We hope everyone is gearing up for a fantastic long weekend! Our office will be closed Monday, but before we go we wanted to share with you the final agenda for our upcoming summer school, The Public Health Approach: Building safe & inclusive communities, and a two page think piece designed to do exactly what you would expect, get you thinking about how you can create safe and inclusive communities here in BC and across the country.
The summer school will be happening at four university locations across BC from July 5th and 6th, 2018. Locations for the summer school include the University of Victoria, University of British Columbia, University of Northern British Columbia and the University of British Columbia: Okanagan. This year we are excited to partner with Saskatchewan Public Health Association and provide students living in Saskatchewan the opportunity to attend the summer school. A videoconferencing connection will allow all sites to actively participate in the full summer school experience while fostering interprovincial networking opportunities.
Registration is on now and will be open until the morning of the first day. Don’t miss your chance to learn how you can help to create safe and inclusive communities while networking with like-minded individuals across the province and beyond! For those who have already registered we will be releasing the registrant’s package today. It will provide you will all the information needed to attend the summer school, keep checking your inbox!
The final agenda is designed to introduce students to each subtopic then let students apply theory to practice I the form of hands on workshops and group discussions. Our speakers will include Ann Pederson, director of population health promotion at BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre, Richard Harvey, regional director of BC, Alberta & Yukon at Frontier College, Dr. Bernie Pauly, associate professor of the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria, Indiana Best, board member of Student Wellness Initiative Towards Community Health (SWITCH), Dr. Ian Pike, director at BC Children’s Hospital’s Injury Research and Prevention Unit, Steve Woolrich, principal of Rethink Urban, Dr. Gord Miller, President of the Public Health Association of BC, Judi Fairholm, director of Respect-Education program at Red Cross Canada, Sarah Burke, Senior Manager of Community Integrated Development & Emergency Management at Red Cross Canada, Jade Yedia, Island Health’s Regional Built Environment Consultant, and Dr. Steven Jones, president of the Saskatchewan Public Health Association.
Following the format of last year’s summer school and fall conference; our chosen theme, integrated with the discussions held by participants at the summer school, will be used to help guide and inform the curriculum of our annual conference. Participants who attend the summer school are encouraged use what they learn to develop an abstract for consideration at the conference, happening from November 15th to 16th, 2018 at the Sutton Place Hotel in Downtown Vancouver.
Don’t forget to check our events page for the most up to date information, along with links to the agenda, thinkpiece and registration page. We hope to see many of you next week; together we can create fair and healthy British Columbia for all.
The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District (SD No. 42) is looking for a part-time qualified Occupational Therapist (.40 FTE) for a temporary position, effective September 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
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
How to Apply:
Interested applicants may apply by email, preferably in one PDF to : applicants@sd42.ca
Resume and Cover Letter
All Supporting Documentation
*Please reference Posting #T1819-109 on your cover letter
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.
The focus of the position is on psycho-educational assessments, collaborative consultation, and professional development. This is an itinerant district position.
Reporting to the District Principal of Inclusive Learning, the psychologist is accountable for providing identification, assessment and planning services to students of school age (Kindergarten to Grade 12) when there are serious learning and/or behavioural difficulties.
The successful candidate will be qualified to administer and interpret up to, and including, Level C Educational, Psychological and Behavioural assessments. As well, the psychologist will make recommendations to the District Principal regarding students’ eligibility for specific Ministry of Education categories.
Qualifications and Experience
Doctorate or Master’s degree in school psychology, or related field, with a focus on school psychology, including graduate training in measurement and individual psychological assessments
Demonstrated ability in consulting with teachers, parents, students and community agencies regarding the nature of students’ strengths and needs, the educational implications, and ways to enhance learning
Demonstrated ability in collaborating with school-based and/or district personnel to design or implement instructional strategies, and design or implement behavioural interventions
Knowledge of Ministry of Education, Special Education Policies and Procedures
Demonstrated ability in planning and presenting in-service in the area of Special Education and, specifically, in the area of assessment
Current membership, in good standing, with the BC Association of School Psychologists or the College of Psychologists of BC
Professionally qualified applicants are asked to submit the following information to the Human Resource Services Department of the Greater Victoria School District (email is hrs@sd61.bc.ca):
A letter of application and comprehensive résumé
Recent (within 3–5 years) performance report(s)
Copies of two recent psycho-educational assessments
Upon interview, applicants will be asked to provide three references
Greater Victoria School District #61, Human Resource Services
Food is integral to many programs at the Strathcona Community Centre. It brings people together, facilitates cross-cultural sharing, improves access to healthy food sources, and provides the fuel needed to ensure that everyone can take part in community recreational opportunities.
