The Board of Directors will begin accepting nominations for the following Director positions for 2018-2020. There are three Executive position: Vice-President (2-year term), Treasurer (2-year term), Secretary (2 year term) and 7 Director-at-large (2-year term) positions available. Being a PHABC Director is an interesting and challenging opportunity, a terrific way to build your professional network, connect with like-minded people and advance the principles of public health in British Columbia.
Directors come from different professions and locations in the province. It is the Board’s hope and intention to have each major geographic area of BC represented on the Board. Directors can expect to put in a minimum 4 to 5 hours of volunteer work per month – more if you are a member of the Executive Committee, or a committee chair. Many of the Board meetings and other committee meetings are conducted by telephone conference call.
A Director may be called upon to undertake a number of functions. Most of these functions are outlined in the Bylaws on the PHABC website. In addition, a Board member may be asked to Chair a committee such as the PEC (Public Engagement Committee), PARC (Policy, Advocacy, Research and Communications Committee), CBC (Capacity Building Committee) or to work on specific projects or issues. A Director may be asked to attend events in their area to represent PHABC. More information can also be found about PHABC on our website. If you are interested in becoming a Director you must be a PHABC member in good standing. In case your membership is expired here is a link to renew your membership. In order to complete your nomination application 2 PHABC members must support your nomination.
Positions currently available on the Board are: Vice-President, Treasurer (2-year term), Secretary (2-year term) and 7 Director-at-Large positions.
If you are interested in being a Board member, please send the completed form by email to Sarah Dyer at staff@phabc.org, she will also be happy to answer any questions you may have. The call for nominations opens on September 3rd 2018 and the deadline for applying is September 24th at 5:00 pm. The Elections open and close respectively on October 1st and October 22nd @ 5 pm, 2018. Results of the Election are announced at the AGM on November 15th, 2018. After receiving your completed form, a member of the Governance Committee or one of the current Directors will contact you by phone.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, this challenging position will implement and manage comprehensive health & safety and emergency preparedness programs across the District, ensuring a healthy and safe work environment for our students and employees. The successful candidate will act as the resource person for a variety of health and safety matters in a unionized environment.
Responsibilities:
To advise and assist senior management and other persons involved in planning, controlling and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for work and study
Develops and maintains a clear understanding of district’s objectives and overall strategies in order to effectively plan, prioritize and integrate health and safety resources across the district
Conducts risk assessments and analyzes work environments, designing programs to control, eliminate and prevent injury or disease
Reviews and updates occupational health and safety procedures and school safety response plans to support compliance with regulatory requirements
Represents the Board on the District Health and Safety Committee and works with the Committee as the employer’s representative to develop and implement an integrated program to promote an awareness of safety in the workplace
Acts in the capacity of the employer’s representative in connection with worksite inspections and responses to WorkSafeBC inspection reports and orders
Ensures immediate and appropriate incident reporting, investigations and risk assessments occur as required exercising discretion and adherence to WorkSafeBC Legislation and Regulation
Maintains the web-based WorkSafeBC Claims management program and liaises with School District 23 with respect to reviews, relief of costs and WCAT appeals
Arranges for occupational health and safety testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary
Helps plan and coordinate the district’s emergency procedures, and acts as the district’s emergency on-site coordinator
Liaises with municipal and provincial emergency planners, updates plans, organizes exercises and evaluates procedures
Liaises with a variety of district staff, legislative organizations, Health Boards and other outside agencies, as necessary
Ensures WSBC and SD71 policy compliance with respect to provision of First aid services at all work sites
Will on occasion be required to perform other related duties as assigned
The successful applicant will possess:
A degree or diploma specializing in Health and Safety
3 to 5 years directly related experience in the field of health and safety, preferably in a public sector unionized environment
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation would be an asset
Considerable knowledge of the legislation and regulations pertaining to health and safety in the workplace
Considerable knowledge of work site inspection and accident prevention techniques, and of health and safety hazards for a wide variety of trades, labour, technical, teaching and office operations, combined with the ability to carry out inspections of work sites and to decide appropriate action in unsafe or emergency situations
Ability to investigate accidents or unsafe conditions and to accurately identify causes, sources, and appropriate remedies
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point)
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of staff, outside agencies and community contacts
Ability to develop and deliver educational workshops and seminars related to health and safety to a variety of district staff
School District 71 (Comox Valley) is a positive, progressive and growing school district located on the east coast of Vancouver Island. It is located on the traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. Located within the Comox Valley is the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox and the Village of Cumberland; each providing their own unique services and community cultures. The Comox Valley is a desirable place to live with great ocean beaches, golf, skiing, hiking, swimming and boating. In addition, the community has strong and vibrant arts and cultural programs.
