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Senior Coordinator, SHL Northwestern Region

 

Smokers’ Helpline (SHL) is a free, confidential, evidence-based service that provides support, advice and information over the telephone and online across Ontario. Based in Thunder Bay, this full-time contract position, to March 31, 2009, calls for an individual with solid relationship-building and communication skills who welcomes the opportunity to promote SHL to a broad audience. You will collaborate with regional partners and service providers to increase SHL service awareness and utilization, coordinate services with local tobacco control programs, and create two-way referral mechanisms. With at least 3 years of related experience in a similar role, and an understanding of tobacco control issues and cessation strategies, you are prepared to contribute to the development and implementation of local/regional promotional activities and to the maintenance of a cessation services database. You possess excellent interpersonal and project management skills, are experienced in developing and delivering presentations to varying target audiences, and have a degree in a relevant discipline such as Health Promotion, Health Studies or Health Sciences, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases is expected, as is the ability to work overtime and/or outside standard business hours. A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required for travel within Ontario. Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

 

We offer a competitive salary, some benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to our mission in a fantastic working environment. This position will be of interest to those currently earning in the mid-40K range. Qualified non-smokers are invited to send their resumes, by July 7, 2008, to: Senior Manager, Community Integration and Promotion, Smokers’ Helpline, Canadian Cancer Society, 662 Concession Street, Suite 200, Hamilton, ON L8V 1B8. Fax: (905) 574-8327. E-mail: nkorstanje@ontario.cancer.ca. Website: www.cancer.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

 

The Canadian Cancer Society provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified persons.