Drinking alcohol is a part of Canadian culture, and it is widely consumed and enjoyed by many across British Columbia (BC). However, a great deal of people are still not aware of the safe drinking limits based on Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines and how exceeding the limits can impact their health and family. Alcohol-related harms are on the rise in BC due to increasing levels of alcohol consumption.
Overview & Rationale
Community Action Initiative (CAI) was established by the BC Alliance for Mental Health/Illness in 2008 to support community-led projects focusing on mental health and substance use issues in British Columbia. CAI is looking for community-based organizations in municipalities across BC to lead and collaborate with other partners to explore alcohol-related harms caused by moderate-risk drinking in their community, and work together towards building a healthier drinking culture.
This funding opportunity aims to increase the capacity of community-based organizations in the mental health and substance use sector, and their wider communities, to dedicate time and resources to focus on this issue through inclusive dialogue, bringing together key players to examine and understand the use and impact of alcohol in their communities (see CAI Guide to Organizing Community Dialogue on Moderate-Risk Drinking). The focus is not on high-risk drinking (i.e. chronic substance abuse or alcoholism). While these are indeed important community concerns, they will not be the emphasis for these community dialogues.
CAI will award convening grants up to the value of $15,000 to community-based organizations to fund community dialogues around moderate-risk alcohol consumption. Dialogues can take different forms including one-off community events, a series of smaller conversations, or discussions with strategic collaborators taking a deeper dive into the issue.
In addition to the convening funds, grantees and their communities will be supported with alcohol-related resources and capacity-building tools, along with knowledge exchange opportunities.
Eligibility & Essential Requirements
The organization that applies will act as the lead agency and must be a non-government, not-for-profit, community-based organization or a First Nations Band, Metis or Aboriginal mandated organization. Non-government, not-for-profit, community-based organizations must supply proof of society registration or/charitable status as part of the application. Aboriginal applicants are exempt from this requirement.
Government agencies, for-profit businesses, research institutions, school boards, health authorities and primary care providers are not eligible to apply.
Budget & Eligible Expenses
Lead agency can apply for up to $15,000 to support community dialogues.
Proposed budget must include a breakdown of costs with clear rationale for each area
No more than 10% of budget can be allocated to administration expenses
Hiring of dialogue facilitator may be included under personnel expenses
All funds must be spent by March 31, 2019
How to Apply
Applications need to be submitted using the form (link below) provided and emailed or sent to CAI, and will start to be evaluated on July 15, 2018. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until November 15, 2018, or before if all funding has been expended.
Senior Manager, Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives
Reports to: Director, Government Relations & Health Promotion
Department: Mission
Location: Vancouver, BC
Status: Permanent; Full-time
Life. We don’t want you to miss it.™ That’s why Heart & Stroke leads the fight against heart disease and stroke. Powered by donors and volunteers, we fund life-saving research and help Canadians lead healthier lives.
Heart & Stroke is a health charity active in communities across the country. We are sustained by the commitment and generosity of more than 100,000 volunteers and more than 1.4 million donors.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a flexible, interpersonal, and organized professional for the position of Senior Manager, Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives in our BC Provincial Office. The Senior Manager provides leadership, advice, guidance, communications and implementation support to policy initiatives and strategic portfolios. The position provides direct support to senior management, contractors, project teams, and budgets. The role also involves representing Heart & Stroke at external forums, on coalitions, in government settings, and/or in community settings. Most of this position’s portfolio will involve advocacy, system change, and government relation projects pertaining to: a) women’s health b) nutrition policy and, c) indigenous health. Significant experience with and a passion for public policy, advocacy, health care and research system change, and addressing disease prevention “upstream” are necessary for the success of this role.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Advice and Initiative Development:
Development, implementation, evaluation, and communications of a range of strategy, policy, partnerships, and disease prevention initiatives
Provides strategic, expert advice to executive, senior management, and key stakeholders
Provides advisory, development, communications and implementation support to advocacy, government relations, system change, and prevention initiatives
Leads, coordinates, or participates in research initiatives designed to support Heart & Stroke’s policy, advocacy, government relations, system change, and prevention initiatives
Coordinates activities, knowledge exchange, advice-sharing, and information with staff and partner organizations
Identifies and monitors issues, analyzes developments, and researches various levels of government policies, processes, and promising practices
Public Policy and Government Relations:
Undertakes and/or oversees the research and preparation of briefings, briefing notes, reports, publications, strategies, and presentations pertaining to healthy public policy
Attends and summarizes and/or oversees the documentation of advocacy/government relations meetings, and provides follow-up
Meets with Members of Parliament, Members of the BC Legislature, and/or other government officials, facilitates involvement of Heart & Stroke’s stakeholders in government relations meetings
Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of government relations and policy advocacy strategic plans and tactical plans
External Relations:
Leads the writing of: project plans, evaluation plans, funding proposals, reports, letters, and other strategic communication products to effectively engage stakeholders
Supports local, regional, provincial, and national stakeholder engagement activities and processes to engage health system, research, and policy development/advocacy partners
Prepares/oversees/participates the preparation and delivery of and presentations to diverse audiences
Leads or participates on relevant external committees and working groups
Builds and maintains effective working relationships within external partners (government agencies, peer NGOs, funders, community groups, etc.)