As a learning organization, we work closely with our educational partners to develop responsible, compassionate citizens and successful lifelong learners. Over 1400 employees work to provide a comprehensive educational program to approximately 8,500 students from kindergarten to Grade 12 in our 15 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 secondary schools, 2 alternate schools, and a distributed learning school. The District’s annual operating budget is approximately $100 million.
To Apply: The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications received prior to 1:00 pm (Pacific Time), Friday, September 14th, 2018 are assured careful consideration.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a detailed resume with supporting documentation and three (3) professional references through www.makeafuture.ca/comox-valley.
The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No agencies please.
Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)
Reporting to the Intake Supervisor and as part of the Intake/Exit team, the Confident Parents Intake Coordinator conducts intake and exit questionnaires with families referred to the program using the Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI) tool and other measures. This position helps assess referrals for program fit and ensures exclusionary criteria is used to identify inappropriate referrals.
The position acts as one of the first official contacts for the program with families and provides a supportive presence to parents experiencing difficulties.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ensure that clients are served in a timely manner according to program protocol;
Administer recorded semi-structured interviews/questionnaires as needed, following a telephone script and protocol;
Connect clients to other CMHA Resources as and when needed;
Consult with Confident Parents: Thriving Kids Coach Supervisors for clinical supervision when client safety concerns arise;
Apply the Agency’s Diversity Lens and Framework for Support in all assignments associated with this role;
Other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have an undergraduate education (BA, BSW, BSc) in Social Work, Child and Youth Care or related human services field, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience may be considered.
You will also bring the following skills, knowledge and ability to the role:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, health education, and health literacy, particularly in multiple settings or with various populations;
Knowledge of community outreach, along with knowledge of the mental health system in BC;
Knowledge of specialized and personal computer systems and databases, Internet, and software applications, particularly Microsoft Office;
Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and under pressure to deadline;
Experience with telephone service delivery as well as direct engagement with the public;
Experience administering a standardized questionnaire an asset;
Empathy with boundary-setting;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Resourcefulness and innovation to solve problems;
Personal experience with mental health issues and services, through self or loved ones, is an asset in this role.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position is located at the CMHA BC Division office currently located in downtown Vancouver. The usual work week is 37.5 hours. Flexibility to work one evening OR a day shift on Saturday is required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter, in PDF format, clearly documenting how you satisfy the requirements outlined in this job posting to human.resources@cmha.bc.ca. by 5 p.m. Sept. 5, 2018. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Given the intended reach of this program, we are actively seeking applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. We encourage you to self-identify in your application.
ABOUT US:
Founded in 1918, The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a national charity that helps maintain and improve mental health for all Canadians. As the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health and addiction, CMHA helps people access the community resources they need to build resilience and support recovery from mental illness and/or addiction.
We are an equity employer and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people, people of all sexual orientation and genders, and others who may contribute to our further diversification.
Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council
Provincial Coordinator, Sport for Life Programs
The mission of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is to improve the health outcomes of Indigenous people across British Columbia by supporting and encouraging physically active communities. The programs delivered by I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation and physical activity in First Nations, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Métis Chartered Communities, schools and other delivery agencies throughout the Province.
General Description
I·SPARC is currently searching for a Provincial Coordinator, Sport for Life Programs. The Provincial Coordinator works with Provincial Sport Organizations, the Aboriginal Sport Circle, Sport for Life Society, and communities to lead the development, delivery, and growth of Aboriginal Sport for Life programs. This includes responsibility for the provincial implementation of the Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway initiatives, and Active for Life Communities workshops.
Competencies and Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess an extensive background in program management, and the delivery of sport/recreation programs in Indigenous communities. Other qualifications include:
Post-Secondary degree or diploma in sport management, physical education, education, or recreation with 5+ years experience working in sport/recreation management or not-for-profit program management
Exemplary organizational, event planning, and project management skills and proven experience at leading staff, volunteers, and stakeholders
Demonstrated abilities to build and maintain trusting and collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and aptitude in consensus building
Effective oral and written communications, and strong presentation and facilitation capabilities
Knowledge of the Indigenous and non-Indigenous sport and recreation systems, physical activity landscape, and the Aboriginal Sport for Life programs
Applied knowledge of Indigenous communities (issues, cultures and backgrounds) and their physical activity and health related needs.
Detail and service-oriented with the ability to listen, understand and respond to client needs
Able to take initiative, adapt to change, set priorities, seek feedback, organize work, and make independent decisions that align with the I·SPARC mission, vision and strategic plan
Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule and available to travel throughout BC
Class 5 Driver’s License, a clear drivers’ abstract, and regular access to a vehicle
Successful completion of a criminal and vulnerable sector record checks
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) serves as the official Host AgeAgency of I·SPARC. Accordingly, the Provincial Coordinator, Sport for Life will be employed by the BCAAFC.
Term: Permanent full-time employment contingent on annual funding
Salary: Commensurate with experience/qualifications. Salary will include a comprehensive health benefit package.
