Health Promotion Facilitator

Your Opportunity:
We are looking for a collaborative individual with community health and partnership experience to join in the role of Health Promotion Facilitator (HPF) in the Calgary Zone. The HPF will provide support for the Healthier Together Initiative, a priority program that supports community development and health promotion connecting action across and within settings. The Healthier Together Initiative strengthens partnerships and collaboration through governance, intersectoral partnerships and participation and engagement at the local level. This position coordinates efforts to support population-based interventions and integrates health equity considerations in partnership with local and health system partners. The HPF plays a key role in facilitating engagement, planning and cross-sectoral action to create/enhance environments that promote health and prevent disease. This position collaborates with diverse partners, including internal teams, municipal government, community partners, schools, workplaces, health services and external agencies to support optimal health and well-being. The HPF is responsible for facilitating the Healthier Together Initiative at the local level in the Calgary Zone and requires knowledge and experience with community development, partnership building and the Healthier Together approach. This position will have an initial primary focus of providing in person support to the community of Airdrie, working closely with the City of Airdrie and local partners to support collaboration and connection. The position will support additional communities in the Calgary Zone in subsequent years. This HPF works closely with internal zone and provincial teams in alignment with the Healthier Together Initiative governance structure to ensure consistency of approach within and across settings, share learnings and strengthen collective measurement of outcomes.
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.
Acute Care Alberta: N
Primary Care Alberta: N
Recovery Alberta: N
Classification: Health Promotion Facilitator
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Healthier Together, Calgary Zone
Primary Location: Southport Tower
Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 03-JUN-2025
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 30-JUN-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $38.56
Maximum Salary: $51.27
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Completion of bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Health Education or a related field.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Experience with community development and facilitation. Minimum 1 year experience with implementing the Healthier Together Approach in a community-based setting. Minimum 3 years of experience with community-based health promotion initiatives. Demonstrated ability and understanding of program development. Experience with partnership and relationship building. Knowledge of the Airdrie community and local community groups. Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working with leadership in a health setting. Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects/deliverables simultaneously. Knowledge and experience with Social Return on Investment. Read more