Employer Name: Northwestern Health Unit
Location/Address: TBD
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Hours of Work: Full Time- Contract from May 15, 2026 to May 14, 2027- 35 hrs per week, COPE-E Local 521
Work Remotely: No
Wage: $37.57 – $44.35 per hour, based on experience
Duties:
Reporting to the Manager of Substance Use Prevention and Communications, this is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to work with a progressive team that values initiative and innovation. The successful candidate will work in a self-directed manner collaborating with programs, municipalities, community partners, priority populations, schools, health care providers and workplaces to meet the requirements of the health unit program teams and the Ontario Public Health Program Standards. The position involves collaboration, mobilization, facilitating healthy public policy, program planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation, and consultation to staff and the community.
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree in health science or applied science (health promotion).
- Minimum two years’ experience in community health promotion programming grounded in population health, health policy analysis and development, community development, social marketing, media advocacy, application of health promotion theories and principles of adult education.
- Experience in leading health-related projects, including demonstrated ability to facilitate partnerships with diverse groups.
- Ability to critically assess applied health research and develop detailed program proposals and reports.
- Demonstrated ability in program planning and evaluation using evidence-based practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Experience working with minimal direction and offering leadership in a team setting.
- Ability to use computer technology including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
- Ability to work flexible hours as required.
Other:
- All new Northwestern Health Unit employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code
- Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided.
- Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to start of work
This role would provide the following benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- OMERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 13 paid Statutory Holidays per year
- Personal and family sick leave coverage
- Ongoing learning opportunities
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, email your resume, cover letter, and our NWHU Application Form to careers@nwhu.on.ca. Applicants must reference posting #2026-20
As part of the application process, along with your resume, please complete and submit the NWHU Application Form; please include the Job Posting number as part of your submission
Applicants who do not receive an auto-generated receipt response should contact Human Resources at 807-468-3147 EXT. 143
To view the job posting online and to access the NWHU Application Form please visit: https://www.nwhu.on.ca/job/to-be-determined-26-health-promoter-2026-20/ Click “Apply for this Career” at the bottom of the job posting, and a drop-down will appear with a link to the Application Form. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Access to transportation required. Mileage allowance provided. Successful applicant requires a Vulnerable Sector Check and Clean Drivers Abstract.
We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, we will work with you to meet your needs; contact careers@nwhu.on.ca.