Public Appointments to the Board of Health
The Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit (HKNPHU) is seeking candidates to fill public appointment positions on the Board of Health.
Board Responsibilities and Composition
The Board of Health is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, management and evaluation of a variety of public health programs and services in our community. We are one of twenty-nine health boards in Ontario who are mandated by the provincial government through the Health Protection and Promotion Act to implement the Ontario Public Health Standards. Our sixteen-person board functions autonomously and is one of only a few boards of health in the province with First Nations, municipal and provincial representatives serving together.
Meeting Time and Commitment
Our board meets approximately ten times per year (excluding July and August); currently this schedule alternates on the third Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon of each month. In addition to board meetings, members have an opportunity to participate on one or more committees, which meet every 2 to 4 months.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for a public appointment you must:
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reside within the catchment area of the HKNPHU (Cities of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes; Counties of Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough; Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville First Nations.
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be at least 18-years old; and,
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not be a current employee of the HKNPHU; and,
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apply for and be appointed through the the Public Appointments Secretariat;
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
While all applications will be considered, we will prioritize candidates with knowledge/related skills in the following areas:
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Advocacy
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Health System Funding and Administration
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Indigenous Governance
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Legal
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Public and Population Health Science, Assessment and Analysis
Application Process
Community members interested in applying can do so via the link below. You will be asked to provide a brief description of your interest, complete a short survey and upload a resume/CV. Deadline for applications is Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
Survey Link
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be supported by the Board of Health in their application through the Public Appointments Secretariat, which oversees all Ontario government appointments to provincial agencies and other community boards and organizations. The Public Appointment Secretariat makes the ultimate decision on public provincial appointees to the Board of Health.