Closing Date : May 26, 2026, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a temporary full-time Program Manager, Health Unit in the Public Health Unit division. This temporary full-time opportunity is for a period up to August 31, 2027. This position is for Program Manager, Healthy Environments.

The Program Manager, Public Health leads a multi-disciplinary team to effectively deliver public health programs in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards, legislation and collective agreements, consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Health Unit and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies

Lead a team in a fast-paced and constantly changing unionized and non-unionized environment

Develop, implement and evaluate new and existing Public Health Programs

Monitor program performance and make adjustments to ensure targets are met

Conduct quality assurance audits of programs

Use evidence and research to inform public health practice

Oversee an annual operating budget as specified by Ministry and municipal guidelines

Establish standards, service delivery guidelines and program models that respect and address population diversity

Develop, recommend and implement program policies and procedures

Liaise and work collaboratively with municipal departments, community agencies, corporate partners, and consumers by participating on community boards, committees, and task forces related to public health issues

In collaboration with community partners, advocate for public health policy

Prepare reports for and make presentations to the Board of Health

Confer with medical staff to ensure health care services are rendered according to legal and professional standards

Professional standards

University degree/or internship and professional designation (in health, science, social science, education, or business program with emphasis in health promotion, public health, environmental health, or nursing), with four (4) to six (6) years of related experience; Masters degree preferred

Program management experience, preferably in a public health environment

Broad knowledge of public health issues, population health, epidemiology and applicable legislation

Experience with program planning and evaluation

Overseeing annual operating budget

Supervisory experience, preferably in a public health and unionized environment

Strong communication skills, written and verbal, preferably in multiple languages

Strong organizational, time management, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software program)

Other qualifications

Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles and/or experience participating in CQI projects is an asset

The ability to communicate both written and oral French language is an asset

Certifications, memberships, licenses

Certificate in Public Health Inspection in good standing (Canada), CPHI(C), issued by the Board of Certification of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors is preferred

Work environment/hours of work

This position works mostly indoors

This position works weekday and evening hours and on call after hours and on weekends on a rotating basis

Driver’s licence/vehicle requirements

Because this position would be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's license with a reliable motor vehicle is necessary.

Background check requirements

Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (Criminal Record Check) prior to commencement of employment.

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

Mask fit testing (N95)

2 step TB skin test to be completed within two weeks of starting position

Sitting: infrequent sitting in vehicle

Hands: frequent fine finger dexterity (movement) and mousing

This temporary full-time position has an hourly wage of $65.437 to $76.976 and will receive 15% in lieu of benefits (which includes group benefits, statutory & non-statutory holidays, and non‑enrolment in OMERS) and 4% vacation pay. Where a permanent employee is receiving benefits and is the successful candidate for a temporary vacancy, benefits will remain as per the policy manual.

Notice to Internal Municipal Employees only

When internal employees are applying to temporary vacancy and want to maintain their permanent status: positions posted as “temporary” may be filled with permanent employees (full‑time, part‑time and call‑in) who want to keep their permanent status provided their ability to be released to a temporary position is reviewed and approved with their current manager/supervisor before submitting an application.

The Municipality of Chatham‑Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

The Municipality does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools in its recruitment or selection processes; all hiring decisions are made by people.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.

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