22 Oct
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City of Toronto
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Toronto
22 Oct
City of Toronto
Toronto
Support harm reduction programs as a Health Promotion Specialist in Toronto, applying substance use knowledge and public health expertise. This full-time temporary role works Monday to Friday, 35 hours weekly.
Reporting to the Manager, Harm Reduction and Treatment Services, you will support opioid agonist treatment and nursing services. The work includes Hepatitis and HIV screening, vaccination, overdose response, infection prevention, control, and wound care. You will help shape policies, procedures, and community-based initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise staff, the Board of Health, external groups, and the public
- Assess community needs and analyze public health information
- Develop, implement, and evaluate community-based health initiatives
- Draft and revise program plans, policies,
and procedures
- Develop training, presentations, and communication strategies
Requirements:
- Master's degree or equivalent education and considerable relevant experience
- Registered Nurse licensed in valuable standing in Ontario
- Considerable harm reduction, addiction, outreach, or homelessness experience
- Considerable program planning and continuous quality improvement experience
- Experience developing policies and procedures
Apply your nursing, consultation, program planning, and substance use expertise to Toronto Public Health harm reduction services.
📌 Harm Reduction Health Promotion Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 City of Toronto
📍 Toronto