Click here as an internal applicant. Req ID: Location: EasternZone, Prime Brook Department: PH HC Healthy Communities Admin EZ Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT( 100) x 1 Management/Non UnionP osition Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community:based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high:quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work:life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. Recruitment Incentives Successful candidates may be eligible for up to 5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract. About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Healthy Communities (Eastern Zone), the Consultant, Public Policy and Social Action provides advanced knowledge, leadership and coordination of the PH zone workforce development in the area of public policy and social action, and advocacy. S/he advises others how to work with municipalities and as well as other levels of government to action public policy development. The position works closely with the Manager, Healthy Communities, and other Consultants both within the zone and NSHA to strengthen the Healthy Communities workforce to animate the steps of public policy. The position provides advice and direction for the planning and implementation of public policy work and is a resource and support to front:line staff as they strengthen and build public health competencies and healthy communities:specific competencies related to public policy work. The Consultant has in:depth knowledge of the steps of public policy animation and understands how to create and plan opportunities for strengthening practice among staff. The position also engages in public policy work to build competency in self and others and uses participatory processes to teach, reflect and strengthen the knowledge base among the Healthy Communities team in the zone and in the NSHA. The Consultant collaborates with system and external partners, identifies and monitors key indicators, and supports knowledge exchange across the health system and other sectors. The position monitors trends, gathering new evidence and learning better practice in public policy work. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: : Masters' in public health, health promotion or equivalent with 3 : 5 years relevant experience : Baccalaureate degree in health promotion or other relevant field with 5:7 years relevant experience : Equivalent combination of education and 7 years progressive leadership experience may be considered : Eligible for registration with a professional body as appropriate. : Experience in planning, development and evaluation of public health programs, services and initiatives. Demonstrated proficiency in the Core Competencies for Public Health and LEADS : Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively