Coquitlam School District invites applications for permanent school term (10 month) and casual Learning Inclusion Support Workers. As the third largest school district in the province we are located within a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The school district has a population of 32,000 students with approximately 4,300 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff.
Working under the principal/Manager of Education Assistants, or designate, Learning Inclusion Support Workers provide supervision and assistance to students with diverse needs who are categorized as mild to moderate based on their individual assessments.
Duties:
Assists education assistants and teachers with individual and/or group support involving multiple students within classroom settings or related facilities with life skills, curriculum and academics
Encourages students’ participation in classroom activities and assist students’ with dally goals such as classroom tasks and assignments
Modifies material/instructions for students as directed by a teacher
Facilitates and encourages positive social interaction with students, staff and the community
Facilitates independence in students with regards to basic life skills
Escorts students to and from bus or taxi while on school property and arranges desks and work areas to provide ease of access
Supports students while on school property and during school wide fieldtrips
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Grade 12 plus one year of post-secondary education in a relevant field such as; Early Childhood Education, Therapeutic Recreational, Residential Care Attendant, Social Service Worker, Youth Worker, Healthcare Worker or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s license may be required.
This is a unionized position which offers $23.58 an hour, 30 hours a week.
Casuals – plus 16% in lieu of benefits
Permanent – includes an attractive benefit package, (Extended Health, Dental, MSP and Pension Plan, MPP)
To apply, please forward your resume to Karen McGaffney, Manager of Education Assistant. kmcgaffney@sd43.bc.ca no later than Tuesday April 16, 2019.
The successful applicants must complete two criminal record checks. We appreciate your interest but regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program Regional Coordinator
3 Positions Available:
Kootenays & Columbia Basin
Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands
Lower Mainland
10 to 14 hours/week Jun 1st , 2019 to Nov 15th , 2019
$20 per hour + eligible travel expenses
About BC Association of Farmers’ Markets
A non-profit founded in 2000, the mission of BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is to support, develop and promote member farmers’ markets across British Columbia. BCAFM is a unified voice for 145+ member farmers’ markets who share a common BC Grow, Make, Bake philosophy. In addition to many other initiatives, BCAFM is proud to lead and deliver the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program in partnership with the Province of British Columbia
and the Provincial Health Services Authority in 60+ communities bcfarmersmarket.org
The Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program (FMNCP) Regional Coordinators will support BCAFM and participating farmers’ markets and community partners in the program delivery, systems and administration of the FMNCP in 3 focus regions. There are currently 3 positions available in the following regions:
Kootenays & Columbia Basin
Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands
Lower Mainland
Key Responsibilities
The BCAFM is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented, highly organized individual who is able to work both independently and collaboratively. The FMNCP Regional Coordinator will report directly to the FMNCP Program Manager.
Each FMNCP Regional Coordinator will create a work plan and strategy, in collaboration with BCAFM FMNCP staff, which is uniquely tailored to the participating farmers’ markets and community partners in their region, as well as developing a community of practice.
The FMNCP Regional Coordinator positions are new and will adapt and evolve to meet the needs of the program. Outlined below are the anticipated support activities to be provided by the FMNCP Regional Coordinators.
Administrative & Logistical Support & Orientation/Training
Support partners to better fulfill the administrative and reporting duties of the FMNCP
Create and share regional specific tools and resources
Program Success & Program Innovation
Identify areas where farmers’ markets and community partners need support in order to make the program more successful.
Create opportunities for community partners and farmers’ markets in the region to communicate, work together and share information.
Media Engagement
Work with partners to create content and strategies to successfully promote the FMNCP, farmers’ markets and community partners through social media and traditional media.
Contribute to BCAFM’s newsletters and communications related to FMNCP activity in the region.
Mentorship
Support farmers’ markets to be more accessible to FMCNP participants.
Share resources to support food literacy activities at farmers’ markets and community partners
Fundraising
Support farmers’ markets and partners in their local and regional fundraising initiatives for the FMNCP, through the development of tools, mentoring and sharing resources.
Identify regional funding opportunities to support and expand the program in the region.
Support new grant applications to funders.
