Health Promoter

Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre, located in Timmins ON is established to provide quality programs and services that honour, respect and support Indigenous culture, values and healing practices, complimented by western approaches to primary health care. Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre is one of two Aboriginal community health centres in Ontario. Our Child and Youth program provides services to a number of First Nation communities in outlying areas around Timmins. Misiway maintains a network of community partnerships and relationships with Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal organizations.

The Opportunity:

Job Title: Health PromoterSalary Range: $62,000 - $75,500

Misiway Milopemahtesewin CHC, Timmins, ON

Bring your proven experience in Health Promotion to a challenging and rewarding role at our Aboriginal Community Health Centre. Working closely with team members and community partners within our catchment area, our Health Promoter will develop, implement and evaluate programs that promote health and wellbeing in a culturally relevant manner. Incorporating Indigenous methods and approaches to Health and Wellbeing is a critical component of this work. Our Health Promoter will be actively involved in proposal writing for funding from various sources including government ministries and private sector grants to support continuous growth in our culturally-based programs and services.

As a successful candidate your qualifications will include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Promotion, Social Services or Health-related Professions
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in Health Promotion capacity that includes the application of Traditional Aboriginal approaches to Health and Wellbeing
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate performance indicators to evaluate programming
• Effective leadership, communication, group facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Sensitivity to the needs of a multi-cultural community and willingness to apply principles of Truth and Reconciliation in the work of a Health Promoter
• Class G Driver’s Licence and use of a vehicle is required

Ability to speak Cree or Ojibway is considered an asset

Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply. We also welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Check at their expense before proceeding with hiring.

Applications should be forwarded electronically to Amy Blais, Director of Finance and Administration, Misiway Milopemahtesewin CHC by Friday, January 31, 2024 at 4:30 pm. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $62,000.00-$75,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-31