Smoking Cessation Coordinator

Position Details

Job Number:

JR02362

Department:

Firestone Ambulatory Clinic

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Work Environment:

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

24 months

Number of Positions:

1

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$37.29 - $51.01

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Friday

Time of Day:

Days

Shift:

Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a new role

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-10-06

Closing Date:

2026-10-13

Job Description

Position Summary

The Smoking Cessation Program Project Coordinator provides evidence‑informed counselling, education, and support to individuals seeking to reduce or quit commercial tobacco use. Using motivational interviewing and behaviour‑change approaches, the counsellor offers individualized support through in‑person sessions, phone, and virtual platforms.

The successful candidate will play a key role in program development, helping establish workflows, community partnerships, referral pathways, and operational processes. Strong independent leadership, initiative, and communication skills are essential.

This position is based primarily at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, and will require occasional travel to Hamilton General Hospital.

Responsibilities

Smoking Cessation Counselling & Patient Support

• Provide supportive counselling to individuals quitting smoking or vaping through in‑person, phone, live chat, text‑to‑chat, or email modalities.
• Use motivational interviewing and behaviour‑change models to develop tailored quit plans aligned with patient goals.
• Create a supportive, respectful environment that encourages engagement and behaviour change.
• Provide evidence‑informed cessation information and resources.
• Complete referrals to community services, care teams, or specialized clinics when needed.

Program Leadership & Development (New Clinic)

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a new regional Smoking Cessation Clinic, including workflows, documentation standards, care pathways, and communication tools.
• Support program planning, evaluation, and quality‑improvement initiatives with clinical leadership.
• Assist in creating patient education materials, orientation tools, staff and patient resources.
• Participate in developing outreach strategies and promoting cessation services within the partner organizations.

Operational Coordination

• Receive referrals, triage for completeness, and coordinate appointment scheduling according to clinic protocols.
• Communicate with patients to schedule appointments, provide instructions, and answer operational questions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and partner hospitals to ensure smooth service delivery and patient flow.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and follow all privacy, data‑entry, and communications protocols.

Inter‑Site Travel & Collaboration

• Travel to partner hospitals to provide counselling services, staff support, education, and coordination activities as required under the MOU.
• Represent the clinic in meetings and collaborative planning sessions across the participating organizations.

Qualifications

Required

• Post‑secondary education Counselling, Health Promotion, Respiratory Therapy or a related discipline.
• Must have and maintain current BCLS (Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support)
• 3 to 5 years experience providing client‑centred counselling, health teaching, or behaviour‑change support.
• Training and competency in motivational interviewing and behaviour‑change counselling.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across in‑person, phone, and virtual channels.
• Ability to organize referrals, coordinate bookings, and manage clinic communications.
• Competence with digital platforms, documentation systems, and virtual service tools.
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation for inter‑site travel.

Preferred / Assets

• Certified in Training Enhancement in Applied Counselling and Health Teaching (T.E.A.C.H); or near completion of training.  Required. 
• Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) - preferred
• Certified Asthma Educator (CAE) - an asset
• Experience working in respiratory education, nicotine‑dependence counselling, or chronic disease management
• Experience in program development, clinic start‑ups, or leading workflow improvements.
• Familiarity with hospital operations and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Additional Information

• The role requires handling confidential health information in compliance with hospital and legislative standards.
• Occasional extended hours may be required to meet program or patient needs.
• Travel expenses will follow organizational policy and the Memorandum of Understanding between partner hospitals.
• Develop and support data-entry systems that enable accurate tracking, measurement, and reporting for quality-improvement initiatives

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St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).