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JOB OPPORTUNITY	
Workplace Health Challenge Co-ordinator 
Ontario Association of Youth Employment Centres (OAYEC)
			
OAYEC - The 'go to' organization for Youth Employment issues, is seeking an energetic, high-spirited, team player with a passion for health, physical activity and its promotion in the community .  We are a non-profit, charitable organization serving over 70 community-based youth employment agencies across Ontario - in our 17th year of supporting and advocating for a sustainable youth employment delivery network.

POSITION SUMMARY	
The Workplace Health Challenge Coordinator will conduct preliminary research through consultations with stakeholders, complete a marketing plan, and launch a recruitment campaign that will encourage OAYEC members to participate in a healthy workplace challenge. You will be responsible for participant recruitment, training, communication, tracking and reporting and will assist in the co-ordination of an additional sponsored fitness event. The Workplace Health Challenge Coordinator position demands a highly versatile individual with a good understanding of workplace health promotion principles and practices.  The ability to develop systems, resources, processes and experience in community-based program development is also an advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Manager, Knowledge Transfer, you will:
·	Conduct consultative research with member centres to determine program needs, values and capacity 
·	Recruit and facilitate an Advisory group comprised of diverse stakeholders and experts, as well as agency-based team leaders in each community across the province 
·	Create a flexible training and tracking program that informs an excellent reward and recognition plan
·	Work with marketing/design specialists to develop communications strategy including graphic design and print collateral
·	Collect, analyze and communicate monthly statistics on team participation/fitness goals
·	Compile monthly e-bulletins to be sent to program participants  
·	Work within specified timelines and report regularly to supervisor and funder
·	Participate in team meetings, planning sessions and other duties as required 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
·	University graduates preferred 
·	Experience in health promotion, exercise prescription, nutrition and/or physical education
·	A sound understanding of mainstream nutritional principles, workforce development and change management
·	Facilitation skills are essential
·	Superior communication and interpersonal skills required
·	Strong ability to organize, plan and multi-task
·	Ability to work well in a team environment with diverse stakeholders

CONDITIONS
·	35 hours per week   
·	Position duration: 14 month contract 
·	Some travel required
·	Salary $42,223 -$46,617

TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter and resume to Stephanie Donaldson, Manager, Knowledge Transfer at [log in to unmask] by 5pm, January 2nd, 2006. 
Faxed resumes will not be accepted.

Members of equity groups are encouraged to apply.  
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
All applicants please be advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a police records check

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