Health Promotion Facilitator

Your Opportunity:

Experience the unique lifestyle and natural beauty of Alberta's South West, where mountain landscapes, vibrant communities, and endless outdoor recreation create an exceptional place to live and work. Based in Pincher Creek or the Crowsnest Pass, you'll enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health & wellbeing of rural residents. Primary Care Alberta has an exciting opportunity for a passionate public health professional who is committed to health equity, community engagement, and creating healthier communities through collaboration, innovation, & sustainable health promotion practices. As a Health Promotion Facilitator (HPF I), you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting local communities, working with residents, community organizations, and stakeholders to influence wellbeing and create lasting, measurable improvements in population health. As an HPF I, you’ll utilize your professional knowledge and skills to advance the health & wellbeing of communities by working across settings and age groups. You will provide resources, presentations, and programs on health topics related to injury prevention, chronic disease & cancer prevention, and overall health promotion. This position fosters collaborative relationships with community partners, local organizations, municipalities, schools, and healthcare stakeholders to support policies and initiatives that address the determinants of health and promote healthier communities. Through consultation, program planning support, capacity building, and evaluation expertise, you will help community partners develop meaningful, sustainable strategies to improve population health outcomes. If you are interested in building your career while living and working in the beautiful communities of Pincher Creek or the Crowsnest Pass, we encourage you to apply today.

Description:

As a Health Promotion Facilitator I, you will assist communities to be healthier through mentoring, advocacy and education. You will link individuals and/or communities to relevant health resources within the region or province and work with community partners to access, plan, implement and evaluate health promotion strategies. You will participate in special studies and/or research projects and review health-related data and identify trends relative to population health and at risk groups. You will facilitate the development and/or implementation of program specific guidelines in partnership with other stakeholders. You will plan, develop and facilitate workshops, seminars and presentations for staff and communities. You will prepare work plans, budgets and year end reports and provide input for departmental goals and strategies.