November 15th & 16th, 2018
Sutton Place Hotel
845 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2K6
The final countdown is on! This week is your last chance to register for early bird passes to the premiere public health conference of the year, “Building Safe and Inclusive Communities: The Public Health Approach,” happening at the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Vancouver on November 15th and 16th, 2018. Prices increase September 16th, 2018.
This two-day conference is a unique collaboration of key-note presentations, case studies and hands-on workshops designed to give attendees new and innovative solutions to a variety of issues within their communities and beyond while providing the opportunity for professionals throughout the province to meet, mingle, and learn from each other.
Click here or copy the link below to take advantage of the discounted rate before it’s too late!
This week is also your last chance to submit an abstract for the fall conference, if you have research or are part of a promising practice you think is helping to foster safety and inclusion in your community we would welcome your contribution to our dialogue.
Click here or copy the link below to read more about the call for abstract and submit yours.
While the main theme is divided into five subthemes; Violence Prevention, Community Inclusion & Literacy, Health Equity, Building Safe & Inclusive Physical Environments, and Healthy Relationships & Emergency Responses, we encourage submissions from the full spectrum of public health and endeavour to be inclusive of quality submissions even if they do not fit under our conference theme.
Our annual call for nominations for our board of directors is now on. If you are interested in becoming more involved with the Public Health Association of British Columbia, please consider joining our board. Being a PHABC Director is an interesting and challenging opportunity, a terrific way to build your professional network, connect with like-minded people to advance the principles of public health in British Columbia.
We are seeking individuals for a total of 10 positions including 3 executive position: Vice-President (2 year term), Treasurer (2 year term), Secretary (2 year term) and 7 Directors-at-large positions (2 year term).
The call for nominations can be found on our website by clicking here or by copying the link below.
The call for nominations will close on September 24th, 2018. All nominations must be posted by 5 pm on that date. Only e-mail applications sent to staff@phabc.org are accepted. A slate of candidates will be prepared and the election process will commence on October 1st, 2018 and close on October 22nd, 2018 with the results announced at the annual general meeting during the fall conference.
As always, continue checking back on our event page to keep up to date on everything conference related. We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver this fall!
Maternity leave position of approximately 16 months
35 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Application deadline: September 16, 2018 at 9:00 pm PST
Desired start date: October/November
We are looking for a Community Well-being Specialist to join our innovative and interdisciplinary team at BC Healthy Communities Society (BCHC). As part of our team, you will be working in a highly collaborative learning environment to design and deliver a wide range of healthy community programs and fee for service offerings to communities across BC. In your role, you will be working closely with multi-sectoral groups that include municipal governments and regional districts, regional health authorities, First Nations and not-for profit and community organizations, to build capacity for collaboration and action around critical community health challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Designing and delivering workshops, curriculum and planning processes;
Facilitating workshops and webinars and other learning events and processes;
Providing content expertise to support community focus areas (i.e. healthy built environments, food security, active transportation, social connectedness, health and climate change, age-friendly planning, housing, etc.);
Connecting directly with communities to assess where they are at – helping to determine what types of issues they are facing and how we can support their work;
Supporting the creation of multi-sectoral partnerships and fostering collaborations;
Work with communities to identify strategies to move forward and create positive solutions to difficult challenges they are facing—within their own local/regional context
Gathering data to help communities and BCHC determine if we are effecting change;
Analyzing and synthesizing information from facilitated sessions, identifying themes, opportunities, and areas for further development/support; and
Nurturing meaningful social relationships and partnerships with community groups and local champions in a range of other sectors.
About you …
You’re a highly experienced facilitator with a demonstrated track record. You have the ability to work through complex community challenges with multi-sectoral collaboratives. You are able to think on your feet, quickly synthesize data and adapt processes as needed.
Other important things about you include:
You love to have fun while at work;
You enjoy people! – and strive to facilitate and nurture meaningful relationships with communities and individuals, including those in various levels and types of government (local, regional, provincial, and First Nations);
You have a positive attitude with lots of curiosity and the drive to be continually learning;
You understand the links between key social and environmental determinants of health, especially within Indigenous communities. Focus areas could include one or more of the following:
o Developing Comprehensive Community Plans, rural health and development, affordable housing, poverty reduction strategies, food systems and food security, sustainability planning and climate action, community engagement processes, and/or community health assessment;
You recognize and understand the implications of emerging issues which may have broader influence on communities;
You bring research skills – to ask good questions and then find ways to answer them;
You are self-directed and you feel comfortable working on complex issues;
You show evidence of a high degree of organizational/planning skills and resourcefulness;
You have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
To do this job you will need:
A degree in public health or community development, ideally with special coursework related to Indigenous peoples’ health (or equivalent is a bonus);
Minimum 3 years’ experience and demonstrated track record in facilitation and group processes;
Experience working with Indigenous communities;
Experience working in, or with, a local government (municipality, regional district or First Nation) and/or health authorities;
Experience in curriculum development/workshop design and evaluation;
Must be available to travel to communities across BC (estimated 2- 3 times per month); some evenings may be required for work/travel; and
Ability to work well independently and as part of highly collabortive a team.
