Manager, Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance

Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin, 2 March 2007 - OHPE Bulletin 504, Volume 2007, No. 504


File OCDPA 5-03.07: A one-year full-time maternity replacement position
Closing Date: 4:00 p.m. EST, March 23, 2007
Compensation: competitive salary, plus benefits
Location: 700 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON
Relocation: expenses will not be covered

The Alliance's mission is to provide collaborative leadership to support a comprehensive chronic disease prevention system for Ontario.

Manager/Secretariat
The Manager/Secretariat is key to the success of the OCDPA. The Manager/Secretariat liaises with and provides support to the Alliance and affiliated Working Groups and manages staff. The manager will be under the direction and subject to the employment policies of Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA).

Primary Duties

  • Provides leadership and coordination to support OCDPA project goals & expected outcomes;
  • Manages operational details including budget, work plans and communications systems;
  • Develops and maintains collaborative communication systems with health & recreation; stakeholders at the federal, provincial, and community levels;
  • Prepares and disseminates information/fiscal reports/communications to internal and outside stakeholders, partners, and funders;
  • Facilitates the work between committees and working groups of the OCDPA to meet the outcomes;
  • Supervises other Secretariat staff and consultants as the need arises;
  • Identifies opportunities for the Alliance as guided by the mission and outcomes and with appropriate consultation with one or more of the following OCDPA groups - the Alliance, funders and stakeholders
  • Submits regular reports to OCDPA committees and funders;
  • Facilitates steering committee meetings and participates in working group meetings when required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A undergraduate degree in health sciences or health promotion or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • A post-graduate degree in health promotion or related discipline is preferred;
  • Ability to organize work, plan logical steps, balance priorities and meet deadlines;
  • Experience in working with not-for-profit health, recreation and other NGOs;
  • Relevant management experience;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Experience in working with government and managing grants an asset;
  • Preference may be given to candidates with a good knowledge of both French and English;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, spreadsheet software (preferably Excel), PowerPoint, and the ability to use the internet as a resource.

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume, including salary expectations and quoting file number to humanresources@opha.on.ca with "Manager, OCDPA Posting" in the subject line or by mail marked "Confidential" to

OCDPA, c/o Ontario Public Health Association
700 Lawrence Avenue West
Toronto, ON M6A 3B4

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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