Here is an exciting job opening in the Health Promotion Resource Centre of
Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse. Please pass on to your networks.
The french version of this job posting can be found on OPCs website at:
http://www.opc.on.ca/francais/a_propos/full/demploi.htm

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Health Promotion Information Specialist

The Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (OPC) is Ontario's longest standing
prevention and health promotion organization, providing information,
education, consultation and networking services in French and English
province-wide.

OPC is seeking a health promotion information specialist for our Health
Promotion Resource Centre, to replace a health promotion consultant for 11
months. The position requires sound knowledge of the theories and practices
of health promotion and community development, as well as Ontario's
provincial health promotion and illness prevention system. The successful
applicant will:  work collaboratively in the Health Promotion Resource
Centre; provide clients/stakeholders with information, research, trends
analysis and access to resources; and ensure production of electronic
bulletins, articles, resources.
Time Commitment: 11 month educational leave contract, with a projected start
date of August 23/04. This position is a full-time postion (35 hours a
week).
Closing Date: Monday, July 12, 2004, at 5:00pm

Responsibilities
*       Assess and clarify health promotion requests and client needs.
*       Provide information, referrals and brief, short-term consultations
as required.
*       Track health promotion trends, issues and research through
databases, internal and external resources/documents, literature reviews,
websites, listservs and networks.
*       Analyze, synthesize, transform information into useable formats, and
disseminate in a variety of media (e.g. print, websites, e-bulletins).
*       Contribute to development of resources and training materials.
Develop, research, write and/or edit articles for OPC bulletins and
websites.
*       Coordinate weekly OHPE electronic bulletin, including:
*       Subscription list management, website and online database
maintenance and redesign, evaluation of e-bulletin; and lead e-bulletin
editorial team (including members from partner organization)
*       Promote, manage, monitor and facilitate discussion on selected OPC
listservs/electronic networks.
*       Promote services, contributing to development, implementation and
dissemination of promotional resources.
*       Record information about each service provided, and results.
*       Engage as a team member with program team and OPC organizationally,
regarding planning, data analysis, budget management, etc. Join internal and
external committees and workgroups.
*       Support the development and implementation of practices and
procedures for storing, recording and accessing print and electronic
resources and information.
*       Maintain, support and extend relationships and partnerships with
health-promoting organizations.

Qualifications
*       A Master's degree in health promotion or related field and a minimum
of three years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
*       Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience in, health promotion and
good knowledge of Ontario's populations and social issues.
*       Strong word processing, email, internet/intranet application;
database and listserv management, website development applications (e.g.
Dreamweaver) and other information management methods.
*       Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*       Experience working within a team,and independently.
*       Highly organized, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
*       French language  fluency is an asset.

For more information about the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse please see
OPC website at http://www.opc.on.ca

Please submit a letter of interest and resume in confidence by 5:00pm July
12, 2004 to:
OPC Health Promotion Resource Centre
180 Dundas Street West, suite 1900, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8
Fax: (416) 408-2122      Email: [log in to unmask]
OPC is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages
applications from all qualified individuals.
We thank all applicants, but only those under consideration will be
contacted.
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