Health Promoter, School Health

Health Promoter, School Health

Health Services, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention   

Status: Contract Full Time (Duration: 13 Months)

Salary Range: $78,336 - $97,920 per annum + comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Join Us in Building Healthier School Communities!

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of children, youth, and communities? Do you thrive on turning data into meaningful health programs? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for a dynamic Health Promoter to join our School Health team—a key part of our mission to create healthier environments where students can learn, grow, and thrive.

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to promoting healthy behaviours and environments in school communities. You’ll help shape impactful programs that impact educators, parents, and students to foster lifelong wellness.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs and strategies tailored to school communities
• Use data and evidence to support decision-making and program development
• Contribute to performance measurement and evaluation, managing large data sets and analyses
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, and presentations for internal and external audiences
• Create engaging communication materials for social media, websites, and in-person presentations
• Translate health knowledge into accessible resources for students, families, educators, and school boards
• Support schools in building healthier communities by strengthening capacity and fostering collaboration with internal and external partners
• Represent the School Health team on internal and external committees
• Apply health promotion knowledge and knowledge of public health sciences including population health, social determinants of health, epidemiology and applicable legislation
• Ensure that issues of diversity, equity and inclusivity are reflected in health promotion planning and programs

 What You Bring

• A university degree in a health-related field
• At least one year of experience in health promotion program planning and evaluation
• Experience in public health or school health settings is an asset
• Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset
• A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered
• A Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required upon hire

 Your Skills and Strengths

• Solid knowledge of public health science, epidemiology, health promotion theories, and the Ontario Public Health Standards
• Strong analytical and research skills, including data interpretation and critical appraisal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning, facilitation, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in team settings
• Strong partnership building and collaborative skills
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviours, proactively managing bias.

Be Part of Something Bigger

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a community-focused team that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. If you're looking to make a meaningful difference and support healthier futures, apply today.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us: 

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Eligible to enroll into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum 
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 

Be bold. Think big. Join us. 

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time. 

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology 

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.