Environmental Health

In addition to the requirements in the job description, please note additional details.

The funding associated with the COVID-19 IPAC Hubs in each LHIN is being provided to support LHINs, public health units, hospitals and hub partners to work together in a partnership that builds on these one-time investments to implement IPAC Hubs to respond to the needs for expertise and support from community based congregate living settings.

As part of the HNHB IPAC Satellite Hub, the Health Promoter will support Niagara’s IPAC Satellite Hub/IPAC Specialists through the following:

• Development of education and training resources/tools, use of social media, website(s) and other promotional activities;
• Support communities of practice through information sharing, learning and networking among IPAC leaders within congregate living settings;
• Support the development of IPAC programs, policies, and procedures both internally and externally;
• Support assessments and audits of IPAC programs and practice;
• Support public health partners and congregate living settings to develop outbreak management plans; and
• Promote the implementation of IPAC recommendations within congregate living settings.

Approximate Duration: until March 31, 2024

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Health Promoter is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team. The Health Promoter applies their expertise in determinants of health, health promotion and community development to support programming under the Ontario Public Health Standards (2008) and the relevant legislation such as the Health Protection and Promotion Act. The Health Promoter identifies program priorities by reviewing existing epidemiological, behavioural and socio-demographic data, and thorough assessments of community assets and needs. Through facilitating community mobilization, the Health Promoter builds capacity and partnerships around shared health priorities. The Health Promoter maintains current knowledge of the literature and best practices and critically appraises research to assist with setting priorities, targeting programs and developing public health strategies and health promotion interventions. The Health Promoter may be assigned to one of several programs in the divisions as noted above.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required in Health related discipline

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Two to three years’ experience in community based health promotion.
• Demonstrate knowledge about the following concepts: the health status of populations, inequities in health, the determinants of health and illness, and strategies for health promotion.
• Must possess knowledge of and experience working with Health Promoter competencies (see p. 3-5).

SKILLS

• Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proven skills in conducting research and needs assessments.
• Knowledge of current Public Health issues, procedures and legislation (Ontario Public Health Standards).
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills including Internet use.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong initiative.
• Knowledge and skills in the following areas; community mobilization; healthy public policy development; mass/multi-channel media and communications; social marketing; behaviour change; and advocacy.
• Contingent on program assignment:
• Knowledge of one or more of the following program areas - chronic disease and injury prevention, family health, infectious disease control, sexual health, STIs and HIV, vaccine preventable disease, and environmental health.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be capable of maintaining professional objectivity in order to perform consistently with the philosophy and objectives various programs.
• Must display an acceptable comfort level with various health related topics.
• Must provide own transportation and be able to travel throughout the Niagara region to various locations.
• An annual influenza vaccine is recommended.

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Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

• Email: myhr@niagararegion.ca
• Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215
• Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511
• In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department