chief, health promotion - government services
Title posted on Nova Scotia Public Service Commission - Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH)
Posted on June 29, 2026 by Employer details The Government of Nova Scotia
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<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP"><img style="width:686.0px;height:36.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/bf6b9753/38449949-ca76-4c02-8829-4.png"></a></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Competition # : </strong>49272<strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Department: </strong>Health and Wellness</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location: </strong>HALIFAX</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Type of Employment: </strong>Permanent</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Union Status: </strong><span contenteditable="false">Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Closing Date: </strong>27-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)</span></p><p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Us</b></H2></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Public Health branch at the Department of Health and Wellness (DHW) offers opportunities to lead and advance initiatives that protect and promote the health of all Nova Scotians. We work collaboratively across government and with health system and community partners on a range of issues across all six core public health functions. To do this, we need collaborative leaders who see the big picture, embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference. </span></p><p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Our Opportunity</b></H2></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Nova Scotia is at a pivotal moment in advancing population health, equity, and resilience-and this is a unique opportunity to lead that work at the highest level.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As <strong>Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH)</strong>, you will play a vital leadership role in protecting and improving the health and well being of communities across the province. Reporting to the Deputy Minister of Health and Wellness and accountable to the Minister, you will provide trusted, evidence based medical and public health leadership during both routine operations and times of urgency.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This role is ideal for a purpose driven physician leader who is passionate about health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection-and who values collaboration, transparency, and public trust. You will work across government, health system partners, communities, First Nations, and national and international forums to influence policies and actions that shape the social, environmental, and economic determinants of health.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Nova Scotia embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences who are committed to serving the public interest and advancing health equity for all.</span><br><br></p></div></div- Location Halifax, NSB3J 2V9
- Work location On site
- Salary$11,044.41 to $13,805.52BIWEEKLY bi-weekly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as early as 2026-07-27
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Nova Scotia Public Service Commission #49272
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