Health Promoter - Mobile Health Clinic & HATM

Full Time, Contract

Salary Range: $71,709 - $84,364

Benefits include:

• Extended Health and Dental benefits including Life and AD&D
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days)
• Professional development time and funds

South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.

The Health Promoter for the Mobile Health Clinic (MHC) & Health Access Taylor Massey (HATM) coordinates and implements health education/promotion/social prescribing programs, and facilitates the integration of a health promotion focus in HATM activities as a member of a multidisciplinary team. In addition, the Health Promoter will work in the Taylor Massey and Oakridge Neighbourhoods with a primary focus on attaching community members to Primary Care either at HATM or on the MHC. The Health Promoter also works collaboratively with community groups and agencies using a community development model. This position is further expected to be available at hours that are suitable for community members and volunteers. This may mean early morning and evening hours as well as weekend time.

Responsibilities:

Coordination of Health Promotion Programming

• Supports service coordination, outreach and engagement between SRCHC, MHC, HATM and SRCHC programs and services to increase access and attachment to team based primary care for priority populations
• Collaborates and consults with multidisciplinary staff, partnering organizations and broader community to support program planning and development
• Networks and works collaboratively with community groups to strengthen and expand health promotion programming, developing and maintaining formal and informal networks
• Coordinates, communicates and promotes the activities or initiatives associated with HATM, the MHC and all partner agencies and the community related to expanding access to primary care

Health Education

• Works both at HATM and on the Mobile Health Clinic with diverse populations including individuals whom are homeless/precariously housed and/or have mental health and/or substance use issues
• Identifies client needs and priorities and works with team members to make appropriate internal/external referrals including social prescribing as needed
• Uses techniques and approaches that support crisis intervention and are trauma-informed, strength-based, culturally competent, and appropriate for client needs
• Supports the operation of the Mobile Health Clinic on a regular basis, including driving the MHC to community locations, helping with set-up and managing the mobile clinic environment etc.
• Acts as a frontline support to assist clients with complex mental health and social issues by referring them to appropriate resources
• Collaborates with other health providers to provide a model of holistic, interdisciplinary team
• Writes reports, maintains files, and collects required data for program monitoring and evaluation
• Identifies, in partnership with community members, health related education needs and plans, develops, implements and evaluates health education programming - using various formats such as community events, group programming, use of media and presentations to large groups
• Disseminates accessible health education materials, developed with community members Collaborates with all teams at HATM to identify and provide health education to target groups
• Ensures the Mobile Health Clinic is organized, clean and presentable to clients and the public
• Conducts mandatory circle checks on vehicle(s), noting minor and major vehicle defects, topping up vehicle fluids (e.g. gas and windshield wiper fluid) in a timely manner.
• Reports to supervisor any concerns regarding the condition of the vehicle(s) which may make them unsafe to drive

Advocacy

• Advocates on behalf of priority population groups and individual community members, for accessible relevant services
• Collaborates and builds partnerships around issues of concern to effect change
• Participates in systemic advocacy initiatives directed at providing supports for clients with complex needs impacted Social Determinants of Health
• All other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Post-graduate degree from a recognized university in health, social science, adult education, or a related discipline, or a combination of undergraduate degree and significant experience
• 3-5 years health promotion/education experience in a community-based organization
• Minimum 2 years driving experience and a class ‘G’, ‘B’ or ‘F’ Ontario Driver’s License with fewer than three demerit points
• Safe and cautious driver
• Work onsite, outdoors with the Mobile Health Clinic
• Ability to routinely lift, push and pull items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Experience working with diverse populations including individuals whom are homeless/precariously housed and/or have mental health and/or substance use issues.
• Experience with using Harm Reduction approaches
• Experience and knowledge of health promotion and education, community organizing techniques, and program design, implementation and evaluation
• Excellent group facilitation skills, experience and knowledge of health promotion and education, community organizing techniques and program design, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge and experience with social prescription program
• Experience in community outreach
• Experience in community education and engagement
• Thorough knowledge of community development approaches
• Knowledge of community resources, particularly in the Taylor Massey Neighbourhood
• Proficiency in peer education strategies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated skills in partnership work
• Commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care and resources
• Good problem-solving skills
• Respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Police clearance documentation will be required for employment
• Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employment

This posting is not for an existing vacancy.

The deadline for applicants is Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Please mail in your cover letter and resume in confidence to:

The Hiring Committee - Health Promoter - Mobile Health Bus & HATM

South Riverdale Community Health Centre

955 Queen Street East

Toronto, ON M4M 3P3

Or by email to: humanresources@srchc.com.

Please enter “HP Mobile Health Bus & HATM” in the subject line of your email.

No faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please.

This is a bargaining unit position with CUPE Local 5399.

SRCHC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

SRCHC is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SRCHC encourages applicants who are racialized (IBPOC) and/or applicants who face any barriers as a result of systemic discrimination to apply for this position.

SRCHC encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.