We are excited to release the draft agenda for our two-day summer school, “Simplifying Complexity: Public Health Approaches and Practice in Complex Systems”, coming up on July 4th and 5th, 2019. Main BC sites will be at the University of Victoria in Victoria, University of BC in Vancouver, University of Northern BC in Prince George, and University of BC: Okanagan campus in Kelowna.
We know many of you have been waiting patiently for the agenda release and we hope that it was worth the wait! Our two days will be jam packed full of excellent opportunities to learn about the latest issues and research in public health and population level interventions as well as network with like-minded people across western Canada and have a chance to put theory to practice with workshops tailored to each subtopic.
Speakers for the two-day school include: Dr. Perry Kendall, former provincial health officer and co-executive director at the BC Centre on Substance Use, Val Morrison, scientific advisor for the National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy, Dr. Marjorie MacDonald, professor emerita in the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria, Craig Thompson, director of Immunization at the BC Ministry of Health, Dr. Keith Ahamad, medical director of the Regional Addiction Program at Vancouver Coastal Health, Richard Han, provincial manager of Farm to School BC, Dr. Wanda Martin, assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Ian Roe, content strategist at I Boost Immunity and Kids Boost Immunity, Chris Van Veen, director of Strategic Initiatives and Public Health Planning at Vancouver Coastal Health, Samantha Gambling, Vancouver region animator at Farm to School BC, and Hawkfeather Peterson, secretary at the Canadian Association of People who Use Drugs.
Registration is on now and will remain open until the morning of July 4th, 2019. To register today click here or follow the link below. Remember, all non-PHABC member registrations will receive a complimentary one year membership to the Public Health Association of BC; giving you access to discounts for our annual events, including the fall conference from November 14th to 15th, 2019 at the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Vancouver, and will connect you with a community of public health professionals dedicated to improving the health of all British Columbians.
We would like to thank everyone involved with putting on the 2019 summer school, including our scientific co-chairs, Dr. Marjorie MacDonald and Dr. Wanda Martin, the entire scientific program committee (see below), and our summer school partners; Saskatchewan Public Health Association, Manitoba Public Health Association, Yukon Public Health Community of Practice, and the Public Health Agency of Canada for their tireless commitment and effort in expanding the summer school across western Canada for its milestone tenth year. We would also like to thank the School of Population and Public Health at the University of BC for their dedication to the summer school over the last ten years; without their support we would not be able to offer this continuing education opportunity year after year.
Summer School Co-Chairs
Dr. Marjorie MacDonald
University of Victoria
Marjorie MacDonald is a Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Health and Social Policy, and a Scientist in the Canadian Institute of Substance Use Research (CISUR), all at the University of Victoria. She co-directs the Research in Public Health Systems and Services Initiative (BC) (formerly CPHFRI) and is leading an initiative to develop a Public Health Systems and Services Research agenda for Canada. Marjorie held one of 15 inaugural CIHR Applied Public Health Research Chairs from 2008-2014, and was President and Past President of the Public Health Association of BC from 2011 to 2016. Research interests include public health systems renewal, health equity, public health and primary care collaboration, adolescent health promotion and drug use prevention, and public health ethics. Marjorie also is interested in the application of complexity science to research methods in public health.
Wanda Martin
University of Saskatchewan
Wanda Martin, RN, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on climate change and resilience, particularly in urban agriculture and health equity, from a complex adaptive system perspective. Dr. Martin is the past president of the Saskatchewan Public Health Association and a board member for the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment.
Scientific Program Committee
Thank you to everyone on the scientific program committee for your invaluable contributions to the development of the summer school 2019 curriculum!
Michael Spowart Regional Director, Western Region, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Shannon Turner Executive Director, Public Health Association of BC
Dr. Theresa Healy Capacity Building Committee Co-Chair, Public Health Association of BC
Samantha Salter A/Territorial Epidemiologist, Health & Social Service, Government of Yukon
Lara Frederick North East Preventive Public Health Program Lead, Northern Health
Sarah Prowse Healthy Public Policy Specialist, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Jackie Wu A/Manager, Public Health Capacity & Knowledge Management, Western Region, PHAC
Sarah Dyer Office & Events Coordinator, Public Health Association of BC
Nicole BraunPopulation Health Promotion Practitioner, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Maureen Rowan Capacity Building Committee Co-Chair, Public Health Association of BC
Hannah Moffatt Population Health Equity Initiatives Leader, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Christina Harding Summer School Coordinator & Project Coordinator, Public Health Association of BC
Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for one more volunteer at our Vancouver, Victoria and Prince George sites. If you live in one of those cities and would like to attend the summer school but the cost of registration is impeding your participation please contact Christina Harding at coordinator@phabc.org to see if volunteering is right for you.
Vancouver, BC (Travel is required to visit programs across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Sunshine Coast)
Start Date: August 2019
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Situation:
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change. We are building a community in which a generation of children and families reach their full potential. Our values guide our decision-making and behaviour—we do the right thing, put people first, keep our promises and lead by example.
