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Public Health Project Officer (Mental Health Unit)

City of Ottawa8 days ago
Ottawa, Ontario
CA$80,325 - CA$97,739/year
Mid Level
temporary

Top Benefits

Salary range of $80,325.70 - $97,739.46 annually
Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license requirement
Accommodation provided during the hiring process upon request

About the role

Requisition ID: 17863

Department: Ottawa Public Health

Service: Ottawa Public Health Dept.

Branch: ComHlth,Wellness&Chro DiseasePrevService

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CIPP

Salary Information: $80 325,70 - $97 739,46  annually (2025 rates of pay)

Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Ottawa Public Health

Application Close: 22/07/2025

Job Summary Ottawa Public Health is responsible for providing public health programs and services that contribute to the physical, mental and emotional health and well-being of the residents of Ottawa, in compliance with Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards, protocols and guidelines and other related public health legislation. In partnership with the people and communities of Ottawa, Ottawa Public Health improves and advocates for health and well-being through prevention, promotion and protection.

You are responsible for researching, planning, coordinating and implementing projects and initiatives within Ottawa Public Health (OPH) associated with promoting, protecting and preserving health and preventing disease and injury of individuals, family, groups and populations as mandated under section 7 of the HPPA and Ontario Public Health Standards and protocols and related OPH organizational standards.

The candidate must have knowledge of mental health promotion, suicide prevention and possess the skills to; provide outreach to black and diverse communities; ensure cross sectoral collaboration and partnership engagement and is responsible for facilitating the planning and implementation of mental health promotion and suicide prevention programming. Additional language abilities will be considered an asset

Education And Experience Completion of 4 year university degree in health, social sciences, applied science or related field

Minimum of 3 years of broad in-depth work experience, preferably supplemented with project management experience

KNOWLEDGE

  • Principles and techniques of project management
  • Knowledge of Ontario Public Health Standards, Health Protection and Promotion Act and all associated legislations and acts related to Public Health
  • Public health theory and practice
  • General knowledge of health promotion issues, strategies and interventions, including community mobilization approaches and social marketing techniques
  • Business case development
  • Research, assessment skills
  • Program evaluation
  • Planning and performance measurement
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

  • Communicate both orally and in writing
  • Effective time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Prioritizing tasks
  • Ability to develop policy and procedures
  • Demonstrate strong conceptual and analytic skills, including ability to analyze complex and/or controversial health issues
  • Research and summarize information
  • Organize work and manage time effectively
  • Prepare well documented reports
  • Facilitation of meetings and presentations
  • Foster collaboration and negotiations
  • Self-directed
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Ability to work within a team environment
  • Tact, discretion and integrity
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Ability to handle multiple overlapping projects
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Creative approach to problem solving

What You Need To Know

  • Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
  • Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated; This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.
  • Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: HRServiceCentre@Ottawa.ca) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca .

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