Position: Eating Disorders Prevention Specialist (BSW) Ottawa and Surrounding Region

Department: Mental Health & Addictions

Position Status: Full-time Permanent

Union: OPSEU 373

Number of Positions: 1

Location:

Ottawa and Surrounding Region

The PRHC Difference:

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Vacation and Benefits
• Pension program with matching employer contribution
• Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Learning fund for educational development

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a member of the Eating Disorders Prevention Team, the responsibilities of the Eating Disorder Prevention Specialist include facilitating/performing health promotion, wellness education, prevention service delivery planning and implementation activities. Further responsibilities include participating in skills and capacity building activities; participating in local and provincial engagement activities across multiple sectors, participating in research and evaluation activities; providing consumer-oriented eating disorder information and reference material within the community using print and electronic resources; participating in academic forums.

This position is in partnership with Eating Disorders Ontario – Prevention (EDO-P), however employment is with the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) as the host organization for EDO-P in Ontario Health East.

This role supports Ottawa and the surrounding area . Specific sub region to be determined by East Region Team needs and may be adjusted to support program growth. Surrounding area may include but not limited to Renfrew County, Lanark Leeds Grenville, Prescott Russell and Stormont Dundas Glengarry. The candidate is required to be located within this geographic area. This is a hybrid work-from-home position and includes regular travel throughout this area required. Bilingual with proficiency in French/English communication speaking, reading, and writing preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree (i.e. BSW, BScN)
• Member in good standing of a regulated health or social service college in Ontario (i.e. OCSWSSW, CRPO, CNO, COTO)
• A valid driver’s license, with access to transportation is required.
• Ability to travel throughout an assigned region and work some irregular hours when needed.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bilingual with proficiency in French/English communication speaking, reading, and writing preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a mental health setting with a focus on children and youth
• Psychotherapy qualifications (within their professional scope of practice), community development and/or public health experience preferred.
• Experience required in health promotion, health education, or child/youth education,
• Experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, past trauma or eating disorders or motivational enhancement.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple groups and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, time management and critical thinking skills.
• Facilitation skills and ability to drive consensus across different sectors (clinical, professional, educator, and various community groups), both in-person and virtually
• Knowledge and experience of health promotion, population health, community development principles, and the health determinants required.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team, making the best use of own skills and expertise and those of colleagues is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other program staff and community practitioners to provide activities, programs and services required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required in a thorough, clear, and timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for the innate strengths of individuals and communities required.
• Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of specific communities and a response to their needs required.
• Understanding/knowledge of conventional/alternative health practices and how these practices may relate to health and wellness and cultural diversity are required.
• Access to a private home office space in a work from home capacity.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.