Province Wide Networking
Participate in FMCNP meetings, providing updates on the region and seek additional tools and information to share in the region.
Skills & Experience
A minimum of 3 years of work experience in a similar coordinator position
A high level of working knowledge of computers, databases, and software
Able to work independently and from a home office, connecting remotely with the BCAFM head office in Vancouver as needed.
Strong understanding of the FMNCP program operations, as well as farmers’ markets and community partners.
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Ability to problem solve and highly organized
Ability to take initiative and be pro-active
Strong interpersonal skills, a happy disposition, ability to exercise diplomacy, demonstrate a flexible attitude, maintain a positive focus, and use discretion with confidential information
Knowledge and interest of farmers’ markets or involvement in the local food movement
BCAFM values inclusion and diversity. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
Deadline & How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume in PDF format, with your name in the title of the document on or beforeMonday, April 22, 2019 to info@bcfarmersmarket.org
Please include ‘FMNCP Regional Coordinator’ in the email subject line
Please note that interviews may be conducted during the recruitment period and only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Psychologist Confident Parents, Thriving Kids – Anxiety Program
Victoria, BC
0.5 FTE
Closing Date: April 30, 2019
CMHA BC Division is expanding its programming for parents and caregivers of children struggling with mental health challenges. Confident Parents, Thriving Kids (CPTK) is the largest direct service provincial program delivered by CMHA BC serving both Indigenous and non-Indigenous families.
CPTK offers help, in the form of telephone and on-line coaching, to parents and other caregivers. The program is evidence-based and provides protocol-driven, brief structured interventions effective in reducing symptoms and improving functioning in children aged 3 to 12 years of age. Through innovative delivery methods, the service strives to offer flexibility, convenience and rapid access for young families across British Columbia.
CMHA BC is launching a new service arm of CPTK operating out of CMHA’s downtown Victoria office, serving parents and caregivers of children with mild to moderate anxiety conditions.
We are seeking a half-time psychologist to provide clinical guidance to a team of parent support coaches. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits as well as flexibility in hours.
Duties
Provide clinical oversight for trained coaches who deliver a structured web and telephone based intervention to parents and caregivers of children with anxiety conditions
Conduct regular individual and group consultation sessions
Work closely with the Program Leader for Quality Assurance and Training to ensure fidelity to the intervention protocol and to enhance quality improvement
Conduct training of new coach cohorts
Assist with quality improvement efforts that enhance parent experiences and outcomes
Qualifications & Experience
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from a recognized university
Current registration with the College of Psychologists of BC or other Canadian jurisdiction
Clinical experience working with children and families
Clinical expertise in child anxiety conditions
Solid CBT knowledge and skills (CACBT certification an asset)
Experience in a supervisory capacity is desirable
Experience working with Indigenous families and communities an asset
The Surrey School District, a large, dynamic and progressive School District, seeks applicants interested in this Human Resources Assistant vacancy. Reporting to the Associate Manager in Human Resources, the Human Resources Assistant performs a wide variety of duties including:
Providing general Human Resources support and information to support staff, Principals, Vice-Principals and District Managers
Assisting with EA entitlement processes
Reviewing resumes and performs reference checks
Updating and ensuring data accuracy in the department’s human resources information system (HRIS)
Documenting new hires
Ensuring performance evaluations are completed by supervisors in a timely manner
Providing Human Resources information to support staff on collective agreement interpretations, leaves and benefits
Generating various Human Resources related electronic reports
Assisting with other administrative functions performed within Human Resources as required
The ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills, thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, HRIS experience and have recent highly successful experience working in a Human Resources department. A diploma in Human Resources is an asset. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality.
The starting salary for this position is $49,799 per annum plus a liberal benefit package.
Qualified and interested applicants should apply on line at Make a Future no later than 4 pm April 5th, 2019 or forward their cover letter, resume and references, quoting competition number to:
Competition # HRA 1023-19
Human Resources Department
School District No. 36 (Surrey)
14033 – 92nd Avenue
Surrey, BC V3V 0B7
Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Record search prior to employment. Only those persons selected for interview will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.
