Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre

Health and Wellness Promoter

Belleville, ON
On-site
Posted Nov 10, 2026
1 position

$56,511.00–$68,686.80 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: College diploma
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

Design, coordinate, and deliver health promotion strategies, educational activities, and group programs that support physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. Engage community members and partner organizations to identify needs, build resources, advocate for priority populations, and develop and evaluate inclusive community wellness initiatives.

Job details

Health and Wellness Promoter Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre (BQWCHC) Permanent Full Time (1.0 FTE) - 2 positions available $56,511.00 – $68,686.80/annually, working 35 hrs per week. Start date: (1) Effective immediately, (1) Effective February 1, 2027 Job Summary: The Health and Wellness Promoter is a health and wellness champion, promoting positive change in the community. This role is responsible for group-based programming, health promotion education and community development activities that help people feel their best – physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. As part of the Community Health Team, this role is about meeting people where they are at and making wellness feel possible, accessible and even fun. Why work here: Monday-Friday Employer Paid Benefits HOOPP Pension Collaborative Team Culture Values Driven Decision Making Trauma-Informed Approach Key Areas of Responsibility: Design, coordinate and assist in delivering health promotion strategies at the Centre (e.g. skill building and health education, advocacy, individual and community capacity building through empowerment and community development) Champion health and wellbeing, raise awareness on issues that affect physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing and advocate on behalf of community members affected by those issues Participate in social prescribing initiatives, connecting individuals to activities that promote wellbeing and social connection Engage with the community, with a focus on priority populations, to identify needs, strengths, interests and opportunities to promote wellness in all its forms, including physical, mental and social wellbeing Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate community development initiatives that promote health and wellness through a strengths-based approach and foster peer-to-peer connection and social inclusion Plan, organize and facilitate or co-facilitate group programming and educational activities that reflect the needs, strengths and interests of our community Work closely with individuals, groups, and organizations to identify needs, develop resources, and implement programs that address key health and wellness issues in our community A copy of the full job description is available upon request. Qualifications: Post-secondary diploma in social services, community development, health promotion or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related health or social science field OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience; preferably in a community setting Demonstrated knowledge of holistic health and wellness, health promotion and evidence-informed approaches to health education and skill development Experience planning and facilitating group programming, educational workshops, or community-based activities Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; an asset... To apply for this opportunity please forward your resume and cover letter electronically to hr@bqwchc.com. Within the subject line of your email, please indicate the position title for which you are applying. POSTED UNTIL: November 18, 2026, at 4:30pm. BQWCHC encourages applications from diverse communities including person with disabilities, the 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, and racialized communities. If you have a disability and require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please call 613-965-0698 x 146 or email hr@bqwchc.com. For more information, please visit our website at www.bqwchc.com. We sincerely thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants need a post-secondary diploma in social services, community development, health promotion, or a related health or social science field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. At least three years of professional experience is required, preferably in a community setting, along with knowledge of holistic wellness and experience facilitating groups, workshops, or community activities.