Health Promoter

About Us:

Vibrant Community Health (“Vibrant”) is driven by a strong commitment to community and a client-centred approach that aims to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for individuals living in North Toronto, especially those who are vulnerable and face complex challenges and systemic barriers to care such as individuals living with physical disabilities, social isolation, members of racialized communities and older adults.

Located in a restored, accessible heritage building at the heart of Yonge & Eglinton, Vibrant offers a welcoming and inclusive workplace where your work has purpose and your impact is felt throughout the community.

Position Overview:

The Health Promoter implements and oversees health promotion programming and outreach for Vibrant’s target populations. The Health Promoter implements and oversees health promotion programs that support health education and provide leadership development and capacity building opportunities. In addition, the Health Promoter will support outreach initiatives in the community as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

In this role, you would contribute to an integrated team-based model focused on creating impactful care pathways and setting new standards in patient care. You will be pivotal in fostering an inclusive healthcare setting where equity-deserving people living with physical disabilities or other complex health issues experience the highest quality access to care. By joining us, you will be part of a continually improving, supportive, and collaborative ecosystem that prioritizes clinical professional growth and development. Together, we aim to address our community's healthcare needs and advocate for systemic changes that promote health equity and inclusivity.

Date Posted: Oct 01, 2025 Location: On-Site, 2398 Yonge Street (Yonge and Eglinton); Other sites as required

Position Status: Regular Full-Time Department: Health Services, Allied Health

Hours of Work: 35 hours weekly FTE Status: 1.0

Weekday Shifts Required: Days & Evenings Weekend Shifts Required: N/A

Salary Range: $65,049.93-$78,384.01 Statutory Holidays Required: N/A

Union Status: Unionized

Benefit Entitlement: Benefits and HOOPP Positions Available: 2

Summary of Duties

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate health promotion programming and community initiatives. Programs may include individual and/or group teaching, health education workshops, peer leadership groups, and community initiatives.
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of outreach strategies that engage people with physical disabilities and other target populations.
• Networks and works collaboratively with community groups to strengthen and expand health promotion programming for all three target populations.
• Liaise with community partners and maintain positive community relationships.
• Collaborate with health promotion team and other staff, as appropriate, to support overall administration and delivery of health promotion programming for all three target populations.
• Participate in the orientation and new training of staff, students and volunteers, as may be required.
• To support the Consumer Advisory Committees.
• Collaborate with health promotion team and other staff, as appropriate, to support overall administration and delivery of barrier free health promotion programming.
• Maintain volunteer statistics as directed.
• Participate in agency's staff and team meetings, as required.
• To collect and input data for personal development groups and community initiatives using the electronic medical record.

Qualifications/Skills

• Graduate degree from a recognized university in health promotion, social work, or a related discipline, or a combination of undergraduate degree and significant work experience.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years health promotion/education experience within a community-based setting.
• Demonstrated ability, commitment to and knowledge of the community health care model including the social determinants of health and harm reduction principles.
• Experience working in peer education and/or with volunteers, including outreach and recruitment.
• Excellent communication and group facilitation skills, experience and demonstrated knowledge of health promotion and education, program design, implementation and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in community outreach and program promotion.
• Experience networking and working collaboratively with local agencies, community groups and schools.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with crisis and conflict, and to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications, including experience using Electronic Health Record Systems (EHRs)
• Experience using PS Suite is an asset
• Experience with documentation related to case management and data collection.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team

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We sincerely thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Vibrant Community Health is committed to following the principles of dignity, independence, and equal opportunity in the delivering of its goods and services and fostering an inclusive environment for our clients, volunteers, and staff. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Vibrant Community Health is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact careers@vibrantch.ca.