Position: Health Promotion Educator
Expected Start Date: 29 Aug 2025
City/Town: La Ronge, Sk.
Type: Temporary Full Time
Expected End Date: 29 April 2026
FTE: 1
Salary or Pay Band: Based on education and experience
Job Description:
We are looking for a compassionate, caring, patient person, with an upbeat attitude and strong interpersonal skills. The Health Promotion Educator will provide comprehensive support in the areas of Health Promotion for LLRIB Health Services. This involves delivering strategies such as communication and awareness & campaigns, if you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality, we encourage you to apply!
Working 7.5-hour shifts (overtime maybe required). This position is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive youth education and prevention programs focused in the area of health and development. Must be self-directed and demonstrate communication and organizational skills.
Working in an office environment at the Jeannie Bird Clinic, in community schools and will be required to travel to the 4 (four) outlying LLRIB communities.
Travel Required: Yes
Key Responsibilities
Emphasize programs & services aimed at obesity, mental health, substance abuse, tobacco use & chronic conditions;
Focus on a strategic approach to developing best practices, tools & resources that promote health & empower LLRIBHS communities;
Provides briefing notes, needs assessment reports, community health promotion strategies, & reports as required;
Liaises with other community-based programs and health promotion initiatives;
Identify, recommend & implement events & activities needed to develop health promotion capacity within the organization as required;
Ensures the issues of diversity, ethnicity, language & culture are reflected in health promotion planning & programs;
Providing classroom presentations as well as one on one client education;
Education
Minimum Diploma in Health Science or related field; Two (2) years of relevant experience, particularly in the area of community development and/or health promotion & education; Combination of relevant education & experience may be considered;
Licenses
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Competencies
Computer skills & experience with social media platforms & Microsoft Office including Power Point & Publisher;
Knowledge and Abilities
Strong organizational skills & able to manage time & priorities;
Ability to work independently, collaboratively and as a member of a team;
Excellent verbal, written communication & public relations skills;
Comfortable presenting to small & large groups;
Working with First Nations communities is an asset;
Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset.
Other Information
A current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Screening and Driver’s Abstract is required upon hire.
Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.
Apply Online at https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/ Or submit cover letter and resume by email to HR@llribhs.ca
For more information: Contact HR at 306-425-9110 Fax: 306-425-9103
