Under the direction of the Personnel Support Program Manager, the Health Promotion Director (HPD) plans, organizes, and implements the local delivery of CFB Edmonton health promotion programs. He/she establishes and maintains a network of Heath Promotion (HP) representatives within the designated geographic area. The HPD organizes and secures operational resources needed for the delivery of HP programs and initiatives. He/She conducts formal and informal briefings for health providers, clients and military population and networks with various groups or organizations within the community.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Health Promotion or a health related science discipline such as Nursing, Mental Health/Social Work, Nutrition, Human Kinetics combined with some years experience in the delivery of community health or health promotion and prevention programs.
OR
- Baccalaureate in Health Promotion or a health-related science discipline (as stated above) combined with several years experience in community health or health promotion and prevention programs.
Language requirement: English essential, bilingualism (French / English) an asset.
Knowledge Requirements
- of concepts and practices of health promotion and disease/injury prevention
- of new trends and developments in health promotion in the community and workplace settings
- of Canadian policies on health promotion matters with regard to social wellness, addictions, nutrition and injury prevention
- of applied health and social science research
- of principles related to adult education and group dynamics
- of the principles of attitude and behaviour change
- of the principles of community development
- of concepts and practices of mass communication and social marketing
- of the principles of strategic and operational program planning
- of general business practices and theories
- of budget management
- of employee labour relations and union proceedings
- of personnel management
Experience Requirements
- in planning, organizing, and managing the operations and delivery of health promotion programs
- in group facilitation and team-building
- in oral and written communications for both professional and public audiences
- in preparing social marketing campaigns
- in collecting, analyzing and reporting data
- in the delivery of adult based learning and facilitation of workshops
- in report writing
- in project management
- in budget administration
- in personnel administration
- in managing teams
- in applying policies, procedures, and regulations
- in using audio-visual equipment and computer software (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, graphics, e-mail, and Internet browsing)
Skills Requirements:
Ability to effectively apply interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively apply organizational skills
Ability to act as an effective group leader, including chairing meetings
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to establish and maintain partnerships
Ability to make sound decisions and set priorities
Candidates are required to complete a written exam as part of the selection process.
Salary: $66,180 - $77,890 per annum
Successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment as soon as possible.
NPF employees must demonstrate the following core characteristics: team player, customer focus, positive attitude, excellence, and competence.
NPF is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.
To receive this job poster in an alternative format, please contact the NPF Human Resources Manager.
Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position requirements by mail to: NPF Human Resources, CFB Edmonton, P.O. Box 10500, Stn Forces, Bldg 181A, Edmonton, AB T5J 4J5, or by fax at (780) 973-4162, e-mail at xxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx or online at www.cfpsa.com. Applications must be received before 1600 hrs on 13 November 2009.
Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have special needs and require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the NPF Human Resources Manager at that time.
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