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Req ID: 224616
Location: Western Zone, Roseway Hospital
Department: PH School Aged Children & Youth
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUAdmin ProfessionalsPosition
Posting Closing Date: 19-Aug-26

About the Chance
Reporting to the Public Health Manager, Assistant Manager or Consultant the Health Promoter, works in collaboration with the team and system partners to address local population health needs and to take action to improve population health and reduce health inequities. The Health Promoter collaborates with partners across multiple system levels to create supportive social, economic, and physical environments that protect and promote health. The Health Promoter champions effective health promotion and fosters cooperation, collaboration, and coordination with and between partners.

About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor of Health Promotion (or equivalent degree) and 3 years of relevantexperience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the employer

Experience in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs, policies, services, and initiatives

Experience in effectively developing and working in partnerships

Experience in facilitating public participation and appropriate levels of community

Demonstrated proficiency in the Core Competencies for Public Health and LEADS

Understanding of a population based approach

Demonstrates success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners to support Public Health work

Demonstrated team-building skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting with a strong focus on citizen/community





Demonstrated understanding ofthe influence of the social determinants of health and health equity on population health

Experience with or knowledge of supportive resources such as health impact assessments

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certification.

Hours

Permanent full-time position; 70hours biweekly

Travel to other sites or throughout the province required. Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Compensation and Advantages
$35.79 - $44.98 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our perks package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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📌 Health Promoter - Public Health (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
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