Ministry of Children and Family Development
Burnaby
$87,717.44 – $110,210.86 annually
Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services, within the Ministry of Children and Family Development, is mandated to provide inpatient and outpatient Court-ordered and Court-related assessment and treatment services to young persons pursuant to the Youth Criminal Justice Act as well as other relevant federal and provincial statutes.
As part of the Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services Mental Health Team, this position provides comprehensive independent psychological assessments and treatment for youth who have offended, in the community, in the Inpatient Assessment Unit or in custody. The position provides consultation and clinical direction for multi-disciplinary teams involved in specialized counselling and therapy; provides supervision to junior psychologists and clinical psychology students; works with learning institutions in major research undertakings and, represents psychology addressing psychological issues in the planning, development and implementation of assessment and treatment program initiatives.
This position works independently, but is part of a virtual team, and must be able to collaborate with colleagues and managers on branch projects or work assignments. You are an effective communicator, able to successfully establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and exhibit a high degree of tact, diplomacy and discretion when dealing with others. If you are a highly motivated and self-directed person who enjoys working in a challenging work environment, where the nature of the work is diverse and complex, we look forward to hearing from you.
Qualifications for this role include:
• Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology and registered with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.
• Applicants with a Ph. D. and eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia may be considered for appointment at a lower classification. NB: As a condition of continued employment, such an appointee is required to become registered as a Licensed Psychologist.
NOTE: If this education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
Currently there are two (2) temporary positions available: one (1) Full time auxiliary position until May 13th, 2022 and one (1) As and When needed auxiliary position until March 31, 2022.
These positions may be extended or become permanent.
These roles require the successful applicant to be able to work at the HealthLinkBC office located in Burnaby, BC.
A great opportunity to take the next step in your career! The Ministry of Health has overall responsibility for ensuring that quality, appropriate, cost-effective, and timely health services are available to all British Columbians. role in health system redesign and Ministry of Health initiatives now and into the future.
HealthLinkBC’s telehealth platform delivers high quality, comprehensive care, and health system navigation services across the continuum of care to the public and health care providers that positively impact the health care experience.
Tele-Dietitians deliver efficient and effective food and nutrition services to the public and health professionals in British Columbia. Services include information, advice, education, counselling, consultations, and medical nutrition therapy as warranted through a variety of channels including telephone, public and professional print resources, web and email. Clients across British Columbia include individuals with general food and nutrition queries, and those at increased risk of or with established chronic disease(s).
Qualifications for this role include:
• Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a registered dietitian in a hospital, primary care, private practice, community or long-term care setting.
• Experience in the use of relevant computer software, including electronic health records, and MS Office.
Ministry of Health
Victoria
$79,530.36 – $90,884.16 annually plus 6.6% Temporary Market Adjustment
Currently there is one (1) temporary opportunity until December 13th, 2022 that may be extended or become permanent.
The Office of the Seniors Advocate serves as an independent voice for seniors, monitoring and advising on a range of seniors’ services in British Columbia. This includes advocating in the interests of seniors and analyzing issues important to the welfare of seniors generally. The advocate works with seniors and key stakeholders (governments, community agencies, private organizations and advocacy groups) to identify and understand systemic issues (i.e., those challenges that affect a large number of seniors) and make recommendations to government and those who deliver seniors’ services.
As the Manager, Monitoring and Reporting, you will lead the design and implementation of major and complex statistical and policy analysis projects. You will be providing authoritative advice as a recognized economics expert, to government executive, on matters impacting strategic direction, major financial commitments and significant government priorities.
Qualifications for this role include:
Master’s Degree in Economics or closely related field such as statistics, health information science, commerce, or mathematics and a minimum of 2 years of *recent relevant experience; OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or closely related field such as statistics, health information science, commerce, or mathematics and a minimum of 4 years of *recent relevant experience.
*Related experience must include ALL of the following:
Experience analyzing complex problems.
Experience developing applied statistical modeling and conducting and leading major statistical/economic studies and research projects of considerable complexity.
Experience in coding.
Experience preparing written reports and providing expert advice and recommendations to senior management and executive.
We hope to see many of you online Thursday, December 9th, 2021 from 11:30am to 1:00pm for our Annual General Meeting and a special presentation on safe supply and the ongoing opioid crisis in our province. Join us via Zoom to learn what our association has been doing this past year, meet our new Board of Directors members, and hear about our plans are for the upcoming year. Whether you are new to the association or one of our long-standing members, please consider joining us to keep up to date on what PHABC does, what we are advocating for, and how you can get involved.
The AGM is free to access and open to all members. To join us on the 9th just click the link below:
Worsening Illicit Drug Toxicity Crisis and Safe Supply
Dr. Patricia Daly, Vice President of Public Health & Chief Medical Health Officer at Vancouver Coastal Health, will join us to discuss the worsening illicit drug toxicity crisis as an unintended consequence of the pandemic response, and the urgent need for both a safe supply and strategies to prevent problematic substance use. The presentation will run from 11:30am to 12:00pm, with the AGM beginning immediately after. We encourage you to arrive early to attend this informative presentation and educate yourself on this prevalent public health emergency.
Northern Health is the healthcare provider for the northern two-thirds of the Canadian province of British Columbia. They serve over 300,000 people in an area of 600,000 square kilometers. The Authority operates over two dozen acute care facilities, several long-term care facilities for seniors, and community and public health services including addictions and mental health. Northern Health employs over 7,000 people and has received recognition as one of the top 100 Employers in British Columbia.
