Job Description
**Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference.
At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.**
Health Promoter - Active Living, Mental Health
Health Services, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention
Status: (2) Regular Full Time
Hiring Range: $81,977 - $92,224 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm *May require evening and weekend availability based on operational needs
Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode
Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON L5W 1N4
Who we are:
Empower Communities. Promote Health and Well-being.
At Peel Public Health, we are committed to creating healthier, more resilient communities through impactful health promotion. Our Health Promoters play vital roles in improving the health and well-being of Peel residents.
Active Living TeamOur Active Living Team drives efforts to promote physical activity, healthy sleep, and reduced sedentary behaviour across Peel. We develop innovative programs and policies that support active living and improve health outcomes for residents of all ages, working collaboratively with community partners to ensure equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive programs.
Mental Health Promotion TeamOur Mental Health Promotion Team drives efforts to promote mental well-being and resilience across Peel. We develop innovative programs and policies to support mental health for residents of all ages, working collaboratively with community partners to ensure equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive programs and services.
What you will do in this role:
- Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of health programs that enhance and promote positive mental health and active living, sleep and reduce sedentary behaviour.
- Conduct community needs and situational assessments to identify priorities and inform strategies
- Use evidence-informed decision-making, research methods, and critical appraisal to guide program and policy development
- Develop tailored, clear, engaging written and visual communications such as social media content, reports, web pages, and presentations
- Collaborate with internal teams, community partners, and government organizations to advance health initiatives
- Embed principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all health promotion activities
- Apply health promotion theory, population health, social determinants of health, epidemiology, and relevant legislation
- Mobilize and empower community-led efforts to improve mental health and active living.
- Develop and evaluate program planning and knowledge translation materials to support health promotion goals.
What the role requires:
- A university degree in a health-related field
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in health promotion, program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation
- Solid knowledge of public health sciences including population health, social determinants of health, epidemiology, and the Ontario Public Health Standards
- Understanding of health promotion frameworks and theories
- Experience conducting situational assessments and scoping reviews
- Background knowledge and understanding of research methods, policy implementation, analysis, and critical appraisal including awareness of evidence informed decision making
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong analytical skills, including analysis of large data sets and data interpretation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning, facilitation, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong partnership building and project management skills
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in team settings
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviours, proactively managing bias
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power Apps, Sharepoint, Teams), with knowledge of social media and communication tools
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) starting at 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
Be bold. Think big. Join us.
Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time. Please note that this position may require travel throughout the Region of Peel (Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon) to various community sites based on operational need.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.
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About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