Forges and cultivates strategic alliances to support optimal implementation of strategic plan and related ops plans
Management:
Provides direction and work priorities, including holding regular meetings and providing input, to the Director in finalizing performance feedback to the team
Provides direction to a team of contractors with diverse expertise, including selection, coaching, training and development, and providing feedback
Develops policies, procedures, business processes, etc.
Supports the implementation of quality standards and appropriate processes in the work of the team
Develops, produces, tracks, and monitors work plans, project plans, budgets, forecasts, analysis, documentation, etc.
Assesses and manages/minimizes risk
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
University Degree in a related field such as Public Health, Political or Social Science, Health or Public Administration or Management, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
At least 5 years of recent, related experience, including a previous leadership role
Excellent writing and verbal communications/presentation skills
Able to synthesize, assess, and analyzes large volumes of information
Strategic and tactical thinking, ability to understand multiple perspectives
Excellent sense of teamwork/collaboration; strong interpersonal skills,
Adaptable/flexible to environments, priorities, unexpected changes, and diverse people
Proactive, motivated, self-directed, organized, and responsible
Demonstrated ability to problem solve, think outside the box, and find creative solutions
Sound project-management and finance tracking skills
Strong attention to detail
Maintains confidentiality and adheres to organizational policies and procedures
Cultural humility, self- awareness, and experience working in a diversity of settings would be an asset
Applying
If you have the qualifications and share our passion for our mission, we invite you to forward your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to careers@hsf.ab.ca immediately. Please include the reference number SMPP2018BC and your name (first and last) in the subject line of your email. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, due to volume, we can only contact those selected for interviews.
Candidates from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require an accommodation due to disability to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Promoting academic, social and personal development; honouring diversity; encouraging equity and practicing democratic governance – these are our guiding principles every day. With the wide variety of programs we offer in our schools, every one of our over 15,000 students has an opportunity to be successful. With specialty programs like Band and Strings, French Immersion, Artists for Kids, International Baccalaureate, Aboriginal Education, and Distributed Learning, as well as a commitment to extracurricular, athletics, and student leadership, and our residential outdoor education centre, there is something for everyone.
Working with students who require additional support, you will be responsible for assessing students and supporting school personnel.
In addition to possessing a BC Teacher’s certificate, you have a Masters Degree in School Psychology and are eligible for certification as a School Psychologist with the British Columbia Association of School Psychologists (BCASP)
QUALIFICATIONS
Masters of Education in School Psychology
Certification/eligibility for certification as a School Psychologist with BCASP
Demonstrated skill in completing psycho-educational assessments
Successful experience and demonstrated skill in curriculum modifications and appropriate teaching strategies for the inclusion of adolescents with special needs
Successful experience and demonstrated skill in designing Individual Education Plans for students with a full range of special needs
Successful experience and demonstrated skill in providing a variety of in-service workshops addressing issues in special education
High level of experience and knowledge in assessment literacy
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of elementary and secondary school curricula.
ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCE
Comprehensive understanding of curriculum coupled with the ability to interpret curriculum appropriately to accommodate individual differences
Demonstrated ability to design and implement a variety of assessment practices to measure and monitor student progress effectively
Confidence and proficiency in using instructional organizers, concepts, and strategies that actively engage all students in learning
Knowledge of district initiatives in reading so that reading skills and strategies can be taught explicitly across the curriculum to insure reading success
Strategies to identify learning difficulties early, understand obstacles to learning, and implement effective intervention to maximize academic success
Knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant computer technologies to teaching and learning
Excellent written and oral communication
Willingness to be involved in professional development, with an ongoing commitment to learn and implement new methodologies and strategies
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with teachers, parents, school administrators and community agencies
Fill in your online Application Portfolio, starting with your “Personal Info.”
Upload a cover letter, résumé, evaluations, academic transcripts and 3 references who have witnessed your skills and abilities as a School Psychologist. NOTE: *Please include name, position, contact number and email address for your references.
Click Search Jobs under “Job Postings” tab and apply to the School Psychologist position.
In additional to the salary grid, Psychologist receive the following allowance:
0.8 FTE – $7,448.6 less than 0.8 FTE – $6,233.8
The Community Action Initiative (CAI) was created to strengthen the role and capacity of the community sector to address substance use and improve mental health for British Columbians. The CAI was established in 2008 through a $10 million grant from the Province of British Columbia and a subsequent grants in 2013 from the Province to continue its work and address a number of key provincial policy issues. In 2018, CAI received an investment of $4 million to contribute to the provincial overdose response in collaboration with the Ministry of Mental Health and Additions (MMHA) Overdose Emergency Response Centre (OERC).
About the Job
The Director of the Secretariat is responsible to and supports the CAI Leadership Council. The Director oversees the CAI Secretariat whose function is to operationalize the strategic direction of the Leadership Council. The Director is responsible for ensuring priorities and goals approved by the Leadership Council are addressed and for monitoring and reporting back to the council on implementation and outcomes.
The Director facilitates funding decisions, oversees granting activities and/or contracts, manages legal, fiscal and policy matters, supervises staff, initiates and maintains relations and communications with funders and partners, establishes evaluation needs and ensures accountability.
Responsibilities include
The Director leads change management activities that improve CAI’s relevance to broader system efforts to address mental health, substance use (MHSU) and addictions in British Columbia. In addition, the Director:
Reviews and assesses grant and community investment applications and determines successful recipients.
Establishes strategic and program partnerships with constituent non-government organizations, government funders, other relevant government ministries, health authorities, and research centres to establish priorities.
Champions the interests of the non-government community mental health and substance use sector.
Manages and ensures accountability for the overdose response grants in collaboration with the OERC, an initiative focused on strengthening community-led multisectoral response to the overdose crisis in BC.
Fosters effective teamwork and relationships to align CAI’s investments and activities with BC’s public policy directions and key provincial and regional MHSU initiatives.
Identifies, analyzes, evaluates and communicates mental health, substance use and addictions service gaps, best practices, and emerging opportunities for CAI.
Lead and oversee a small secretariat team to ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations.
Co-ordinate and facilitate CAI Leadership Council and working group meetings.
Determines staffing and resource requirements for operations.
Communications:
Oversees all external communications in relation to support for partnerships and projects.
Acts as a spokesperson for CAI and as the conduit for communications and agreements with funders, government, health authorities, non-government organizations, First Nations, Metis and Aboriginal partners and other stakeholders.
In conjunction with CAI’s fiscal agent, the Director:
Determines allocation of funds over various programs and oversee and monitor the expenditure of funds, granting activities and/or contracts by recipients.
Develops and manages an annual budget.
Ensures the Leadership Council is provided with timely financial reports.
What you will bring to the role
In addition to a Masters degree in a relevant discipline, you will have at least 7 years of experience in a senior management role with a non-government organization, health related government ministry or provincial or regional health authority and 5 or more years’ experience in the mental health and/or substance use field.
You will also have strong operational management experience and in-depth knowledge of effective administration and direct community development experience.
Knowledge/Skills
Familiarity with the mental health and substance use service delivery systems and approaches in British Columbia.
