DEPARTMENT: Public Health - Administration

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 14 Jul 2025

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the manager and with the support of the coordinator or the health promoter for their zone, the successful candidate will work in partnership with local communities. As members of Public Health's promotion teams, community development advisors address needs that are essentially related to health determinants. With community partners, interdisciplinary teams, and municipalities, they develop strategies designed to address the health needs identified by the community such as through community health needs assessments (CHNAs), the Regional Resilience Committees' action plans, the Regional Service Commissions' (RSCs) strategic plans, and Public Health's priority areas for action. The strategies developed aim to increase the community's ability to promote better health for the population in the zone.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline in health or social sciences;
• Minimum of three years of community experience demonstrating the skills and abilities described below;
• Good knowledge of the demographics and health needs specific to the communities in their zone;
• Good understanding of health determinants and their impact;
• Professional rigour and use of methods that foster the engagement and participation of individuals and communities;
• Ability to develop and maintain community partnerships;
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships by demonstrating leadership;
• Good organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and manage time and work effectively;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Initiative, creativity, autonomy, positive attitude, and flexibility;
• Valid driver's licence;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform assigned tasks;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values;
• Adherence to Vitalité Health Network's confidentiality rules.

NOTE:

1. Position to be reviewed by the Part III Classification Committee.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.