Position Title: Health Promoter (one vacancy) Employment Status:Temporary Full-Time (one Year Contract) Position Status: This is a Bargaining Unit position. Hours of Work/Schedule: Monday
- Friday 35 hours per week (may requires availability to work evening & occasional weekend hours.) with flexibility to transition to work at any other DCHC sites as required). Who We Are: Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education for Durham community members facing barriers to health and well-being. Who We Serve: DCHC offers equity-focused programs and services for priority populations, including Indigenous peoples, Black communities, 2SLGBTQI+ community members, newcomers to Canada, seniors, and clients without a family doctor. This approach helps community members access both preventive care and care when they are ill. How We Work: Our interprofessional team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counsellors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and administrative staff. Together, we place each client at the centre of care and respond to their needs through integrated clinical care, wellness supports, and health education. Why Join Now: This is an exciting time to join DCHC as we advance an energizing path toward greater impact in local health care. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, brand, client stories, and resources, we are diversifying, expanding, and strengthening how we serve the community. Reporting to the Manager Integrated Care and experience,



this position works collaboratively across internal teams and external partners to identify population health needs and implement strategies that promote health and reduce health inequities, particularly for individuals who are marginalized and a part of equity deserving populations. As part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team, the Health Promoter contributes to improving health outcomes through the design and delivery of prevention-focused programs, health education, harm reduction initiatives, and community engagement activities. The role emphasizes creating supportive social, economic, and physical environments that foster health and well-being. The Health Promoter applies robust communication and facilitation skills to build effective partnerships and drive system and culture change. Using a health equity and evidence-informed lens, the Health Promoter leads initiatives across the full planning cycle assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation to generate understanding, mobilize action, and influence practice across the broader community. Work with community-based groups to identify the health-related needs and capacities of residents in the surrounding community and among priority populations and emerging population needs. # Work with staff, partner agencies and community members to establish priority issues and identify appropriate strategies to respond to these issues. # Develop partnerships to support new and ongoing programs and initiatives related to health promotion needs. # Facilitate / co-facilitates groups, events and community initiatives.



# Assist in the development of projects and initiatives that help clients and community to increase control over and to improve their health. # Help reduce barriers to good health by advocating for affordable, equitable and obtainable services and the development of healthy public policies. # Provide educational presentations and workshops for clients and community agencies. # Design and carry out needs assessments, focus groups, surveys and program evaluations in collaboration with staff, etc. # Assists external groups to carry out approved activities and quality improvement activities. # Participate in student and volunteer recruitment and supervision. # Ensure regular compilation of client, group and community initiative encounter statistics utilizing electronic client records and other approved electronic systems. Assists, as assigned, in the orientation and training of new staff on the team. # Consults regularly with local agencies or community resources concerning resource development and program planning that is pertinent to clients and/or priority populations. # Supports clients in understanding and navigating the processes, costs, coverage options, and logistics associated with accessing health services without OHIP, including coordinating follow‑up and troubleshooting with internal providers, external clinics, laboratories, diagnostic services, and community resources to facilitate timely access to care # Adheres to and applies organization-wide policies and practices in support of organizational health and performance. # Adheres to and applies established compliance measures within legislative requirements and equity principles (e.g., Ensures scope of duties/account

📌 Health Promoter (Oshawa)
🏢 Durham Community Health Centre
📍 Oshawa