Job Title: Preventive Care Specialist
Job Posting # PCS-SHPP#026/2026-27
Date Posted: October 23, 2026
Reports to: Senior Manager of Health Prevention and Promotion
Position Type: Full-Time Contract-1 FTE. Existing Vacancy. Contract ending March 31, 2028
Date Closed: November 6, 2026
About Organization:
Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) is a pioneer community-based not-for-profit, charitable organization. PCHS has been fulfilling the needs of diverse populations for 36 years by providing services in the areas of addictions, mental health, geriatric care, health promotion, domestic violence, parenting, settlement, and services for women, children, and youth. PCHS has several research studies to its credit and is recognized as an innovative organization for community development, as well as for its Integrated Holistic Service Delivery Model.
PCHS is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International and Imagine Canada.
Why Work at PCHS:
- 3 weeks’ paid Vacation to start; 4 and 5 weeks after 3 and 4 years of continuous service
- 7 days’ paid Personal Days
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Employee Assistance and Family Assistance Plan
- Various employer-paid training programs and professional development opportunities
- Develop and network through robust community and partner events
- Mileage reimbursement as applicable
- Hybrid Schedule (depends on nature of role)
- Free on-site parking
About Position: This position will work on various health promotion projects and support the Community Health Ambassadors, Preventive Care Specialist, Case Manager, Coordinator, and Senior Manager of Health Promotion and Prevention to meet program deliverables.
The Preventive Care
Program (PCP) at PCHS focuses on improving access to integrated, whole-person preventive care amongst equity-deserving and underserved populations. The goal of this program is to ultimately reduce chronic disease incidence and complications. The program is geared to enhance preventive care through increased community outreach, awareness, and education initiatives
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
- Post-secondary education in Health Promotion, Public Health, Social Work, Health Sciences, Community Development, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in community health, health promotion,
outreach, case management, or client navigation.
- Experience working with diverse, underserved, and equity-deserving populations.
- Knowledge of chronic disease prevention, health equity, and social determinants of health.
- Strong assessment, case management, advocacy, and service coordination skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team workplace.
- Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining accurate documentation, data collection, and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic client record systems.
- Fluency in Punjabi and/or other languages spoken within the communities served is considered an asset.
Requirements:
- Fluency in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu languages
- Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License, have regular access to a reliable vehicle, and provide proof of adequate vehicle insurance
- A satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Screening report
- Current CPR and First-Aid certification
Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Support clients through the provision of Case Management and create preventative care plans.
- Conduct appropriate assessments and maintain a caseload.
- Provide outreach to clients and engage them in supportive services.
- Maintain current knowledge and positive relationships with various community partners and resources.
- Support clients in reaching their goals through interventions such as advocacy, referral to appropriate community resources/programs, supportive counseling, family support and psychoeducation
- Ensure efficient and effective data collection systems that provide high-quality and timely information.
- Build positive relationships with appropriate informal supports as identified by clients
- Demonstrate communication skills: presentations, reports, program plans, educational materials, brochures, etc
- Implementation of the Integrated Holistic Service Delivery Model
- Maintaining appropriate record-keeping/documentation and client files, statistical and outcome measurement tools as required by PCHS policies and procedures
- Participate in continuous quality improvement processes
- Attending and actively participating in team meetings and other client-related meetings and program meetings as required
- Working effectively and collaboratively with program teams, internal and external to PCHS
- Participate in project and organizational outreach when required
- Other related duties as assigned
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (Some evenings and weekends work is required)
Annual Salary Range: $54,000- $58,000
Position to commence: November 2026
Please submit your resume to the Hiring Committee via Indeed.
PCHS offer an attractive and rewarding work environment. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Statement: PCHS is committed to diversity in its workplaces and welcomes applications from all visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, 2SLGBTQ, persons with disabilities, among other self-identified diverse groups. We also provide accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at
[email protected]
Use of AI: We use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to organize applications and improve efficiency. Every application is comprehensively reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure a thorough assessment of your experience, skills, and potential. AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
Disclaimer: PCHS only posts jobs on verified platforms and never requires candidates to pay fees. Do not submit personal information through any other website or link.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $54,000.00-$58,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brampton, ON L6T 3T6
📌 Preventive Care Specialist (Brampton)
🏢 Punjabi Community Health Services
📍 Brampton