Specialist, Provincial Mission (NS) at Heart Stroke

Halifax, NS, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Nov, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Aug, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Independence, Management Skills, Teams, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Government, Health Policy, Stewardship, Virtual Environment, Program Planning, Creativity, Communication Skills, Large Groups, Health Education, Thinking Skills, Public Speaking

Industry

Other Industry

Description

WHO WE ARE

At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.
We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website

The Specialist, Provincial Mission is an experienced and energetic team player who contributes to the implementation of Mission initiatives in the province that align with Heart & Stroke organizational priorities. This includes but is not limited to:

Advocacy and government relations activities
Engagement with people with lived experience (PWLE)
Health education and awareness initiatives (including the FAST Signs of Stroke campaign)
Stakeholder engagement with partner organizations, health care providers and health systems leaders
Support for Indigenous health and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiative

Responsibilities

Advocacy and government relations activities
Engagement with people with lived experience (PWLE)
Health education and awareness initiatives (including the FAST Signs of Stroke campaign)
Stakeholder engagement with partner organizations, health care providers and health systems leaders
Support for Indigenous health and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives

Accomplishing these goals requires ongoing collaboration with the Director of Health Policy and Systems, external and internal partners across the country, and involves representing Heart & Stroke in occasional media opportunities as needed.