The following position is available with the

        City of Hamilton Social & Public Health Services Department.

        Health Promotion Specialist - Tobacco

        New position - part of a team of 4 specialists. A Tobacco Use
Prevention Promoter is needed to plan, develop, implement and evaluate
tobacco use prevention programs. This position will focus on
population-based smoking cessation strategies.

        You have a Master's Degree in Health Science, Health Promotion or
related area, and a sound knowledge of tobacco prevention and behaviour
change theory. You show demonstrated competence in program planning,
implementation and evaluation, health promotion strategies, and community
mobilization. Your talent for written, verbal and mass media communication
rounds out your qualifications.

        We will also consider candidates with a baccalaureate degree in
health or applied sciences who have 2 years experience in the above and
strong research and analytical skills.

        Please submit resume by September 21, 2001 to Gwen Marshall,
Recruiter, Human Resources Department, 71 Main St. W., Hamilton, Ontario L8P
4Y5; fax: 905-546-2650; e-mail:  <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
[log in to unmask] Reference call # 920.

For further information, contact Tracey Taylor, Acting Director, Healthy
Lifestyles and Disease Prevention Branch at (905) 546-3573 or
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Tracey E. Taylor.  B.A., M.A.Sc.
Acting Director, Healthy Lifestyles & Disease Prevention Branch
Social & Public Health Services Department, City of Hamilton
Ph: (905) 546-3573   Fx: (905) 546-3658   [log in to unmask]

Office Location:
1447 Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton

Mailing Address:
71 Main St. West, Hamilton, ON  L8P 4Y5 (Upper Ottawa Office)