About Us …
BC Healthy Communities (BCHC) is a province-wide not-for-profit organization that facilitates the ongoing development of healthy, thriving and resilient communities. We provide a range of programs, events and resources as well as fee for service offerings to support communities, local governments and multi-sectoral groups to collaborate around a shared vision for a common purpose.
Our values include Integrity, Respect, Equity, Learning and Service and as such we foster and model principles, processes and practices of community development, emphasizing the value of listening, learning, respect and active engagement;
We honour the strengths and experiences of each community, while offering support for capacity building;
We promote inclusion of a broad range of people and perspectives;
We take a big picture, whole systems approach, identifying roots of issues and looking for ways to leverage change; and
We support connections, collaboration and human development at multiple levels: individuals, organizations, sectors and communities
Our Commitment to You
BCHC offers a progressive workplace culture that encourages leadership and learning. We are an interdisciplinary team and we enjoy our time together, with a light hearted and compassionate approach to our work. The benefits of working at BCHC include:
A supportive, respectful team that ‘walks-the-talk’ around personal health and sustainability;
Opportunities for professional development to improve your existing knowledge and passion for healthy communities;
Health and a range of other benefits; and
Competitive compensation.
How to Apply
Please title the subject line of your email: Community Well-being Specialist_ <First Name Last Name> for example—Community Well-being Specialist_Jodi Mucha
Send a cover letter and resume to: Jodi Mucha at jodi@bchealthycommunities.ca
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 9:00pm PST
** Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted
** No telephone inquiries please
Health Promotion Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting health promoters from every province and territory in Canada, sharing tools, resources and strategies to practice health promotion effectively, ethically and comprehensively.
In accordance with its mission to advance the practice of health promotion in Canada, Health Promotion Canada is pleased to announce the launch of its 2018 Recognition Awards. This competition aims to elevate health promoters at various stages in their careers, and celebrate those who are making significant contributions in the field of health promotion across Canada. Individuals, organizations, and teams/groups can be nominated for one of six award categories: Rising Star Award, Mid-Career Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Organization Achievement Award, Team/Group Award, Student Award.
The competition opens on August 21, 2018 and closes on October 15, 2018 at 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time.
Recognition Award winners will be announced at Health Promotion Canada’s Annual General Meeting via teleconference on December 13, 2018. Each winner will receive a one year complimentary membership to Health Promotion Canada, a 2018 Recognition Award Certificate, and the publication of their professional profile on the Health Promotion Canada website.
Human Resource Assistant, Employee Health Services
JOB PURPOSE
At Surrey Schools, we believe in inclusion and want all employees to participate meaningfully in the work that we do, to the best of their ability, regardless of illness or injury.
This exciting, full-time opportunity in our Employee Health Services department will provide support for the District’s non-occupational Disability Management services. The Human Resource Assistant (HRA) will provide critical, confidential general HR support and perform a wide variety of administrative duties related to medical leaves, and Return to Work/Stay at Work initiatives for all employee groups – Teachers, Support Staff, Principals/Vice-Principals and Exempt Staff.
The HRA works under the direction of the HR Manager, Employee Health Services.
This is a temporary assignment for up to one (1) year, with the possibility of extension or permanency.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the HR Manager:
Assist with gathering relevant information for processing full and partial medical leaves
Review and implement routine Gradual Return to Work plans or accommodations for injured/ill employees, escalating enquiries to the HR Manager, Employee Health Services when appropriate
Update and maintain the Disability Management database and HR Information Systems with accuracy and precision
Collate data, prepare and maintain reports, distribute information to appropriate stakeholder groups and provide input on trends
Provide information, guidance and excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders – Managers, Principals/Vice-Principals, Teachers, Support Staff, Union Representatives, and third party vendors, Insurers and Disability Management providers
Foster supportive, collaborative and productive relationships with all internal and external stakeholder contacts and contribute to the ongoing development of the District’s Disability Management, Accommodation and Employee Wellness policies and practices
Provide back up support for other employee groups within Employee Health Services
Demonstrate utmost discretion in handling and disclosing confidential and sensitive information
QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a minimum of five (5) years’ related HR experience, preferably in a unionized setting and in a customer service centered environment. An equivalent combination experience, training and education will be considered
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of general HR practices.
