Job Details: Community Development Consultant -(Health Educator - Senior)

Company: Keewatin Yatthé Health Region – The Keewatin Yatthé Regional Health Authority is located in Northwest Saskatchewan which encompasses approximately 1/4 of the province.

Description: Facility: Buffalo Narrows
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week - 1948.8 hours per annum
Salary: As per current SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Posting Date:December 5, 2007
Closing Date: December 17, 2007 @ 12 noon
Anticipated Date of Appointment: As soon as Possible

Job Summary:
Primarily responsible for facilitating Communications/Education; developing and monitoring community service provider programs for children/youth/families with substance abuse and mental health issues; building capacity of staff and community; as well as monitoring contracts to facilitate supports for children,
youth and their families dealing with mental health and addictions issues. Reports to the Director of Community Health
Services.

Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in health promotion, education or related field. Significant related experience, or a combination of experience and education may be considered Two years work experience in community health promotion, teaching, and
community development activities is preferred. Work experience in the North would be an asset. Valid Driver's License.

Northern Benefits:
Additional benefits include: Bi-weekly Northern District Allowance, medical trips, and an extra week of vacation at the end of each year of service.
Please Provide:
Résumé, including confirmation that you possess the qualifications required/stated on the posting; current address and phone number(s), a recent criminal record check, and a minimum of three (3) references.

Selection:
Selection for this position will be based on Article 21.04 of the SAHO/HSAS
Collective Agreement.
For More information on our Health Region visit our Website www.kyrha.ca
Mail or Fax Résumés to:
Human Resources
Keewatin Yatthé Regional Health Authority
Box 40
Buffalo Narrows, Sask. S0M 0J0
Phone: (306) 235-2220 Fax: (306) 235-4604
For Further Information Contact:
Elaine Malbeuf, Director of Community Health Services @ (306) 288-4820

We thank all applicants for your interest; only those invited for interview will be contacted.

Posting Date: Oct 7 08