We’ve been a part of the Lower Mainland for more than 130 years––a place where people of every age and background find the support they need to reach their potential. Serving 120,000 people annually, the YMCA of Greater Vancouver provides programs and services in health and fitness, aquatics, child care, camp, employment, education and training, child and family development, immigrant services, global initiatives, youth leadership development and health management.
In all things, we align our activities with our values:
Do the right thing – We are caring, respectful, honest and responsible in all we do
Put people first – We believe in the strengths, perspectives and passion of people
Keep our promises -We do what we say we will do
Lead by example -We are courageous, speak with conviction, listen attentively and collaborate
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is in our third phase of Focus 20/20, an ambitious strategic plan with a 10-year vision to build healthier, more connected communities, where everyone reaches their potential. We are in the midst of significantly expanding our physical and social infrastructure, with the addition of four new health, fitness and aquatic centres, 1,500 new child care spaces, and a plan to double our services offered to youth.
Nature & Scope:
As we continue to grow and evolve, the YMCA of Greater Vancouver is searching for a new leader for our Children and Youth Services and its dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Programming includes early year’s child care, school age child care, overnight camps, outdoor education, day camps, sports leagues, and youth programming. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the priorities for the position will include:
Managing an annual operating budget of $20M
Daily operations of over 80 sites, primarily licensed and unlicensed children’s programs
Engagement and development of over 500 employees.
Development of new systems for administration and training as we expand our operations by 50% over the next 5 years
Major Responsibilities:
Achieve operational performance and growth
Ensure each branch meets the strategic plan and operational goals of the Association
Drive services to meet and exceed best practices to advance the YMCA’s role as a leader in children and youth programming
Manage and achieve the annual financial targets and goals established in the operating budgets
Provide leadership to the development of administrative and organisation systems across the Association
Onboard $10M in new program revenue, its associated employees and participants. Primarily in child care operations
Create a culture of integration and leadership
Provide leadership to a team of approximately 600 staff and volunteers, ensuring staff have the skills and knowledge required to perform roles in line with expectations of their functions
Support direct reports in the performance management of staff and volunteer teams
Collaborate with the Association’s Senior Leadership Team to establish and implement principles and practices for an integrated model that improves the peoples experience and program quality in all programs
Develop, annual performance objectives for self; coach and support the development of annual performance objectives for management team; approve and hold team accountable
Support recruitment, retention and performance management strategies to build an effective team
Participate on the YMCA Leadership Forum and Operations Leadership Team through regular attendance at meetings and training, including attendance at board meetings
Attend professional development workshops, organizational meetings; conduct regular staff meetings
Lead and role model the YMCA’s commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism
Provide leadership to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and achieve targets through direct oversight of recruitment, training, supervision and recognition of campaign staff, volunteers, and donors
Ensure the YMCA’s reputation as charity of choice is understood and supported by the community
Exemplify the value of philanthropy and volunteerism and share this knowledge and belief with staff, volunteers and members
Establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with staff, volunteers, and community; model behaviour in line with the YMCA Mission, Vision and Values
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum 5 – 7 years senior leadership and management experience in a multi-disciplined community agency, preferably in a charity/not-for-profit environment, solid understanding of government contract management and bid processes
Post-secondary degree or equivalent University Degree in related Business Administration or combination of relevant education and experience
Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with our diverse families, staff, volunteers, community stakeholders and partners, as well as commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment, responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to diverse needs, including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
Excellent written communication and public speaking skills
Good judgement and sound decision making in resolving complex issues
Proven leadership of dedicated, high-performance teams
Ability to regularly travel throughout Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Sea to Sky corridor
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other data based tracking software
Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification (can be obtained within first 60 days of employment)
Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date
Valid British Columbia Driver’s License and access to use of personal vehicle
Competencies:
In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies:
Commitment to Organization Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes an understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, outcomes and values of the YMCA.
Results Oriented: The ability to lead, manage and achieve identified goals.
Leadership: Guides, motivates and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes.
Quality Focus: Ensures YMCA programs and services are superior.
Managing Change: Initiates and manages change to achieve the strategic outcomes for the YMCA.
Outcome Thinking: Visualizes, understands and articulates YMCA outcomes and formulates strategies, plans and actions for achievement.
Diversity: Appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring a richness to the YMCA.
Philanthropy: Demonstrates a personal responsibility for the YMCA as a charity.
Application Process:
Internal Applicants: Please apply online through the ADP Workforce Now Career Center.
External Applicants: Please apply using the link below:
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent or temporary positions.
Currently there is one permanent position available.
The Sector Development Branch’s Youth Development Team exists to set the foundation for development and growth of healthy sustainable rural and agricultural communities. It achieves this purpose through focusing on the development and support of programs that promote our future competitive advantage through building of capacity and commitment achieved by programs such as 4-H BC that assist and guide youths and volunteers towards active participation in the agricultural sector whether in future careers or involvement as informed citizens of the community. The team is part of the Partnerships & Outreach Unit which delivers programs and services to grow the next generation of agriculture leaders, support indigenous peoples, under-represented populations and agri-food business development.
