Community Public Health jobs in Yarmouth, NS

Are you passionate about supporting Nova Scotians affected by Alzheimer's disease or other dementias? Are you seeking an opportunity to have impact in your region and its communities? The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia (ASNS) is seeking a new team member to work with our dedicated Programs & Services team.

The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia (ASNS) is the leading not-for-profit organization working to improve the quality of life for Nova Scotians affected by Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and to advance the search for the cause and cure. Since 1983, ASNS has provided help for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers – and that help comes in many ways. The organization has grown significantly over the past 5 years and presently employs over 40 well-trained, committed, hardworking staff, in the areas of Finance & Operations, Programs & Services, Advocacy & Research, and Philanthropy. We are now seeking a Regional Coordinator for Digby, Yarmouth, and Shelburne to join our team.

Reporting to the Manager of Community Development, the Regional Coordinator provides education, outreach, and support to key community members and partners including healthcare professionals, persons living with dementia and their families, and the public. As part of a larger, focused team, the Regional Coordinator will bring their university-level education or equivalent knowledge and experience in the fields of social work, healthcare, dementia, and/or community services as well their professional collaborative approach, to this very important role. The ability to communicate and network with a variety of groups connected to the Society is key to this position. As this position will include regular travel to communities throughout Digby, Yarmouth and Shelburne, candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance of the communities served.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, visit www.alzheimer.ca/ns/careers for a full role profile.

ASNS offers competitive salaries, a group RRSP plan, a comprehensive benefits package, an annual Education Allowance, an Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Committee initiatives. The annual salary band for this position is $59,700 to $ 61,700.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter as one PDF document to Beth Bennett, Manager of Community Development at beth.bennett@asns.ca and Human Resources, hr@asns.ca. Your cover letter should include a description of how your skills, education, and experience make you a good candidate for this position. Please apply by Wednesday, September 30, 2026 11:59pm.

ASNS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all staff, clients, donors, volunteers, and partners are respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people and communities in which we live and serve, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and/or language minorities. All qualified applicants will be considered and we encourage applicants from diverse communities to self-identify in their cover letter.

Please request any accommodation(s) required to facilitate the recruitment process by contacting human resources at hr@asns.ca and we will do our best to support you. You may provide as much or as little information as you are comfortable sharing. Requests will be handled respectfully and confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $59,700.00-$61,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• While this position is based remotely, this role will include regular travel to communities throughout Digby, Yarmouth and Shelburne. Do you reside within reasonable commuting distance such that you could undertake regular travel to communities in Digby, Yarmouth and Shelburne?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Yarmouth, NS