An understanding of the relationship between government Ministries, health authorities, Indigenous peoples and the not for profit sector.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in evaluation and quality improvement
Knowledge, skills and experience of the non-government MHSU sector.
Leadership skills and experience in continuous quality improvement.
Sound financial management skills.
Knowledge of human resource management and effective functioning of teams.
Proficiency in use of computer software including Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
Located in downtown Vancouver, we offer a flexible work environment along with a competitive salary and benefits package. There may be occasional periods where work outside normal office hours is required in order to meet program requirements.
For more information and a full job description visit the “Get Involved” section of www.cmha.bc.ca. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements for this position. Please submit these documents in PDF format to human.resources@cmha.bc.ca by 5 p.m. on July 20, 2018 While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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.
About the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association The British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building and sustaining active healthy lifestyles and communities in BC. Established in 1958 and celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the Association is a central resource agency for its members within the recreation and parks sector across British Columbia. The sector has evolved from its early days as a service provider – offering recreational activities, cultural programs and access to facilities, parks and other services. Today, with its many stakeholders including local and governments, non-profit and community organizations, the fitness industry, volunteers and academia, BCRPA addresses increasing physical activity and enhancing health and wellbeing.
BCRPA provides leadership and training through conferences, workshops, communications, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for British Columbians.
BCRPA’s fitness registration program identifies and promotes the highest professional standards for fitness leaders in BC and has gained recognition as ‘the’ standard against which the qualifications of a fitness leader may be measured. It is widely regarded as the regulatory body for fitness professionals throughout the province. BCRPA’s The Registry® of Fitness Professionals, the largest registry of fitness professionals in Canada, has over 4,000 registered leaders. BCRPA is the exclusive provider of the National Fitness Leadership Alliance (NFLA) Performance Standards for the credentialing of fitness professionals. https://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/fitness-program/
BCRPA Vision
Recreation and parks are valued as essential to active, healthy, and connected communities, and to improving the quality of life of every British Columbian.
BCRPA Purpose
To lead the enrichment of individuals and their communities through the power of recreation and parks.
The Career Opportunity
BCRPA is seeking a Manager for the Physical Activity Programs Department. This position manages the BCRPA Fitness Registration Program, The Registry® of Fitness Professionals, and other physical activity programs and initiatives which our registered fitness leaders often deliver. This is a hands-on position that reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is part of the BCRPA Management Team.
Position Description
The Physical Activity Manager ensures BCRPA’s fitness leader program delivers a gold standard, province-wide, leading-edge, registration system, and that fitness leaders are provided with professional development opportunities that maintain skill, competency and excellence in fitness leadership.
The Manager sets and leads the strategic objectives of the department as it fits within BCRPA’s strategic plan. The Manager builds relationships with and maintains connections to the fitness and physical activity sector and its stakeholders, building upon BCRPA’s lead voice in the province. The Manager ensures successful development, implementation and evaluation of all departmental programs, operations, processes and policies. This position is also responsible for seeking new physical activity initiatives that support the work of BCRPA’s members and fitness leaders. The Manager supervises staff, provides leadership, and monitors performance. As a member of the Management Team, the Manager demonstrates strategic leadership in addition to the day to day operations of the physical activity department and related operational matters.
Position responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and evaluate the Physical Activity Program’s department’s strategic objectives, monitor trends within the fitness industry, and ensures the BCRPA initiatives remain relevant to its members and fitness leaders
In partnership with the Communications Manager, leads the Departments’ brand marketing, maintaining BCRPA’s strong profile as the leader of provincial and national fitness standards
Ensure that The Registry® of Fitness Professionals is a responsive and effective tool for Fitness Leaders as well as their clients, employers, and members of the public looking to engage with qualified fitness professionals
Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Represent the BCRPA’s voice and interests on the National Fitness Leadership Alliance (NFLA)
Implement and support the physical activity department task forces including fitness specialty standards
Negotiate and manage consultant and contractor agreements as needed and required
Develop, manage and implement ongoing continuing educational opportunities for Fitness Leaders, including the annual BCFit Conference.
Recruit staff as needed, coordinate their work priorities, supervise work plans and conduct annual performance reviews, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer
Prepare and monitor budgets, in collaboration with the CEO
Perform related duties as required.
