Ministry of Health
Office of the Provincial Health Officer
Senior Data Analyst
Victoria
Bring your experience with data analytics and knowledge of population health surveillance to this critical role
Salary $67,083.42 – $76,636.54 annually
The Provincial Health Officer is the senior public health official for BC, and is responsible for monitoring the health of the population of BC and providing independent advice to the ministers and public officials on public health issues. The responsibilities of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) are outlined in the Public Health Act.
The Senior Data Analyst will play a key role in building BC’s population health surveillance analytics and informatics capacity by leading and undertaking statistical analyses, informatics, and epidemiological design to support the development of population health surveillance initiatives. This role will also encompass representing the ministry in discussions with federal, provincial, and regional partners on population health surveillance initiatives; representing the ministry at population health surveillance and health statistics committees, conferences, or working groups; and providing expert advice on the interpretation to ministry leadership (e.g., Provincial Health Officer ADM for Population and Public Health, Deputy Minister) on population health measurements, analysis, and implications.
Qualifications for this role include:
Master’s Degree in public health, health sciences, health information sciences, statistics, and computer sciences or other relevant fields and 5 years related experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years related experience.
• Significant experience with data analytics, including data management, manipulation, and statistical modelling (e.g. logistic regression and spatial analysis).
This Senior Data Analyst role is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.
Aboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP) & Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program (ASCD)
Administrative Assistant
Victoria, BC
The Aboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP) and Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program (ASCD) Provincial Office is seeking an experienced administrative assistant. This position is full time (35 hours per week) with benefits. The office is located in Victoria, B.C. with some occasional travel required. The provincial office supports approximately 100 AIDP and ASCD programs throughout B.C.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with AIDP/ASCD Provincial Advisors to facilitate communication with all AIDP/ASCD Programs, 10 AIDP/ASCD regional advisors, numerous ECD stakeholders and Provincial Advisory Committee.
Provide administrative support to Provincial Advisors including managing phone calls, mail, files, contact lists, reporting, invoices and cheque requisitions.
Coordination of AIDP/ASCD Provincial Advisory Committee meetings, book venue, meal menu, assemble and circulate meeting materials and minute taking.
Support the AIDP Provincial Advisor and Professional Development Fund Committee
Support the ASCD Provincial Advisor and Partnerships Project Committee and activities.
Website maintenance. (Mainly updating and removing outdated material, post training, announcements, links etc.)
Competencies and Requirements:
Post-Secondary education or equivalent related to office administration and management.
Working knowledge and experience in office management systems and procedures.
Proven experience as an administration assistant with general and key duties and responsibilities of day-to-day office activities.
Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, website maintenance, social media.
Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
Comfort working with people of all ages from a culturally safe, Aboriginal philosophy.
Experience working with Indigenous communities and urban Aboriginal service organizations.
Planning and coordination of committee meetings
Successfully undergo criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.
Please provide cover letter, resume, and three current references to:
Salary $41,803.67 – $47,295.99 annually / $22.84 – $25.89 hourly (based on a 35 hour work week)
An excellent opportunity to gain experience in the pharmacy industry
The Pharmacy Services Unit of the Product Distribution Centre, a full-service inventory management and distribution facility, processes and supplies all medications to correctional centres throughout the province. The Regulated Pharmacy Technicians dispense and distribute prescription drugs, narcotics and controlled drugs, O.T.C. drugs and sundries and have independent authority, responsibility and liability to sign off on dispensed prescriptions.
As Pharmacy Technician, you reliably dispense and distribute pharmaceuticals to fill medication orders and prescriptions. Detail oriented, you verify orders to ensure accuracy, maintain paperwork and report discrepancies to your supervisor. As a graduate of a pharmacy technical program, you utilize your experience and knowledge to complete tasks while ensuring a high degree of confidentially is preserved. In a fast paced environment, you work efficiently as a part of a team to compete a high volume of orders. An effective communicator, you respond to telephone enquiries and requests from other departments. In this role, you are required to count, label and separate medication into containers, monitor medications, ensure work areas are sterilized and retrieve stocks from storage. If you are a detail oriented individual with prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry, we look forward to your application.
Qualifications for this role include:
Current Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia; operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope and standards of practice as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia and relevant legislation, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.
Preference will be given to applicants with:
• Experience working in a pharmacy environment;
• Experience dispensing Methadone and Suboxone;
• Experience with automated Methadone dispensing machinery (e.g. Methameasure);
• Experience in dealing with LTC/Group homes.
The Canadian Association on Gerontology is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for CAG2018: Making It Matter: Mobilizing Aging Research, Practice & Policy, October 18-20, 2018 in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Join us for Canada’s premier multidisciplinary conference for those interested in individual and population aging. Abstracts are welcomed from all disciplines and all interests in aging, including research, practice, policy and related work. International submissions are encouraged. We are also pleased to offer the CIHR-IA Student Poster Competition and student travel assistance grants.
Abstracts are due by April 16, 2018.
For more information, including discounted room rates at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, please visit http://CAG2018.ca
CAG2018 is hosted by the Gerontology Research Centre at Simon Fraser University (https://www.sfu.ca/grc.html)
A unique and challenging opportunity to apply your skills
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. Core services include Navigation Services, Nursing Services, Dietitian & Physical Activity Services, www.HealthLinkBC.ca, HealthLinkBC Files, Directory Services, and the BC HealthGuide Handbook.
The Resource Management tele-dietitian develops high quality consumer and professional nutrition resources, in collaboration with stakeholders, for use by Dietitian Services, the public, health professionals and the media, through the CC-PEN nutrition knowledge base and through the HealthLink BC public website, and through provision of subject matter expertise for stakeholder provincial nutrition resource development. Service delivery channels include telephone, print, web and email. The position reports to the Lead, Resource Management, Dietitian & Physical Activity Services and collaborates with Dietitians of Canada to contribute to the Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition (PEN) system.
Qualifications for this role include:
Registered Dietitian, registered in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
Minimum of four (4) years recent relevant experience as a registered dietitian.
Work experience demonstrating strong clinical and nutrition education and counselling skills acquired in hospital, community, long-term care and/ or private practice settings.
Experience in applied research and critical appraisal of scientific literature.
Experience developing practice guidelines and consumer education resources, and writing for public and health professionals.
Computer experience with relevant software i.e. electronic health records, MS Office, etc.
Experience in media interviews and public speaking considered an asset.
Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of completion of the Dietitians of Canada’s Evidence-Based Decision Making – Online Course, education in adult education, and/or writing for publication or journalism.
Director, Dietitian and Physical Activity Services
Ministry of Health
Burnaby, BC
Over time through performance based in-range movement employees will have the opportunity to reach the maximum of their position’s salary band.
Please Note:
– This position is excluded from union membership.
– This position will be located in Burnaby. Travel to Walnut Grove will be required as needed.
Bring your strong leadership skills to this dynamic team environment
HealthLink BC is a transforming organization that will realize technological innovation and enhancement of current core services and an expansion and integration into other health-related initiatives that will promote improved wellness and health for the residents of British Columbia and other jurisdictions. HealthLink BC plays an integral role in health system redesign and Ministry of Health initiatives now and into the future.
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 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.
