Health Promoter

By Lakelands Public Health - Apr 29, 2026

Position Title: Health Promoter/PHN
Current Program: Community Health Position 
Available: ASAP
Position Category: Temporary, Full-Time (1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE), 35 hours per week) Up to March 12, 2027
Reports To: Manager, Community Health
Union: CUPE Local 1602 (Legacy HKPR) / ONA Local 003 (Legacy HKPR)
Wage:   CUPE     $47.41 - $52.04/hour $86,288 - $94,720 annually
              ONA      $47.41 - $ $52.06/hour
Office(s): Lindsay
Posting ID: 26-026-EF

Summary

As a member of the Community Health Division, the Health Promoter/Public Health Nurse is accountable to Community Health Management for the implementation of the assigned Requirements of the Chronic Disease Prevention and Well-Being, Healthy Growth and Development, School Health, Substance Use and Injury Prevention Program

Standards of the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) 2018 and other duties as assigned by Community Health Management.

Areas of emphasis may include chronic disease prevention and improving well-being, preconception, pregnancy and family health, health of school-aged children, including oral health and the prevention of injury and substance use.

The Health Promoter/Public Health Nurse applies evidence-informed decision-making and a population-level perspective to identify, analyze, and assess health issues. As an integral part of the Community Health Division, Health Promoters/Public Health Nurses plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion strategies, provide specialized analysis and advice in accordance with the OPHS and conduct work in accordance with Pan Canadian

Health Promoter Competencies (Health Promotion Canada (Ontario)), the Jakarta Declaration, the Health Protection and Promotion Act, organizational policies and any other applicable guidelines and legislation. All Registered Nurses employed by Lakelands Public Health (LPH) are required to maintain competency in immunization and participate in clinics as required.

The Health Promoter/Public Health Nurse is expected to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to apply, adapt, choose and/or recommend changes to established methods, procedures or policies and/or to develop new procedures to complete assigned work.

The Health Promoter/Public Health Nurse works within their scope of practice recognizing their limits of practice and consult appropriately.

The position involves travel and variations of the working day.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administration

  • Maintains knowledge of and complies with Health Unit and divisional policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
  • Maintains knowledge of and complies with the appropriate collective agreement with the local bargaining unit of CUPE or ONA.
  • Participates in performance management.
  • Advises Director/Manager of issues, needs and accomplishments.
  • Generates regular, timely, complete and accurate records and reports to adequately reflect the implementation of the assigned program areas and reports as required by Community Health Management and/or the MOH.
  • In consultation with Community Health Division members and Management, may assist in the planning, preceptorship and evaluation of placements for students in appropriate fields of study.
  • Works in accordance with the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
  • Consults with the Chief Nursing Officer on matters related to professional practice.

Professional

  • Provides information and advice to Community Health Management, Health Unit staff, community partners and the general public regarding assigned program areas.
  • Maintains competency by attending appropriate continuing education workshops, conferences and seminars, through private study and/or participation in networks as approved by Community Health Management, and in accordance with Regulated Health Professionals Legislation as applicable.
  • Maintains effective working relationships with Health Unit staff, and personnel of other community agencies and volunteers.
  • Liaises with Ministry Consultants, elected and appointed Officials, other health units, provincial organizations, and other agencies in consultation with Community Health Management and/or the MOH.
  • Represents the Health Unit, division and/or assigned program areas on committees, boards and task forces as appropriate and as approved by Community Health Management.
  • Documents in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and/or the College of Nurses practice standards.

Financial

  • May recommend to Community Health Division members and Management the purchase of equipment, supplies and materials necessary for the assigned programs.
  • In consultation with Community Health Management, may prepare budget for assigned projects, obtaining community partner input (and approval, if necessary) as appropriate.
  • May assist in the preparation of proposals for external funding to enhance programs and research projects.
  • May provide input to draft financial reports for approval by Community Health Management in preparation for submission to outside funders as required.

Program

  • Participates in collaborative, cooperative, coordinated work within assigned program areas and with other Health Unit staff and partners as appropriate to support the efficient and effective implementation of assigned programs.
  • Participates in the implementation of the emergency preparedness and response plan as assigned.
  • In collaboration with Community Health Division members and community partners as appropriate,
  • Participates in the assessment, planning, development, implementation, evaluation and documentation of assigned Community Health Division programs.
  • Participates in division, team and individual meetings as requested by Community Health Management for the purpose of ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of assigned programs.
  • Participates in existing community partnerships as assigned and/or creates community partnerships to facilitate implementation of assigned programs.
  • Participates in research projects as assigned.
  • Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
  • Complies with the Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee’s relevant best practice documents.

Physical

  • Works in a safe manner as required by Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
  • Performs work in an environment (primarily indoors) with little to no exposure to disagreeable conditions or hazards.
  • Does light physical activity of long duration and medium physical activity of intermediate duration.
  • Performs work involving almost continuous periods of mental, visual and/or auditory concentration of intermediate duration and/or frequent periods of long duration.
  • Detects and works toward eliminating health hazards in all assigned areas.

Qualifications:

Education

  • University degree in health promotion, nursing or a related discipline
  • Completion of one course in:
  • health promotion
  • program planning and evaluation
  • statistics and data analysis, and
  • behavioural psychology
  • For Public Health Nurse
  • Requirements for employment as a Public Health Nurse as per Regulation 566 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act

Experience

  • Community/public health and/or health promotion experience

Other

  • For Public Health Nurses, proof of current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Proficiency in the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the role of Public Health Practitioner, Front Line Provider as defined by the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada
  • Working knowledge of the Ontario Public Health Standards
  • Critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
  • Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines with the ability to deal with multiple demands
  • Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Demonstrates initiative consistently with a commitment to quality and process improvement
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply health promotion theories and principles to the analysis of health issues
  • Demonstrate the ability to access, synthesize and translate population health data to describe the
  • importance and underlying causes of a health issue and identify options for health promotion action
  • Demonstrate the ability to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion programs
  • Demonstrate the ability to analyze health policies and provide strategic advice on health promotion issues
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop community partnerships, to identify and strengthen local community capacities to act on health issues, and to establish and maintain linkages with community leaders and other key health promotion stakeholders
  • Demonstrate knowledge of health communication and knowledge translation for varied audiences
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle
  • Current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Proof of immunizations required by LPH
  • Satisfactory completion of probationary period (3 months ONA, 6 months CUPE)
  • Current CPR and First Aid (HCP level) (ONA only) or willingness to be certified at this level within two months of hire
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, and any other related software

How to Apply

  • Apply in writing via email to: careers@lakelandsph.ca
  • Include your name, the position classification, and the posting ID Example: “Jane Smith, Safe Water & Vector-Borne Disease Student, 25-15002-C”
  • Attach a single file (doc, docx, or pdf), including your cover letter and resume, which addresses the qualifications noted above.

Lakelands Public Health is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process at the request of the applicant.

Please note that only applicants to be given further consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Posting ID: 26-026-EF

Applications to be received no later than: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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