Bring your vision and strategic performance expertise to this key leadership role
The Health Sector Information, Analysis and Reporting Division sets the foundation for the delivery of high quality health sector information, analytics and reporting. The Division leads key information management functions including data stewardship, governance, security, access, analytics and reporting, quality assurance, performance measurement and evaluations functions.
In the role of Executive Director, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, you set the strategic direction and oversee the development and ongoing operations of the provincial performance measurement and evaluation activities. You undertake monitoring and evaluation across a range of levels within the health system including population, provincial, regional, community, site and patient populations. This oversight also includes quality assurance activities to drive improvements in the delivery of health care to enable better patient outcomes.
The ideal candidate will be able to see the big picture and bring a diverse group together to work toward goals; manage effectively in a fast-paced, high volume environment with evolving priorities; and build collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, ensuring continued communication to support the ministry and division’s strategic direction. If you are a strategic thinker with the initiative and expertise needed for this outstanding leadership role, we look forward to your application.
Qualifications for this role include:
Degree in, economics, statistics, business/public administration, health sciences, social sciences, nursing, medicine or directly equivalent field and a minimum of 6 years of progressive and recent, related experience.* Preference may be given to applicants with a Master’s Degree; OR
Other related Degree and a minimum of 8 years of progressive and recent, related experience may be considered.
*Recent related experience must include:
Leading and directing (preferred) or managing programs with high public profiles, large budgets and divergent stakeholder issues, preferably in the health care sector.
Leading and directing program evaluation and monitoring for health sector programs (preferred) or social service programs.
To learn more, including how to apply online by April 8, 2019 please visit:
City of Victoria – Parks, Recreation and Facilitates Department
Food System Coordinator
(Temporary – up to 18 months)
POSITION FUNCTION
Provide project management and leadership to support the delivery of a variety of food security or food systems community initiatives that help to develop a more sustainable food system for the City of Victoria.
KEY DUTIES
Coordinate and implement a range of food systems initiatives including developing, updating, monitoring and interpreting City policies and guidelines related to food security and food production initiatives. Oversee and provide guidance to community groups interested in food production projects on city-held lands. Lead City initiatives on local food systems such as Growing in the City.
Work collaboratively with community stakeholders, associations and non-profit organizations to assess needs, provide guidance and support in areas such as coordination, partnership development and fundraising.
Facilitate and document meetings regarding local food systems; assist with the preparation and delivery of citizen engagement processes including disseminating posters and brochures; assist in the organization of engagement events; lead small group discussions at workshops, open houses and public meetings.
Respond to enquiries from the public and other departments and provide advice to staff, the public and outside agencies related to food security and food-related initiatives.
Represent the City on various community and City committees as needed; prepare a variety of correspondence and reports with recommendations to staff, advisory committees and Council and implement recommendations as directed.
Prepare and monitor annual budget for operational area; prepare grant submissions for funding assistance; select, coordinate, monitor and review the work of consultants as required.
Perform related duties where qualified.
INDEPENDENCE
Work is generated by annual objectives, departmental work plans, requests from various internal and external sources and as assigned by supervisor.
Work is reviewed through meetings, reports and discussions with supervisor. New initiatives, changes to policy, controversial issues, major expenditures and policy development are discussed with supervisor with recommendations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Effort:
Normal
Mental Effort:
Meet multiple deadlines. (occasional)
Deal with complaints and negative comments. (occasional).
Short periods of intense concentration while preparing reports. (occasional)
Visual/Auditory Effort:
Focus on a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (occasional)
Work Environment:
Office.
Community Sites.
May be required to work irregular hours. (premium item)
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong project management and work organization skills.
Knowledge of food systems planning principles and practices.
Working level operation of current City word processing, spreadsheet and related specialty software.
Research and analyze needs and conduct training sessions and workshops.
Prepare reports and make presentations.
Facilitate public engagement meetings and workshops.
Maintain accurate records and prepare budgets.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Represent the City to the public and outside agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:
University undergraduate degree in social sciences, community development, urban planning or other related discipline. (4 years)
Current and valid Class 5 BC Drivers Licence.
Experience:
3 years of related experience including food policy and sustainable food systems issues in a municipal setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER
May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.