The Youth Development Specialist plays the key role in planning and implementation of programs focused on the development and growth of the rural and agricultural community by providing leadership in operations. The team of four staff serve the entire geographic area of the province from various regional centres in providing education and training in informal youth and adult education. The Specialist also represents the Ministry in its relationship with the 4-H BC through Team Lead and/or on 4-H BC Provincial Council and committees and assumes the consultative role with industry and with other Ministries, departments and agencies on all youth development matters in areas such as; planning, program delivery, evaluation and policy.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please follow the link below:
For specific position related enquiries, please contact Lindsay.Bisschop@gov.bc.caDO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website.
If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Qualifications:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:
University degree in Agriculture, Education, Adult Education, Arts, Science, Communications, Organizational Management, Leadership Training, Home Economics, etc. is preferred, OR
A diploma and a minimum 2 years of equivalent experience may be considered.
A minimum two (2) years’ related work experience. Preference may be given to those who obtained the relative work experience in the agricultural sector and/or in education curriculum development and teaching.
*Related Work Experience (such as or may include):
Working with youth development, volunteer organizations and community development.
Teaching and/or creating educational material.
Planning and/or coordinating education events.
Provisos
Travel in BC is required
flexible scheduling.
A valid BC driver’s licence (or equivalent) is required
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover letter required: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume required: YES – Your resume must provide detailed information about your education and experience including the job-related responsibilities and the month(s) and year(s) for your education and for each job in your employment history.
Questionnaire required: NO – You will be required to complete a standard questionnaire
This posting is for establishing an eligibility list for future permanent and/or temporary appointments
Currently there are two temporary appointments available
A great opportunity to take the next step in your career
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has overall responsibility for ensuring that quality, appropriate, cost-effective and timely health services are available for all British Columbian’s. The Primary Care Division, MoH is responsible for implementing the provincial primary care strategy. The branch, HealthLinkBC (HLBC) is the key community services enabler of the Primary Care Division.
HLBC’s telehealth platform delivers high quality telehealth services across the continuum of care to the public and health care providers that positively impact the health care experience, health outcomes and the availability and use of health human resources in a way that will improve the affordability and sustainability of health care in British Columbia.
Tele-Dietitians deliver efficient and effective food and nutrition services to the public and health professionals in British Columbia. Services provide information, advice, education, counselling, consultations and medical nutrition therapy as warranted through a variety of channels including telephone, public and professional print resources, web, email and approved social media channels. Clients across British Columbia include individuals with general food and nutrition queries, and those at increased risk of or with established chronic disease(s). To support best practice, the incumbent maintains subject matter expertise and professional knowledge of current, evidence-informed food and nutrition trends, tools and resources.
Qualifications for this role include:
Registered Dietitian registered in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
Minimum of two (2) years recent relevant experience as a registered dietitian in acute care, community health, public health or continuing care.
Work experience demonstrating strong clinical and nutrition education and counselling skills acquired in hospital, community, long-term care and or private practice settings.
Experience in media interviews and public speaking an asset.
Computer experience with relevant software. i.e. electronic health records, MS Office, etc..
Less than a month to go until our 10th annual summer school, Simplifying Complexity: Public Health Approaches & Practice in Complex Systems, happening July 4th and 5th, 2019 at multiple locations across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Yukon. Main BC sites include the University of Victoria, University of BC, University of BC: Okanagan, and University of Northern BC. To register today click here of follow the link below:
Interested in attending but not sure if this year’s theme is right for you? We are pleased to announce we have released our think piece to get you thinking about complex adaptive systems, complexity science and population level interventions. This document is designed to get you thinking about the summer school theme and its subtopics including Immunization & Infectious Disease Response, Food Systems & Security, Overdose Response/Safe Supplies and Wicked Problems in Health Equity. It also provides you with some links for further reading in advance of the school for those who really want to dive into the subject before school starts.
You can see the full think piece below or click here to download a version for offline reading
Each of the subtopics will have their own half-day session consisting of a multi-site wide presentation, introducing the subtopic and how it relates to CAS, followed by a workshop component where participants at each site will take the concept to practice with the chance to work through real issues in public health collaboratively and finish with a feedback session where participants will engage in a knowledge exchange between the various sites.
We are in the process of finalizing presenters for each session and will be releasing their names along with the full agenda shortly. Please keep checking back on our events page for the latest summer school news. You can access it by clicking here or following the link below:
We are still looking for volunteers for our Kelowna and Prince George sites; if you are interested in attending the school but the cost is an impediment to signing up please consider volunteering. You can find out about the latest volunteering opportunities by contacting the summer school coordinator, Christina Harding, at coordinator@phabc.org.
We hope you are all getting as excited for summer school as we are!
School District No. 42 (Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows)
Occupational Therapist – temporary
The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District (SD No. 42) is looking for a full-time (1.0 FTE) qualified Occupational Therapist for a temporary position, effective September 3, 2019 to December 31, 2019, or return of the incumbent.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registration or eligibility for registration and possession of a current license with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC
Please apply on line at :
In your application, please include your:
Resume and Cover Letter (preferably in PDF format)
Our staff members are the foundation of our system. When you join our school district, you become part of a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success.
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