Location - Sault Ste. Marie
Temporary Full-Time (up to 12 months)
Reporting to the Acting Manager of HG&D, the Acting Supervisor provides public health leadership to a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Family Support Workers, Health Promotion Specialists, Dietitians, and Clerical. Working collaboratively with staff and community partners to achieve public health goals, the Acting Supervisor supports the implementation of HG&D programs and services that meet the requirements of the Ontario Public Health Program Standards, Accountability Framework, Algoma Public Health’s strategic plan, policies and procedures, and relevant legislation such as the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
Some of the duties of this position include but are not limited to:
• Provide support to the Acting Manager of HG&D.
Support the planning, standard implementation plan development, and monitoring of HG&D programs and services to address the needs of the community in alignment with public health standards and related budgets.
• Support the development and implementation of program policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provide practice support for all team members; including but not limited to public health core competencies, standards of practice and best practice guidelines.
• Conduct scheduling, reviewing and assessing performance including attendance management.
• Set clear performance expectations and work to proactively address concerns to ensure high standards of program delivery.
• Monitor and oversee probationary period evaluations and make recommendations regarding continuation of employment.
• Review and approve requests for professional development, and travel/ kilometer reimbursement forms in adherence to budget.
• Build employee capacity, support professional development, and enable staff to maximize their contribution.
• Create a motivating and engaging work environment.
• Participate in the recruitment, orientation and training process of new employees and learners.
• Routinely monitor HG&D program activities and outcomes to assess and improve the implementation and effectiveness of programs and services, including collection, analysis, and periodic reporting of indicators related to inputs, resources, implementation processes, reach, outputs, and outcomes.
• Develop collaborative and strategic relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ensure a culture of quality and continuous improvement that underpins HG&D programs and services and demonstrates transparency and accountability to clients, the public, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications, Ability, Experience, and Skills for this position include but are not limited to:
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health sciences, social sciences, public administration, or relevant field.
• Masters of Public Health or relevant field, or working toward a Masters would be an asset.
• Experience in a leadership role in a public health setting would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge and application of Public Health legislation, Standards and Protocols.
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based Public Health practice and decision making.
• Effective leadership attributes to supervise, motivate, empower and coach employees in order to effectively deliver exceptional client services.
• Proven ability to be a team player while leading and providing guidance and consultation for front line employees.
• Knowledge of human resource functions including working in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge and ability to participate in budget development and implementation.
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive matters.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and maintain credibility.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism and ensuring a high level of integrity.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude toward position, clients, service providers and personnel of APH.
• Proven ability in demonstrating critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning skills in order to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Ability to work collaboratively, both internally and externally.
• Advanced knowledge in computer skills as it pertains to systems required for this position.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Compliance with APH’s agency policies and relevant program policies and applicable legislation.
• A current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) with satisfactory clearance is a condition of employment, at own expense.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential, proficiency in both official languages considered an asset.
• Requires a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence, the use of a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel to meet program needs.
• The ability to work outside regular business hours, including weekends and evenings, required.
• As a condition of hire, you are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, per our COVID-19 Immunization policy. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with our COVID-19 Immunization policy that is in effect.
Algoma Public Health believes in and is committed to promoting diversity in our workforce and ensuring accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Submit applications to:
Algoma Public Health
c/o Human Resources
294 Willow Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 0A9
Email: [email protected]
A cover letter and current resume must be provided in order to be considered for this position.
We would like to thank all candidates for responding; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
