Requisition ID: 11152
Department: Ottawa Public Health
Service: Ottawa Public Health Dept.
Branch: Public Eng & Legislative Affairs Service
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $79,810.64 - $97,111.56 annually (2022 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Ottawa Public Health
Application Close: 20/05/2024
Public health works to prevent illnesses, injuries and poor health. Ottawa Public Health delivers a range of mandated core programs and services that are outlined in the Ontario Public Health Standards. The programs and services are designed to meet the health needs of the communities in Ottawa. We work with local communities and partners to create equitable opportunities for all residents to be healthy and thrive, regardless of any social or economic reasons.
The Legislative Affairs and Strategic Engagement Team engages with elected officials and public policy makers at all levels of government to identify opportunities for collaboration on shared priorities. This team engages with external partners by establishing and strengthening meaningful relationships with a variety of health, social-services, community and business organizations. Our goal is to establish trust and community support, so that public-health priorities, as outlined under the Ontario Public Health Standards, can be advanced.
In this role, you are responsible for working with internal and external partners to develop and implement engagement strategies to advance OPH priorities, aligned with the OPH Strategic Plan. This work involves conducting research and analysis, and developing and evaluating policy, and strategic and operational plans. This role requires the ability to build relationships and to navigate complex issues, involving balancing interests and competing viewpoints. This role is an opportunity for you to hone your public relations and political acuity, while working with partners to advance the health and wellbeing of our community.
Completion of 4 year university degree in Business or Public Administration, Health Sciences, Communications or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in research, policy and program development and analysis, project management and evaluation
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.