Health Promoter - Active Living, Mental Health

At Peel Public Health, we are committed to creating healthier, more resilient communities through impactful health promotion. Our Health Promoters play vital roles in improving the health and well-being of Peel residents.

• →Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of health programs that enhance and promote positive mental health and active living, sleep and reduce sedentary behaviour.
• →Conduct community needs and situational assessments to identify priorities and inform strategies
• →Use evidence-informed decision-making, research methods, and critical appraisal to guide program and policy development
• →Develop tailored, clear, engaging written and visual communications such as social media content, reports, web pages, and presentations
• →Collaborate with internal teams, community partners, and government organizations to advance health initiatives
• →Embed principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all health promotion activities
• →Apply health promotion theory, population health, social determinants of health, epidemiology, and relevant legislation
• →Mobilize and empower community-led efforts to improve mental health and active living.
• →Develop and evaluate program planning and knowledge translation materials to support health promotion goals.

• A university degree in a health-related field
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in health promotion, program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation
• Solid knowledge of public health sciences including population health, social determinants of health, epidemiology, and the Ontario Public Health Standards
• Understanding of health promotion frameworks and theories
• Experience conducting situational assessments and scoping reviews
• Background knowledge and understanding of research methods, policy implementation, analysis, and critical appraisal including awareness of evidence informed decision making

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.