JOB TITLE: Health Promotion Officer
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Contract 9 weeks
HOURS/WEEK: 30 hours per week
Our Vision
A community without barriers to health and wellbeing
Our Mission
We reduce health inequities by providing inter-professional primary health services and community programs, focused on the populations we prioritize in collaboration with community partners.
Our Values
Innovation, Accountability, Person-Centered, Health Promotion, Excellence, Sustainability, Accessibility
Are you passionate about the Guelph CHC’s Vision, Mission and Values and working with equity deserving populations who are: homeless or at risk of homelessness, low income, newcomers to Canada with language barriers, moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues, moderate to severe disabilities, without access to primary care, Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, 2SLGBTQIA+ populations, other marginalized groups, and vulnerable children and their families experiencing violence, family conflict, social isolation and attachment struggles? If you are passionate about Guelph CHC’s Vision, Mission, Values and meet the below qualifications, we want to hear from you!
Eligibility requirements
This position is partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs fund. In order to be considered for this job you must:
be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment contract;
be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
Basic Responsibilities:
Health Promotion and Social Prescribing program support including planning, administration, quality improvement, evaluation and documentation
Facilitate or co-facilitate (with volunteers) health promotion programs as needed. Programs may include social/coffee time programs, English conversation practice, sewing program, etc.
Welcome clients to the Shelldale clinic
Collect client socio-demographic data and update electronic medical records
Required Qualifications:
Welcoming and engaging nature
Sensitivity to and comfort working with Guelph CHC’s equity-deserving groups in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, asset-based manner
Patient, reliable, good judgment and a genuine interest in the well-being of others
Knowledge of and commitment to a high degree of confidentiality is essential
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Research and problem-solving skills
Tech savy with digital problem solving skills and experience using various electronic programs and platforms
Possession of a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License required, access to a vehicle considered an asset
If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter, outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements..
Please visit our website at www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.
We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.