Must possess knowledge/experience in Disability Management, Return to Work and Workplace Accommodation principles and jurisprudence. Completion of a relevant post-secondary programing Disability Management is an asset
Experience with HR information systems/databases is required
Must possess excellent computer skills and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel is an asset.
Exemplary and proven interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Proven critical thinking and problem solving abilities
Flexibility is a must, with a strong orientation for customer service and teamwork
Self-starter with excellent organizational and planning skills
Must be results oriented with the ability to function in a fast paced environment
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position works in an office environment, requiring infrequent travel to various work locations within School District #36 (Surrey). Conditions of employment are established by Surrey School District’s exempt terms of employment and Human Resources policies and procedures. As such, normal work hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Additional hours or time outside of the normal work hours may be necessary based on operational requirements.
The successful applicant will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package.
Interested and qualified applicants should forward their resume with supporting documentation, references, and cover letter on line www.makefuture.ca/surrey by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 5,2018 to:
Competition #: 967-18
Attention: Teni Peters
Human Resources Department
School District No. 36 (Surrey)
14033 – 92nd Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3V 0B7
Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to employment. Only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.
Consider this rewarding opportunity with HealthLink BC
Please note: A similar posting for a 0.5 FTE Auxiliary position with a different specialization (Specialized Nutrition Services Area – Pediatric Nutrition) can be found at: Requisition 52464
HealthLink BC’s (HLBC) telehealth platform delivers high quality telehealth services across the continuum of care to health care providers and the public 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. HLBC’s comprehensive self-care and health system navigation services focus on quality client services to consumers and health care professionals.
As the Senior Tele-Dietitian, Allergy Nutrition Service, your experience and training in nutrition care for clients with food allergy, collaborative practice and interest in research, will support families to develop healthy feeding and eating practices, healthy growth and development and healthy weights, and to readily access nutrition care. Working in collaboration with service advisory committees, stakeholders and other HealthLinkBC service areas, you support evidence based best practices in telehealth nutrition. A skilled researcher, you develop Nutrition Service standard indicators and ensure the continuous improvement of Dietitian Services nutrition resources. If you are a Registered Dietitian who is focused on promoting the benefits of healthy eating practices to families, we look forward to your application.
Qualifications for this role include:
Registered Dietitian, registered in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
Minimum of five (5) years recent relevant clinical, nutrition education and nutrition counselling and acute care experience including a minimum of two (2) years recent clinical nutrition practice relevant to the designated specialized nutrition services area (Allergy Nutrition Service).
Experience in applied research and critical appraisal of scientific literature.
Experience with various computer applications and relevant software.
Experience in program planning and policy development.
Director, Dietitian and Physical Activity Services
Burnaby, B.C.
$73,400.00 – $101,900.00 annually
HealthLink BC’s (HLBC) telehealth platform delivers high quality telehealth services across the continuum of care to health care providers and the public 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.
The Dietitian & Physical Activity Services Director is a business-minded leader who is responsible for the effective and efficient management of Dietitian & Physical Activity Services at HealthLink BC. The Director is responsible for strategic, operational, program and policy development, and plays a critical role in affecting positive change and business transformation within the organization. The Director reports to and is directly accountable to the HealthLink BC Executive Director of Operations. The Director may provide coverage for the HealthLink BC Executive Director in their absence.
Qualifications for this role include:
Post-graduate degree in a health-related area.
Eligibility for Registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
Member of Dietitians of Canada.
Five years progressive management experience including a senior role in a large, performance-focused health care organization with responsibilities for leading complex and/or large-scale change.
Experience developing and implementing program strategies and policies to meet organizational goals.
Experience seeking innovative solutions and alternative approaches to optimize the overall performance of an organization and/or the performance of a specific area.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of complex change initiatives, where diverse stakeholder interests prevail.
Experience representing an organization and establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with representatives from various levels of governments, professional and not for profit organizations and other interest groups.
Experience marketing, communicating at a senior level the concepts behind programs and expected outcomes or impact.
Experience collaborating and negotiating with diverse interest groups.