Location: Office space will be established in a location central to the successful candidate.
To Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume and three references (name, title, relationship and contact info) no later than 4:00 pm (PST), Friday, September 7, 2018. Address your cover letter to attention of Lara Mussell Savage, Director of Sport. Please submit your application online at the following link: https://aboriginalsportbc.wufoo.com/forms/employment-application-prov-coordinator-s4l/
All applications are appreciated. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.
The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division currently has an opportunity for an experienced Internal Process Specialist who excellent analytical, strategic and project management skills to work with us for a one year period. Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations, the Internal Process Specialist will review CMHA BC Division’s financial, business, human resources and resource development processes and workflows with the objective improving back-office processes and driving organizational and financial efficiencies.
WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES:
The main duties of the role will include (but is not limited to):
An analytical review and evaluation of current financial and business process and systems (e.g. IM/IT platforms, contractors) across:
1. All CMHA BC programs;
2. Accounting, HR and general administrative functions; and
provide recommendations for eliminating redundancies/duplications, improving processes and driving efficiencies.
Reporting on the areas of investment needed to facilitate improved functionality, efficiency and cost- control, based on value for money criteria
Implementation of the recommendations approved by CMHA BC leadership.
Reporting – Develop new financial reports and reporting processes for:
1. Program revenues/expenses
2. Core services revenues/expenses
3. Fundraising
4. Amount of funding support given to Programs from Core Services to cover overheads
5. Budget development
The Internal Process Specialist will work with the Senior Director, Operations to develop a work plan that will outline key review areas and timelines for the role.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE:
We are looking for someone with a professional financial/business management accreditation such as Certified General Accountant (CGA), Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). A master’s degree in Business Administration may be considered.
You will also have:
At least 5 – 10 years of experience in operations, finance and information systems.
Must be able to see the big picture, understand project objectives and be able to apply an understanding of how processes should work to operational improvement initiatives.
Strong project management experience; ability to develop, monitor and evaluate multiple projects with multiple deliverables and deadlines and lead projects through completion.
A strong understanding of auditing processes, as well as knowledge of accounting methods and controls, procurement practices, human resources areas, and the ability to work with a variety of related software applications
Excellent communications skills – both orally and in writing – to successfully bring about positive changes.
Previous experience executing new system implementation or expansion.
Strong relationship building skills and demonstrated ability to function and participate as a member of a team;
Ability to deliver effective and efficient solutions that can be realistically implemented.
Experience working in a not-for-profit and/or Federated governance structure
This position requires the ability to exercise good judgment and to work with sensitive, critical and confidential matters in a professional manner.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Located in downtown Vancouver, we offer a flexible work environment along with a competitive salary and benefits package.
The usual work week is 37.5 hours a week working Monday through Friday. There may be occasional periods where work outside normal office hours is required in order to meet program requirements.
Application Process:
We will consider applications from interested candidates who submit a resume and cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications outlined above. Please submit in PDF format by August 31st, 2018 to human.resources@cmha.bc.ca
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.
CMHA, BC Division is committed to our workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work. As such, we encourage applications from persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our staff. Personal experience with mental illness and or addiction, either through self or a loved one, is an asset.
Located on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples.
Director, Access Audits and Agreements & Assistant Chief Data Steward
Victoria, BC
Salary $87,600.00 – $114,100.00 annually
Combine your client service, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning skills in this challenging role
The Health Sector Information, Analysis and Reporting Division (HSIAR) sets the foundation for the delivery of high quality health sector information, analytics and reporting.
Data Management and Stewardship (DMS) provides leadership in the use of, and access to, health data to support evidence-informed decisions, policy, analysis and research directed to achieving improvements in health outcomes. The branch is responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic vision for health secondary data management and data security, ensuring that Ministry data assets are appropriately managed and effectively leveraged.
This position will oversee the development, design and implementation of a Ministry wide Informatics security framework for secondary use data. The Director oversees the management of and directs the oversight and establishment of information sharing agreements between the Ministry and external partners (cross government provincial, national, international) and clients; and fills the role of Ministry Assistant Chief Data Steward exercising independent judgement related to the Ministry’s highly complex and sensitive data sharing issues.
Qualifications for this role include:
University degree in Health Information, Public Administration, Computer Science or other relevant degree (related to data management, data access, research, privacy legislation, etc.), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum five (5) years’ experience managing staff, project teams and building a team environment.
Minimum three (3) years’ progressive experience on a senior management team demonstrating collaboration and organizational leadership.
Minimum three (3) years’ experience engaging multiple stakeholders at a management level (for example: all levels of government, vendors, non-governmental organizations, etc.) and demonstrating sensitivity to stakeholder perspectives.
Experience related to privacy and security policy and legislation, within British Columbia.
For more information and to apply before September 11, 2018 please go to:
