The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking a Full-Time Contract (July 2026 - December 31, 2026) Health Promotion Planner in the Health Promotion Division. Reporting to the Manager of Substance Use Health, the Health Promotion Planner researches, plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates practices/programs in order to effectively meet the Ontario Public Health Standards and respond to local needs, as well as provides recommendations based on analysis of data and results related to program planning. The Health Promotion Planner also provides consultation to staff, provincial and community partners regarding research and evaluation, health promotion theories, best practices, and policy development in accordance with health unit policy. The Health Promotion Planner also supports staff in meeting requirements for the Substance Use Prevention Standard.
In this term contract, the planner will lead and support evidence-informed, upstream community approaches to reducing substance-related risk and harm, working collaboratively with internal and external partners. In this role, the planner will coordinate the research and evaluation components of partnership initiatives such as Planet Youth Thunder Bay. The planner will develop and report on operational plans, support the Substance Use Health team with a range of health promotion activities, and participate in organizational initiatives to strengthen program planning and accountability.
We Provide:
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan through OMERS
- Workplace Wellness Initiatives
- Hybrid/Flexible work schedules
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Family Assistance Program
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit offers a professional work environment that fosters best practices and innovative ideas. TBDHU is committed to providing staff with a healthy workplace, development opportunities, family friendly policies in an open-minded, caring, supportive setting that plays a role in employee retention.
Please include a cover letter and resume in your application package. PDF format is preferred but not required.
Please quote competition #NU-26-06 in your cover letter when applying.
Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment and selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.