*In accordance with the Provincial Health Officer’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate, Northern Health requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Reporting to both the Chief Information Officer and the Vice President, Medicine, the Medical Lead, Informatics is responsible for the medical leadership that advances the utilization of technology enabled information management systems to improve quality outcomes for patients within clinical operations as well as the interdisciplinary health care teams across Northern Health. The incumbent is responsible for physician engagement in Northern Health’s information technology initiatives and for the overall development of strategies to maximize physician uptake of clinical technology solutions.
In partnership with the Director of Clinical Information Systems and key clinical leaders, the incumbent will advise on strategies for development and design; implementation; benefits; change management and adoption; as well as utilization and evaluation of informatics solutions such as electronic medical records, electronic health records, computerized provider order entry, provider order management, electronic documentation, health information exchanges, virtual health and other communication and information systems used in the clinical settings across the care continuum. They will also ensure strategies align with organizational objectives, clinical needs are translated into technology solutions that optimize care quality and patient safety, and innovation and development of clinically appropriate information culture is championed.
The successful Medical Lead, Informatics will be a colleague to physicians across Northern Health and champion their progression in the use of information systems by promoting its benefits and demonstrating how care is improved within a clinical environment through its adoption. Ideally, the incumbent will have a proven track record of leading major clinical or quality improvement initiatives in a large, complex health care environment. They will be knowledgeable of broad healthcare operations in a rural health setting and as a practicing physician will possess the credibility to successfully partner with clinical leaders across Northern Health to influence change and deliver on key informatics initiatives within the organization.
If this is the next step in your professional career, visit our website and submit your application to Shaun Carpenter and Suchin Pawa at www.pfmsearch.com.
Neil Squire is a Canadian national not-for-profit organization that empowers Canadians with disabilities through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development, and various employment programs. Headquartered in Burnaby, BC, the Neil Squire is presently hiring for their Working Together with Employers & Enhancing Employment (WTEEE) program, a federally funded project.
We are currently seeking a Career Facilitator to work full-time at our Burnaby office in our Working Together with Employers & Enhancing Employment (WTEEE) program.
Under the direction of the Director, Employment Programs, the Career Facilitator is responsible for facilitating group and one-to-one employment counselling sessions. As needed, this individual may be required to assist with conducting intake assessments and developing action plans. The Career Facilitator will facilitate sessions on employment topics pertaining to Career & Personal Development, Wellness for Work and Job Development.
Topics include but are not limited to:
Career Assessment tools
Labour market research
Transferable Skills Analysis
Disability Disclosure
Entrepreneurial Skills
Resumes & cover letter writing
Job search techniques
Networking
Informational Interviewing
Interviewing
Maintaining employment
Duties and Responsibilities:
Respond to phone calls and emails from individuals and service providers seeking information on the program
Screen clients for eligibility/suitability for program and book clients for intakes
Assist with completion of intake forms and data entries if required
Provide input in developing detailed Return to Work Action Plans. Revise action plans as appropriate in consultation with Case Managers
Conduct one-to-one or group-based employment counseling sessions with participants. Provide support tailored to the individual’s action plan
Deliver workshops and administer assessments using various career assessment tools in a group setting, one to one and round table workshop setting. Will use a combination of tools, including online learning tools (i.e. Moodle)
Lead group “check in” sessions on a weekly basis to discuss client progression through the program, identify any highlights and problem solve any barriers that arise
Maintain electronic and physical filing systems of client files. Collect required documents and assignments from clients throughout the program. Ensure client physical file content is in place for audit purposes
Keep in close contact with every client. Ensure client progress is always up to date in program database
Provide ongoing follow-up support to clients as needed
Attend regular team meetings to discuss curriculum/resource content, program delivery and client progress. Work collaboratively with Case Managers, Career Facilitators and Job Developers regarding client progress
Enter all case notes and client activities into appropriate database; maintain up-to-date employer and client databases
Ensure all statistics, case notes, reports, consents and other information pertaining to client documentation are completed on time and maintained in adherence to policies and procedures
Assist with preparing detailed monthly and quarterly reporting on client progress and client success stories in accordance with program procedures for submission to funders
Provide administrative support to maintain various tracking systems including but not limited to evaluations completion and tracking
Meet and network with various service providers to promote the program to increase recruitment and develop a network of resources for supported referrals
Facilitate and maintain positive relationships with community partners and organizations
Attend conferences, networking opportunities and other community events and training
Other additional duties will be assigned as needed
Education, Training, Experience and Other Requirements:
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma in Social Sciences or a related field and/or CDP Certificate OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is asset
Previous experience working in employment programs and/or working with people with disabilities and other barriers to employment is an asset
Be comfortable facilitating both large and small groups on a variety of topics preparing participants for transition into the labour market
Willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check is a requirement
Ability to work with clients with disabilities utilizing a result-oriented focus combined with patience
Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems and overcome challenges associated with working with multi-barriered clients
Adaptive to ongoing change, flexible, creative and able to deal effectively with transition
Strong knowledge of various assessment tools and community resources
Strong administration, computer and technical skills including Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Must adhere to project outcomes, objectives and policies of the organization to ensure success
Additional Information:
Work Schedule – Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours week
Salary range: Competitive with market
Posting Closing Date: immediate
Please forward a resume and cover letter indicating Career Facilitator to the attention of Director, Employment Programs. Email resume to: sarab@neilsquire.ca
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Unfortunately, we are not able to take phone calls or emails about your application status. Thank you to all that apply.
