Community Development Advisor

DEPARTMENT: Public Health

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 13 Jul 2026

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, Evening, Weekend, 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 promotion coordinator or the health promoter for their zone, the successful candidate will work in partnership with local communities. As part of a public health promotion team, they respond to needs that are primarily 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.

The incumbent plays a unifying and facilitating role within the community, through meetings, to stimulate community engagement towards a common goal: meeting the health needs of the population. They build relationships and partnerships throughout their zone, Vitalité Health Network and the province. They work with community members to build a community support network and health-promoting environments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant health or social sciences discipline;
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain it;
• Minimum of three (3) years of community-based experience demonstrating the skills and abilities listed below;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other software applications used within the Network;
• Good understanding of the demographics and health needs specific to the communities within the assigned zone;
• Ability to recognize the impact of the social determinants of health;
• Ability to use methods that promote engagement and participation of individuals and communities;
• Ability to establish and maintain community partnerships;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational skills, effective time management, and the ability to set priorities;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Leadership, initiative, attention to detail, creativity, self-motivation, and flexibility;
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to use a personal vehicle in the performance of duties;
• Availability to travel within the zone's territory;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.
  

• 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.