic K-12 schools offering instruction in English and French, and arts, sports, cultural, and social activities across a wide spectrum. Here, you can truly get to know your neighbors and community, making Hinto and or Jasper a perfect place to call home.

This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Description

As a Health Promotion Facilitator I, you will assist communities to be healthier through mentoring, advocacy and education. You will link individuals and/or communities to relevant health resources within the region or province and work with community partners to access, plan, implement and evaluate health promotion strategies. You will participate in special studies and/or research projects and review health-related data and identify trends relative to population health and at risk groups. You will facilitate the development and/or implementation of program specific guidelines in partnership with other stakeholders. You will plan, develop and facilitate workshops, seminars and presentations for staff and communities. You will prepare work plans, budgets and year end reports and provide input for departmental goals and strategies.

Primary Care Alberta: Y Recovery Alberta: Y

Job Details

• Classification: Health Promotion Facilitator
• Union: HSAA
• Unit and Program: Mental Health and Addiction
• Location: Jasper Health Centre/Community/Mental Health
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-MAR-2025
• Temporary End Date: 06-APR-2027
• Date Available: 07-APR-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shifts per Cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Salary: Minimum $38.56, Maximum $51.27 per hour
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Health Education or a related field.

Additional Required Qualifications: As required.

Preferred Qualifications: As required.