Required skills and knowledge:
Demonstrated strategic/analytical skills, together with hands-on management of projects, processes, and people
Business Development acumen, ability to modify, deliver and advance a high standard product in a competitive market
Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and networking abilities
Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation
Demonstrated managerial and supervisory experience
Event and project management experience
A history and reputation for collaboration and teamwork
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Strong computer skills and experience (Microsoft Office, database management systems, event registration systems, publishing and editing software, content management systems)
Time management in a busy environment is essential
Education and Experience:
University degree in relevant field, business or education focus preferred
Six or more years of progressively responsible management experience
Experience in project management
Knowledge and understanding of the fitness industry and physical activity sector in BC
Terms of Employment:
This is a permanent full-time position, with the option for .8FTE.
Employment to begin as soon as possible, with a six-month probationary period. Satisfactory completion of the probationary period will be determined through a performance review.
BCRPA benefits package to be available upon successful completion of the probationary period.
The range at an hourly rate is $35 – 40. The standard work week is 35 hours, M-F 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Vacation leave is four weeks per year.
Submit a resume with cover letter by email to jobs@bcrpa.bc.ca. Put Physical Activity Programs Manager in the subject line.
Application deadline is July 26, 2018.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No calls please.
Applications are invited for the position of Wellness and Safety Advisor for School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson). Located in British Columbia’s Southern Interior and operating in a region of about 103,000 people, School District No 73 is a diverse and inclusive organization providing public education programs in the City of Kamloops and the municipalities of Chase, Barriere, Logan Lake and Clearwater as well as many smaller communities west to Savona, south to Westwold and north to Blue River. The District’s student population is approximately 15,100 including 427 continuing education and adult learners and over 1,200 students in French Immersion. The district employs more than 1,800 full and part-time educators and support staff working collaboratively with external education partners.
Nature and Scope:
The Wellness and Safety Advisor is responsible for the first level of support to the safety and wellness team – human resources. This position provides effective case management and administrative support by assisting with return to work coordination and claims management for occupational and non occupational injuries/illness.
This position requires an energetic, self-motivated individual, able to take initiative and provide leadership on all aspects of health, safety and wellness. You will be highly organized and able to manage multiple ongoing tasks, set priorities and organize your work load to meet deadlines. Your passion for workplace safety and wellness will be key in successfully promoting a positive safety culture.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Identification of claims for early intervention services including occupation and non occupational injury/illness, including collection, monitoring of medical certificates and all other documentation as needed.
Identification of complex cases for escalation/referral to Health and Safety or Disability and Attendance Manager
Data entry, documentation and storage of all personal medical information, incident reports, risk assessments, and investigations as per SD73 policy.
Acts as a contact for internal and external inquires to the safety and wellness team for information and or assistance. Refers to appropriate Manger of Health and Safety Disability and Attendance Manager as necessary.
Upholds a high level of privacy and confidently in accordance with District Policy and Legislation.
Communicates with insurers, claims office to verify claim details and status including proposed treatment and rehabilitation and works with team members to identified options for modified return to work.
Complies, analyses and maintains statistical data; produces and distributes summaries and reports as required.
Performs other duties as required and directed by the Manager of Health and Safety and Disability and Attendance Manager.
Required Abilities, Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of current trends in occupational health and safety and related best practices.
Demonstrated proficiency in managing occupational health or insurance disability claims.
Ability to compile, analyze and maintain statistical data.
Ability to respect the confidential nature of the services provided and information gathered.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
A valid class 5 BC Driver’s License;
The following qualifications are considered an asset:
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Human Resources or equivalent;
Minimum of two (2) year’s experience in the field of Safety, HR or Claims Management;
Demonstrated experience working in a large public sector unionized environment preferred;
DEADLINE: Friday, July 13, 2018 @ 12:00 p.m.
Please submit your resume, cover letter, certifications and the names of at least three references through makeafuture.ca.
Melissa McGarry, Manager of Health and Safety
School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)
1383 – 9th Avenue, Kamloops BC V2C 3X7
Phone: 250-374-0679
Email: humanresources@sd73.bc.ca
