Health Promoter - Oral Health

Health Promoter - Oral Health Team
Health Services – Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention
Status: Contract Full-Time (12 Months)
Salary Range: $78,336 - $97,920 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)
Work Mode: Hybrid* (see below for more details)
Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON, L5W 1N4
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Join Our Team as a Health Promoter – Oral Health!

Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of children and youth in Peel? The Oral Health team within the Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention division is looking for a dynamic professional to support the Healthy Smiles Ontario program. This is an exciting opportunity to lead health promotion initiatives, develop policies, and collaborate with community partners to enhance oral health outcomes. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs, policies, and strategies
• Analyze and interpret data to provide recommendations for policy and program development
• Conduct community needs assessments and situational analyses to inform initiatives
• Create written and visual communication materials, including social media posts, presentations, and website content
• Develop knowledge translation products for diverse stakeholders, including children, parents, seniors, community partners, and government organizations
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support community health initiatives
• Advocate for health equity by ensuring diversity and inclusion considerations in health promotion efforts
• Apply public health principles, including epidemiology and the social determinants of health, to program planning and implementation

What You Bring to the Role:

Education & Experience:

• University degree in a relevant health-related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation
• Strong understanding of public health principles, research methods, and policy analysis
• Knowledge of publicly funded dental programs in Ontario and dental practices in the province
• Experience in Oral Health would be an asset

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to assess data and program effectiveness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, facilitation, and stakeholder collaboration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio) and experience with social media platforms (X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Perks for Working at Peel!

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date  
• Eligible to enrol 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.