Health Promotion Delivery Manager

WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

THE ROLE

Under the supervision of the National Manager Health Promotion, and in close collaboration with key stakeholders from the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence, you will empower Health Promotion teams on bases and wings across the country so that they may deliver evidence-informed services to local military members. This includes: creating opportunities for cross-pollination, and sharing of local successes and innovation between teams; drafting guidelines and procedures to facilitate the delivery of evidence-informed health promotion programs in accordance with CAF Surgeon General policies and standards; monitoring training needs across 24 teams of health promoters; and working with program partners to implement and coordinate solutions addressing training needs across various health promotion action areas.

Other responsibilities will include: preparing reports on health promotion delivery activities, current and emerging service delivery trends, and professional development opportunities; preparing work plans, progress reports, and expenditure projections for areas of responsibility; and supervising Health Promotion coordination staff.

Through strong leadership, innovative thinking, a collaborative approach, and a solid understanding of the social determinants of health, you will play a key role in empowering Health Promotion field staff remove barriers to health and wellness within their respective communities so that military members across the country may thrive.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Health Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field AND several years of experience in managing the delivery of health services or projects

Experience

• In drafting, interpreting, and enforcing program delivery policies and procedures
• In managing program delivery and communication issues
• In collecting information, analyzing data, generating and presenting reports on program performance
• In organizing and managing staff orientation, training events, meetings and conferences
• In identifying performance indicators
• In preparing and delivering presentations, conducting briefings, chairing meetings, and facilitating discussions
• In using information based planning techniques and designing systems to manage, monitor and measure the delivery of health/social services
• In personnel administration
• In Information Management within Health Sciences, an asset

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Bilingual Essential

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Functional

Oral: Advanced

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION

• This position has an assigned location and may allow flexible work options such as remote or hybrid work but the employee must be able to report to the assigned work location at their own cost if required. Remote work may be required depending on health and safety considerations.

START DATE

06 March 2023

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.