Job Description

Health Promoter, School Health

Health Services, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention   

Status: Contract Full Time

Vacancies: 3 (one 13-month contract, two 6-month contracts)

Hiring Range: $81,977 - $92,224 per annum

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON L5W 1N4

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Join Us in Building Healthier School Communities!

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of children, youth, and communities? Do you thrive on turning data into meaningful health programs? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for a dynamic Health Promoter to join our School Health team. A key part of our mission is to create healthier environments where students can learn, grow, and thrive.

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to promoting healthy behaviours and environments in school communities. You’ll help shape impactful programs that impact educators, parents, and students to foster lifelong wellness.

What You’ll Do

• Support the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs and strategies tailored to school communities
• Use data and evidence to support decision-making and program development
• Contribute to performance measurement and evaluation, managing large data sets and analyses
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, and presentations for internal and external audiences
• Support the development of health knowledge products for students, families, educators, and school boards
• Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to enhance productivity, including program planning, reporting, data analysis, communications, and operational effectiveness.
• Support schools in building healthier communities by strengthening capacity and fostering collaboration with internal and external partners
• Represent the School Health team on internal and external committees
• Apply health promotion knowledge and knowledge of public health sciences including population health, social determinants of health, epidemiology and applicable legislation
• Ensure that issues of diversity, equity and inclusivity are reflected in health promotion planning and programs

What You Bring

• A university degree in a health-related field
• At least one year of experience in health promotion program planning and evaluation
• Experience in public health or school health settings
• Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset
• A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered
• A Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required upon hire

Your Skills and Strengths

• Solid knowledge of public health science, epidemiology, health promotion theories, and the Ontario Public Health Standards
• Strong analytical skills, including analysis of large data sets and data interpretation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning, facilitation, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in team settings
• Strong partnership building and collaborative skills
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviours, proactively managing bias.

Be Part of Something Bigger

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a community-focused team that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. If you're looking to make a meaningful difference and support healthier futures, apply today.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date (applicable to long term contract)
• Eligible to enroll into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time. 

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.

Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.  

Be bold. Think big. Join us. 

Help shape healthier school communities as our next Health Promoter, School Health, where data, collaboration, and innovation create lasting impact for children and youth.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.