About the role

Project Coordinator managing Finding Balance program at the Injury Prevention Centre in Edmonton, AB. Focus on prevention of fall injuries in older adults through leadership and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Coordinate resource development or revisions for the fall prevention program and campaign.
Coordinate educational opportunities on fall prevention for stakeholders, practitioners, and older adults such as Practitioners Day and webinars.
Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with key fall prevention partners, stakeholders, and sponsors.
Develop and coordinate the Finding Balance Falls Prevention Newsletter (4x annually), including article collection and writing, editing, and distribution.
Coordinate and/or participate in committees, task groups, and teams as appropriate.
Coordinate and chair the Finding Balance Steering Committee and support intermediaries, sponsors, and partners.
Establish and maintain knowledge and awareness of current fall prevention programs and resources.
May be required to assist with other Centre programs.

Bachelor's degree in Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Kinesiology, or related field.
Ability to public speak, and facilitate meetings, workshops, and webinars.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse audiences.
Additional training in injury prevention, fall prevention, and adult education would be considered an asset.