Health Promotion and Community Engagement Coordinator – 22.5 hours/week – 6-month contract

Peterborough, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$77,220–$84,396 / year

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Employment type: Contract, Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 23 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Promote PFHT programs and services through coordinated communications, community outreach, events, and partnerships, while identifying opportunities to improve awareness and participation. Develop sustainable promotional processes, tools, and documentation, and support consistent messaging across PFHT channels and initiatives.

Job details

October 13th, 2026 About The Peterborough Family Health Team Peterborough Family Health Team (PFHT) is a collaborative primary care organization that works alongside family physicians and community partners to provide comprehensive, team-based care to the residents of Peterborough and Peterborough County. Our interdisciplinary team works together across multiple clinical sites. PFHT supports clinical excellence, innovation, and digital health solutions that enhance patient care, improve provider workflows, and protect the privacy and security of health information. We are currently seeking a Health Promotion and Community Engagement Coordinator. Overview Reporting to the Patient Services Supervisor, the Health Promotion & Communications Coordinator is a six-month position supporting PFHT-wide health promotion, community engagement, communications, and program outreach. This role will help increase awareness and participation in PFHT programs and services, including Group Programs, Connect Clinic, and other organizational initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a background in health promotion or healthcare, combined with communications, marketing, or community engagement experience, and an understanding of the Ontario primary care landscape. Key Responsibilities Identify opportunities to increase awareness, participation, and access to PFHT programs, services, and initiatives. Develop a structured approach to PFHT promotion by identifying what needs to be promoted, when, to whom, and through which channels. Work with program leads and staff to identify communication, outreach, and promotional needs and coordinate appropriate responses. Support promotion of Group Programs, Connect Clinic, workshops, health promotion initiatives, and new programs or services. Identify relevant community events, health fairs, networking opportunities, and other opportunities for PFHT to engage with the community. Coordinate PFHT participation in community events, including logistics, staffing, promotional needs, and follow-up. Build and strengthen relationships with community organizations, healthcare partners, and local networks. Identify opportunities to increase PFHT brand awareness and community recognition. Identify gaps in communications, outreach, and promotional activities and recommend practical solutions. Coordinate with staff and leadership to ensure consistent messaging and branding across programs.\ Support website, social media, newsletters, and other communication channels by identifying content and promotional needs. Monitor community engagement and identify emerging opportunities, trends, and barriers. Provide communications, outreach, and coordination support for PFHT initiatives and special projects as priorities arise. Develop sustainable processes, tools, templates, calendars, contacts, and other resources that can be maintained by PFHT staff after the six-month position concludes. Document key workflows and recommendations to support continuity of the work and enable future staff to effectively maintain the framework established. Represent PFHT professionally within the community and with external partners. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Patient Services Supervisor. Qualifications Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with two to three years of clinical experience. Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario Honed patient assessment and triage skills Knowledge of and working experience with, computer systems and applications Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work co-operatively as a member of the Peterborough Family Health Team Additional Benefits Of Joining The Peterborough Family Health Team A provincial leader among Family Health Teams in Ontario Excellent team/office environment Organizational commitment to work-life balance HOOPP Pension Plan To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to resumes@peterboroughfht.com by the application deadline. Application deadline: October 19, 2026 at noon. Hours: 22.5 hours/week Expected start date: As soon as possible Job type: Contract, Part-Time Salary: $77,220 to $84,396, based on full-time equivalency The Peterborough Family Health Team advocates for full vaccination against COVID-19 and its variants for individuals who are medically able to receive the vaccine. PFHT employees are expected to support this position and, where medically able, maintain full vaccination. The Peterborough Family Health Team is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise PFHT when contacted. Posted in Careers, PFHT Employed Opportunities

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Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, two to three years of clinical experience, and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Candidates should have strong patient assessment and triage skills, computer proficiency, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work collaboratively.