Public Health Intervention Specialist

About This Role

This Public Health Intervention Specialist role advances evidence-informed and equity-focused public health priorities through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, interventions, and communications. Working collaboratively with internal teams, community partners, and priority populations, this role translates population health data, research, and surveillance into timely, accessible, and culturally relevant actions that strengthen health outcomes. It contributes to research and knowledge generation through literature reviews and program evaluations that measure progress and guide continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Advance evidence-informed and equity-focused public health priorities through planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, interventions, and communications
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, community partners, and priority populations
• Translate population health data, research, and surveillance into timely, accessible, and culturally relevant actions that strengthen health outcomes
• Contribute to research and knowledge generation through literature reviews
• Contribute to program evaluations that measure progress and guide continuous improvement
• Foster inclusive participation and support sustained, coordinated public health action through strategic communication, outreach, and professional development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, or Social Sciences
• Two to three years of related work experience in community-based health promotion or a public health environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of intervention and activity level planning and implementation utilizing evidence-informed public health practices
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying the public health core competencies, Health Impact Pyramid, and Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
• Demonstrated knowledge of current public health issues, procedures and legislation (Ontario Public Health Standards)
• Strong knowledge of various health and social services, and issues impacting the health of Niagara residents
• Demonstrated ability to critically assess research for relevance/application to planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information for a variety of audiences
• Strong facilitation, project management, partnership/collaboration, planning, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of public health and/or technical knowledge including population health, social determinants of health, assessment of research evidence, epidemiology, and applicable legislation
• Demonstrated ability to conduct situational assessments, plan and evaluate goals and objectives, and develop partnerships