Term: 1 Year
The Health Promotion & Evaluation Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs and initiatives in order to enhance student health, recreation and wellness. Expertise is required in the areas of research and evaluation, project planning, community engagement and health promotion strategies. A focus of this position will be building relationships with campus stakeholders (e.g. student support services, faculties, students and student associations) and community agencies to help identify student health needs and develop strategies to promote positive heath behaviours and prevent disease.
This position will be under the direction of the Associate Director, Health Promotion (Campus Wellness) with strategic guidance from the Senior Manager, Wellness & Active Living (Athletics & Recreation).
This position is contingent upon funding.
Program Planning, Implementation and Delivery
Develop, implement and evaluate health promotion initiatives that enhance the health and wellness of undergraduate and graduate students. This may involve partnering with campus stakeholders to develop strategies in the areas of physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, mental health, substance use (including tobacco and alcohol) and other areas as identified
Employ project planning and project management skills to develop workplans that include goals, objectives, outputs and outcomes. Ensure project deliverables are completed within timeline and budget
Utilize evidence-informed planning to assess relevant data and literature in order to identify priorities. Apply appropriate health promotion strategies such as health education, health communications, community capacity-building, developing supportive environments and healthy public policy
As part of the health planning process, consider underlying social determinants of health (SDOH) and develop appropriate strategies that work to address them. Assess health inequities and work with stakeholders to propose solutions to reduce these inequities
Under the direction of the Associate Director, Health Promotion, work with stakeholders to advance projects of the Wellness Collaborative (a university-wide wellness strategy). Tasks may involve planning and chairing meetings, priority setting activities, sending regular updates and overseeing joint projects of the collaborative
Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Wellness & Active Living, work on projects that advance strategic initiatives of the Athletics and Recreation department. Tasks may include conducting situational assessments, environmental scans, project planning and implementation, and development of evaluation indicators
Research & Evaluation
Apply a public health lens to critically appraise evidence and research to inform health promotion programs and policies
Conduct literature reviews, environmental scans, situational assessments and formative and outcome evaluations to assess effectiveness of current programs and inform future initiatives
Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods, including statistical analysis. Prepare ethic proposals, grant proposals and write research reports
Consult with Institutional Analysis & Planning (IAP), the faculty of Applied Health Sciences and other departments on the design, administration and analysis of data and research that informs projects of Campus Wellness and Athletics and Recreation
Investigate, identify, manage and monitor data and information related to health promotion programs and services
Keep informed on research in the area of student development, wellness and health promotion, strategies for health behavior change, program planning and evaluation. Interpret key findings and present to staff, management and other key stakeholders
Utilize knowledge translation skills to disseminate research findings in an accurate, timely, and meaningful manner. Tailor the information to meet various audiences on campus and deliver presentations of research results
Partnership & Collaboration
Foster and maintain positive working relationships with other Campus Wellness and Athletics and Recreation staff in order to identify, lead and/or support cross-department health promotion projects. Where appropriate, mentor other staff in health promotion skills and strategies, and supervise students as volunteers, co-op and practicum placements
Create partnerships across campus to identify, plan and implement health promotion initiatives into the campus community. This includes developing and maintaining a close liaison with Student Success Office, Federation of Students, Graduate Students Association, Residence Life, Affiliated Colleges, and Faculties
Facilitate and led campus committees and groups of stakeholders who are working towards a common vision of student health and wellness. Employ stakeholder engagement strategies and share knowledge, tools and expertise in health promotion to build capacity for health promotion across campus
Foster positive working relationships with relevant community agencies (e.g. Public Health etc.) and partner on health promotion projects aimed at young adults within post-secondary education institutions
Maintain a strong familiarity with updated information and best-practices put forth by external agencies (e.g., Public Health Agency of Canada, World Health Organization, Ministry of Advanced Education & Skill Development)
Master’s degree in a health-related field (e.g. public health, health promotion, community-health nursing, social psychology, social work etc.) required
At least 2 years’ experience working with health promotion programs
Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion programs
Demonstrated experience in research methodology, including qualitative and quantitative design and analysis
Broad understanding of health promotion and health behavior change theory
Previous knowledge and skills working in youth/young adult engagement is an asset
Strong project management and organization skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to collaborate and work with a variety of stakeholders across campus, including student service departments, Faculties, student leaderships groups and students
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Ability to exercise a high level of judgement and diplomacy
Computer skills that include the ability to use Microsoft Office; library literature and internet-based searching; and qualitative/quantitative data analysis software to use and interpret data (e.g. SPSS, nVIVo)
There may be unusual hours of schedules to meet student program demands, or multiple/tight deadlines
The University of Waterloo is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.
iCIMS Requisition ID: 2023-9879
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary Range: $63,737 – $79,672
External Company URL: https://uwaterloo.ca/
Street: 200 University Avenue West
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