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Manager
Position: The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has a challenging opportunity for a Full Time (1.0 FTE) Manager in our Brockville Office.
Description: This position joins a highly motivated team of professionals within the Healthy Development and Healthy Living Department. This department provides programs and services related to the Ontario Public Health Programs of Family Health, Sexual health, Chronic Diseases and Injury as well as the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children and the Language Express Preschool Speech Programs. These programs include a broad range of health promotion, prevention and protection strategies which include individual care in clinics, schools and homes, group sessions throughout the community and working with many community partners to advocate for system wide changes which will enhance health. The successful candidates will become a member of an interdisciplinary leadership team, have responsibility for specific program areas, work to accomplish the broader Health Unit mandate and strategic plan and forge strong relationships with many community partners.
Required Qualifications: Requirements for this position include a Baccalaureate Degree in a health profession. A Masters Degree in a health or related discipline is considered an asset. Candidates who are eligible for registration with a college must hold current registration or certification. Candidates must have five (5) years experience in local public health. Management experience will be considered an asset. Candidates must have excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with individuals, groups and communities, managing human resources, program planning and evaluation, IT skills including social media avenues, and an understanding of the social determinants of a healthy community.
This position also requires a valid Ontario driver’s Licence and proof will be required upon hire, reliable transportation, a satisfactory criminal record check for vulnerable sector, and proof of immunization in accordance with agency policies.
Salary Range: The current salary range is $81,402 to $95,652
Start Date: March 2012
Apply By: Please apply by February 16, 2012. Send your resume and letter of application to hr@healthunit.org. In your letter of application please include details about your experience in public health, communication skills, organizational skills, ability to set priorities, work with and motivate teams, leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and motivate others, knowledge of the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS), experience in complex project management, change, and conflict resolution.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with our agency; please note that we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Position: Full Time (1.0 FTE), Permanent Status, Registered Dental Hygienist, with the Healthy Smiles Ontario Program, within the Department of Healthy Development and Healthy Living.
Location: Gananoque
Description: Perform the requirements of the Healthy Smiles Ontario Program, the Ontario Public Health Standards and the four Dental Protocols, by performing screening, referral and clinical duties, teaching obligations and other related duties.
Required Qualifications:
- Secondary School Graduate;
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene from a recognized college and registration with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario;
- Minimum three (3) years experience working in private practice or two (2) years in private practice and one year public health experience;
- Excellent clinical skills and infection control practices are imperative;
- Strong time management and organizational skills; able to deal with many competing demands in a calm, professional and independent manner;
- Solid problem-solving abilities; ability to set priorities and manage conflicting demands;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills, with capacity to relate to clients of different ages and different needs
- Careful attention to detail;
- Knowledge and proficiency in use of the Internet and various computer programs including Windows XP and Microsoft Office in a network environment;
- Work constructively and contribute to a harmonious and effective work environment;
- Handle work in a professional manner with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality;
- Work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently, with minimal supervision;
- Demonstrated excellence in communication skills (written and oral);
- Flexibility, initiative, and good judgment;
- Criminal Record Check;
- Up to date adult immunization in accordance with agency policies.
Salary Range: $54,825 to $60,790 Annual (1.0 FTE), comprehensive benefit package.
Start Date: March 19, 2012
Apply by: Please apply by February 20, 2012. Send your resume and letter of application to hr@healthunit.org.4:30 p.m. on February 20, 2012.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with our agency; please note that we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.
Career Information
The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit is located between Kingston and Ottawa serving a population of approximately 160,000 in a 6,369 square kilometre area. This area includes the United Counties of Leeds, and Grenville, City of Brockville, County of Lanark, and the Towns of Smiths Falls, Gananoque and Prescott. We are in a picturesque area, nestled between Ottawa and Kingston, and offer rural and small-town living within easy reach of world-class cities. Learn more about us by exploring our website.
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