OVERVIEW
The Food Security Coordinator will oversee the community centre’s food security programs, which include Breakfast Program, Backpack Program, Community Kitchens, canning clubs, farm trips and workshops. This team leader also develops and oversees food supports for other community centre programs including centralized food purchasing, menu planning, snack production, food and nutrition resources and food-related infrastructure such as kitchen equipment. In addition, the Food Security Coordinator collaborates with partner neighbourhood and city-wide food organizations. This position reports to the Community Recreation Supervisor and the Strathcona Community Centre Association (SCCA).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Food Programs and Initiatives
Researching and shaping innovative food-related programs in response to community needs with input and collaboration from community members, other programs and the SCCA Board.
Collecting process and outcome data, evaluating and applying results for continual improvement to food programming.
Broaden community involvement and reaching isolated residents through a variety of outreach activities and communication avenues.
Supporting and working with the SCCA’s Food Security Committee to enhance food programming and connect with SCCA Board priorities and directions.
Networking and Partnerships
Connecting with and supporting community members within the food programs and the broader community centre.
Developing and maintaining connections with other agencies and funders.
Coordinating work with other Program Areas within the community centre.
Fundraising and Budget Management
Acquiring funding through grant applications, donations, fundraising and partnerships.
Managing, monitoring and tracking a budget.
Reporting on revenues and expenses to supervisor and SCCA Board.
Reporting on program achievements to funders as necessary to meet funding obligations.
Human Resources
Recruiting, hiring, onboarding and supervising food program staff
Volunteer recruitment, coordination and training.
Team-building and collaborative program development
Facilitating professional development including ongoing support, performance reviews & training
Payroll, HR agreements, health and safety orientations
Operations and Administration
Coordinating and facilitating centralized food purchasing and food preparation for multiple programs within the community centre.
Managing of kitchen facilities, equipment and systems to keep the kitchens clean, safe and functional.
Finding efficiencies within the current operation.
Completing administrative duties, such as payroll, petty cash, reports, invoices, etc.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have strengths and core competencies in program development, coordination, and oversight as well as in interpersonal communications and ability to establish connections and trust with staff and community centre members.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Food and Nutrition, Community Planning, or other related field
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Demonstrated interest and knowledge in food systems, food security, and nutritional health issues
Ability to work with other people and organizations in a collaborative manner
Demonstrated track record of successfully writing grants
Ability to manage budgets, record keep, develop reports, and other administrative tasks
Supervisory or team management expertise
Program development and evaluation skills
Organization and multi-tasking ability
Familiarity using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Previous experience working for a not-for-profit agency an asset
Familiarity with the neighbourhood and other not-for-profit agencies an asset
Valid Food Safety Level 1 certification (or willing to obtain)
Valid BC Driver’s License is an asset
JOB DETAILS
Period of employment: One year term (with extension subject to review)
Hours per week: 35 hours
Wage rate: Salary under review
APPLICATION DETAILS
To apply, please submit a one-page cover letter and Curriculum Vitae, including at least two references, to the Community Recreation Supervisor of Strathcona Community Centre.
Please submit CV to: Strathcona Community Centre
Attn: Linda Koehler, Community Recreation Supervisor
Without further ado, we are delighted to release our agenda for the upcoming summer school 2018, The Public Health Approach: Building safe & inclusive communities, happening at university campuses across BC from July 5th to 6th, 2018.
Registration is on now, don’t miss your chance to attend one of BC’s only continuing education courses for public health.
Speakers will include Ann Pederson, Director of Population Health Promotion at BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre, Richard Harvey, regional director of BC, Alberta & Yukon at Frontier College, Dr. Bernie Pauly, associate professor of the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria, Indiana Best, board member of Student Wellness Initiative Towards Community Health (SWITCH), Dr. Ian Pike, director at BC Children’s Hospital’s Injury Research and Prevention Unit, Steve Woolrich, principal at Rethink Urban, Dr. Gord Miller, President of the Public Health Association of BC, Judi Fairholm, director of Respect Education program at Red Cross Canada, Sarah Burke, Senior Manager of Community Integrated Development & Emergency Management at Red Cross Canada, and more speakers to be announced!
This two-day workshop is designed to help you identify public health approaches to building safe and inclusive communities, understand how physical and social environments influence community safety, inclusion and health, assess barriers to safety & inclusion in their own communities, and to examine innovative and collaborative methods of promoting community safety and inclusion. Don’t miss your chance to learn how you can help to create safe and inclusive communities while networking with like-minded individuals across the province and beyond!
Locations for the summer school include the University of Victoria, University of British Columbia, University of Northern British Columbia and the University of British Columbia: Okanagan. A videoconferencing connection will allow all four main sites to actively participate in the full summer school experience. A further connection to our partners at the Saskatchewan Public Health Association will open our summer school up to members of SPHA and help facilitate inter-provincial collaboration.
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 addition to the salary grid, Psychologist receive the following allowance:
