Health Educator

Position Summary: 

Under the general guidance of the Manager – Health Promotion Programs the incumbent will engage in meaningful engagement and culturally specific community outreach, support knowledge translation activities, provide feedback to the project team, and promote the project initiatives. 

Responsibilities and Duties: (but not limited to) 

• Share health promotion related information to community members and local businesses.
• Organize health promotion information sessions, and distribute resources through tabling sessions/events, presentations at local community venues, community wellness fairs, religious venues and businesses.
• Dispel culturally specific myths/misinformation through culturally and language specific education and information sessions.
• Identify and build relationships with potential community partners.
• Support cross-organizational collaboration and coordination amongst the community partner organizations.
• Engage and liaise with diverse stakeholders including local businesses, community groups, religious organizations, policymakers, academic and researchers, public health professionals and practitioners, and internal and external partner agencies.
• Support knowledge mobilization and dissemination of project activities and project deliverables.
• Respond to queries and concerns regarding a variety of health promotion topics and provide strategies and resources to support community wellness and education.
• Support administrative tasks related to community engagement, honorarium distribution, logistical support.
• Assist with the annual inventory process and the annual client satisfaction survey.
• Complete all tasks and responsibilities within assigned timelines.
• Become familiar with agency programs, services, practices and staff.
• Adhere to the mission, guiding principles and values of the organization.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients, staff and peers, follow agency health and safety protocols and represent Indus in a professional manner at all times.
• Arrive on time and be committed to the agency and the agreed upon contract dates and times.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Applicant must be between the ages of 18 to 30 years (inclusive).
• Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• Preference will be given to applicants currently pursuing or with post-secondary education in health promotion and health sciences related programs.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities and their caregivers.
• Excellent administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management and public relations skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and to multi-task is required.
• Convey a friendly and professional attitude with visitors in person or by telephone.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, proficient at meeting deadlines and comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Computer proficiency in Windows Office Suite, internet, and virtual communication platforms.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Able to work as a team with site staff, and sensitive to cultural, linguistic and religious diversity.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Proficiency in one or more South Asian languages is an asset.
• Must commit to full contract duration – dates and times.

Canada Summer Job Opportunities are contract positions, ranging from 6 – 16 weeks during the summer months (May to August) and are contingent on funding approval from the Canada Summer Jobs program. Start dates for positions will vary (between May to July 2026) and all positions will end on August 28th, 2026. Interviews will only be conducted after funding approval has been received.