The Department of Health and Wellness is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

The purpose of this position is to promote the health of all Islanders by facilitating community action and building community capacity, fostering healthy public policy to create a healthier population, and promote preventive service delivery. This position engages all of society, including individuals, communities, all levels of government, NGOs and the private sector in adopting evidence-informed approaches to prevent disease, disability, and death, and reduce health inequity in and between populations.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Engage the public, government, and community stakeholders regarding the province’s wellness goals, priorities, and action plans to inform planning, development and implementation of interventions.
• Facilitate community mobilization and build community capacity around shared health priorities. Work collaboratively with partners across sectors to enhance the impact and sustainability of health promotion action.
• Lead communication strategies and initiatives to target populations, partners and stakeholders with health promotion and public health messaging through various mediums.
• Provide expert, high-quality advice to Minister, DM, ADM, CPHO, DCPHO, Director and other senior officials on wellness-HP issues and initiatives, including legislative, policy, program and service decisions and on workplans, strategies and federal/provincial/territorial and regional issues.
• Co-lead wellness related policy and program reviews with other departments and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with policy guidance, regulations, regional and federal initiatives, etc.
• Using appropriate project management tools, develop and execute project plans, track activities, monitor progress, evaluate processes and outcomes, apply risk mitigation strategies, and report on progress and results.
• Liaise with health and community organizations, advocacy groups, and federal/provincial departments to collaboratively and strategically plan to address vulnerable populations, the social determinants of health, and issues/needs in the future.
• Develop policies regarding chronic disease and injury prevention in alignment with scientific evidence, best practices, and departmental and provincial frameworks.
• Apply various research methodologies to health promotion processes including but not limited to focus groups, interviews, literature reviews and jurisdictional scans.
• Research and apply leading practices occurring locally, regionally, nationally and globally to inform public health priorities and to support the design, implementation and evaluation of universal, population-level, programs, services and policies.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Health Promotion, Public or Population Health, Health or Social Policy/ Administration, Health Education, Social Sciences, supplemented with a minimum of 5 years of progressively related experience
• Demonstrated equivalences will be considered.
• Considerable experience in research methods and analysis, and devising policy options and recommendations.
• Considerable experience in communicating complex information, maintaining effective relationships, and consulting with diverse partners and stakeholders.
• Considerable experience in project management and in participating in committees, project teams and working groups to contribute to analysis and decisions about complex issues.
• Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to be pro-active and work with a high degree of independence, discretion and diplomacy and competence to establish priorities and balance multiple projects.
• Ability to think analytically, strategically and conceptually and apply knowledge/theory to practice.
• Ability to identify and interpret legislation, regulations and statutes to provide advice and guide program and policy development and delivery.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in the following areas: strategic planning, program design, implementation and evaluation, performance monitoring and reporting, project management, team building and group facilitation, and stakeholder/partner engagement.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent skills in facilitation, consultation, and collaboration to foster and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues across all levels of government.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, etc.) and website hosting platforms, social media channels, and event/communication platforms (e.g., EventBrite, Teams, Zoom, CANVA, etc.).
• A valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation is required.
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment.

Other Qualifications:

• French/Bilingual would be an asset.
• Experience in specific health behaviours (healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco, alcohol, cannabis), chronic disease and injury prevention, equity and the social determinants of health is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends.

This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca**. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.**

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