19 Aug
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Healthcareersinsask.ca
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Swift Current
19 Aug
Healthcareersinsask.ca
Swift Current
Position #: 098680
Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Swift Current Community Services
City/Town: Swift Current
Department: Population Health Promotion
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Health Educator - Staff $36.518 to $44.655
Travel Required: Yes
: The Health Educator develops, implements and evaluates broad strategies to create the conditions that support health, including the social determinants of health, for citizens of Saskatchewan. This position develops population-based health promotion activities including: the development of healthy public policy, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action, and re-orienting health services. This person works in partnership with other Saskatchewan Health Authority departments and community partners to help set the direction for population health promotion activities and will advise and influence the Population Health Department regarding population health promotion issues and opportunities.
The Health
Educator – Staff builds capacity of Population and Public Health to understand population health promotion and connections to their own work. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Bachelor degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, or Health Education
Competencies
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Presentation skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to be innovative and creative
- Proficient in the operation of word processing, spreadsheet and power point
- Demonstrated understanding of community development principles
- Facilitation, consultation, listening and other relationship-building skills
- Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
- Integrity, values based and reflective practitioner
- Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
- Knowledge in Population Health Promotion current research on strategies/outcomes
- Ability to be adaptable and willing to change
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Tact, diplomacy and ability to represent the Dept. in the public or in the media
Other Information
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
- For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
> We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
> We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
> We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
> We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
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