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The City of Ottawa's Public Health department seeks a project coordinator for health promotion and disease prevention initiatives. This role involves planning and implementing community outreach programs while ensuring compliance with public health standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in health or social sciences and significant experience in public health.
Requisition ID: 17863
Department: Ottawa Public Health
Service: Ottawa Public Health Dept.
Branch:ComHlth,Wellness&Chro DiseasePrevService
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $80,325.70 - $97,739.46 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Ottawa Public Health
Application Close:22/07/2025
Ottawa Public Health is responsible for providing public health programs and services that contribute to the physical, mental and emotional health and well-being of the residents of Ottawa, in compliance with Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards, protocols and guidelines and other related public health legislation. In partnership with the people and communities of Ottawa, Ottawa Public Health improves and advocates for health and well-being through prevention, promotion and protection.
You are responsible for researching, planning, coordinating and implementing projects and initiatives within Ottawa Public Health (OPH) associated with promoting, protecting and preserving health and preventing disease and injury of individuals, family, groups and populations as mandated under section 7 of the HPPA and Ontario Public Health Standards and protocols and related OPH organizational standards.
The candidate must have knowledge of mental health promotion, suicide prevention and possess the skills to; provide outreach to black and diverse communities; ensure cross sectoral collaboration and partnership engagement and is responsible for facilitating the planning and implementation of mental health promotion and suicide prevention programming. Additional language abilities will be considered an asset
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCECompletion of 4 year university degree in health, social sciences, applied science or related field
Minimum of 3 years of broad in-depth work experience, preferably supplemented with project management experience
KNOWLEDGEWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.