Thanks Caroline will do.  This looks like an exciting opportunity for
someone!
Hope you enjoy a great day!

Krise

Krise Jones, BScHP, MPH
Road Safety Advisory Committee Coordinator
Department of Transportation & Infrastructure Renewal
Johnson Bldg., 4th Floor
1672 Granville Street
P.O. Box 186
Halifax, NS  B3J 2N2
Phone: (902) 424-8030
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Fax: (902) 424-0571


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Thank you,


Caroline Ploem
Executive Director
Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Suite 209, City Centre Atlantic
1535 Dresden Row
Halifax, NS  B3J 3T1
Toll Free: 1-877-890-5094
Tel: (902) 494-1917
Fax: 1-902-494-3594
Email: [log in to unmask] 
www.hpclearinghouse.ca 



Provincial Conference Coordinator 
(7 Months, with possibility of extension)

 

 

Description:   

The Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) is a non-profit provincial
resource system grounded in the principles of health promotion and
population health. Serving more than 50,000 people and organizations
annually, the mandate of HPC is to enhance capacity for health promotion
and disease prevention in Nova Scotia. It provides tools, opportunities
for networking, personalized support, and access to resources and
expertise. 

 

HPC is facilitating a project aimed at mobilizing collaborative action
on poverty in Nova Scotia. We are recruiting a full-time coordinator to
work in consultation with a multisectoral steering committee to manage
the planning, delivery and follow-up of a 2-day poverty reduction
conference. The conference will be held in Halifax in the fall of 2010,
with an estimated 200 participants. The Coordinator will report directly
to HPC's Executive Director.

 

Responsibilities:

In consultation with a multisectoral Steering Committee, duties
include, but are not limited to: 

Provide support to the Steering Committee(s) - e.g. organize meetings,
prepare agendas, minutes and materials

Liaise with the Steering Committee, conference stakeholders, speakers,
facilitators, participants, venue, caterers, and others to ensure
effective conference planning, delivery and follow-up

Develop the 2-day conference program

Develop the conference participant list

Develop and implement a marketing and communications plan (including
the use and maintenance of an online communication network)

Identify and solicit corporate and other sponsors (cash and in-kind
donations)

Monitor budget and finances

Undertake all logistical arrangements for the conference, including
facilities and catering bookings, invitations/registration, arranging
speakers/panels/facilitators, audiovisual and speaker needs, evaluation,
etc.

Manage databases, mailing list, registrations, logistics

Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers

Prepare a report on the conference proceedings and evaluation and
disseminate to participants and other stakeholders 

Complete other conference follow-up activities

Other project-related duties as required

 

 Qualifications and Experience:

Demonstrated experience in planning a conference, forum or related
event 

Understanding of the impacts of poverty on the health of Nova Scotians

Excellent organizational and administrative skills

Strong computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel, databases, email, and online
discussion forums/blogs)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Marketing and communications skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to fundraise with corporate and other sectors an asset  

Community development and/or adult education background an asset

 

Location:

The Coordinator will be housed at the Health Promotion Clearinghouse
office on Dresden Row in Halifax.  

 

Salary:

Based on an annual salary of $48,000/year, pro-rated for 7 months. This
is a salaried position, but we may consider a consultant contract if a
suitable candidate is not found.

 

To apply: 

Send a cover letter, resumé, and the names of three references to
Caroline Ploem by email to [log in to unmask] 

 

For information about HPC, please visit www.hpclearinghouse.ca 

 

Application deadline:  March 22, 2010 (by 12:00 PM)

 

HPC is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from
Aboriginal peoples, African Nova Scotians and other racialised persons,
and persons with disabilities.

 

Please note that only candidates chosen for an interview will be
contacted.

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