Bring your expertise in privacy legislation to this key leadership role
The Health Sector Information Management and Technology Division (HSIMT) brings information management and information technology (IM/IT) services and initiatives together under one business portfolio for a coordinated approach across the Ministry of Health and provincial health sector. The division promotes the integration of health sector data into daily business operations and policy development and provides sector-wide leadership for IM/IT planning and business solutions.
The Health Information Privacy, Security and Legislation Branch (HIPSL) leads policy development supporting the new future-state Heath Information and Management Policy Framework. The Health Information Management Policy Framework will establish health sector specific privacy requirements governed by several pieces of legislation including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Information and Privacy Act. When the Health Information and Management Policy Framework is completed, HIPSL will oversee its implementation in the health sector.
The Manager, Health Information Legislation oversees the development of sector-wide HIM policy framework and the development of the implementation plan to enable the execution of the Ministry’s strategic agenda and priorities; and determines the goals and objectives for the development of sector-wide HIM policy framework.
Qualifications for this role include:
Completion of a related university degree (e.g., political science, English, sociology, law, business administration, public administration).
Two years of experience related to:
Interpreting and applying legislation;
Conducting research and developing policies in a regulatory environment;
Independently managing projects; and
Establishing collaborative relationships with senior level professionals and a wide range of stakeholders;
To learn more, including how to apply online by January 21, 2018, please visit:
Are you invested in supporting the mental health of BC’s children and youth? Are you ready to commit to strengthening your existing skills through an evidence based positive parenting model?
In 2015, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC launched the Confident Parents: Thriving Kids program. This early intervention initiative is a family-focused telephone-based coaching service effective in reducing mild to moderate behavioural problems and promoting healthy child development in children ages 3-12. Through structured sessions with trained practitioners, parents and primary caregivers are empowered to become the primary change agents for the child.
Confident Parents: Thriving Kids is delivered free of charge to parents and/or caregivers via telephone in the comfort and privacy of their own homes at times convenient to them. The program operates 6 days a week to accommodate the reality of busy work and school schedules for most families. Confident Parents: Thriving Kids staff work day, evening and weekend hours to accommodate families’ needs.
In response to growing demand from BC families, CMHA BC is hiring additional Parent Support Coaches to commence training by around mid-March, 2018. Coaches are the backbone of this program and receive extensive training in the evidence-based Parent Management Training – Oregon Model (PMTO) ultimately leading to a PMTO Specialist certification. Positions are full-time (37.5 hours/week), involve working evenings and/or weekends and are based in downtown Vancouver. To learn more about the program visit www.confidentparents.ca
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Parent Support Program Supervisor, the Parent Support Coach provides regular parenting support through structured, individual sessions to caregivers with young children at home. The aim of the sessions is to provide caregivers (including parents, grandparents, foster parents, etc.) with parent management practices that support social skills and cooperation in the child, in turn helping to prevent, improve, or reverse behaviour issues.
The key responsibilities include:
Participate actively in comprehensive, multi-phased training to achieve and sustain PMTO Specialist certification
Deliver parenting support through structured individual and/or group sessions via telephone or videoconference with families
Follow legislation, policies, and protocols that support program delivery
Provide comprehensive case management functions including maintaining accurate documentation and liaising with physicians and other service providers as required
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Completed undergraduate education (BA, BSW, BSc) in Social Work, Child and Youth Care or related human services field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience may be considered.
Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of child development and a commitment to strength based practice
Knowledge of the principles of adult education
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and case management software
Knowledge of culturally competent practice
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
Demonstrated written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated interviewing and active listening skills
Experience
A minimum of three years’ experience working with parents, families, and/or young people in a supportive and/or therapeutic role.
Values
Demonstrated openness to receiving feedback and integrating that feedback in a timely way
Demonstrated commitment to participating in ongoing learning with a team of colleagues
Demonstrated willingness to commit long-term to the role e.g. 2-years post-PMTO Specialist certification
Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based programming and interventions
Evidence of commitment to meet families where they are at by working flexible hours that include evenings and/or weekends
Able to practice from a non-judgmental, flexible, and creative perspective when working with families experiencing challenging circumstances
Application Process
Please submit a PDF copy of your resume along with a cover letter clearly documenting how you satisfy the requirements outlined in this job posting to human.resources@cmha.bc.ca by January 12, 2018. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
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.
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.
An eligibility list may be established
This position is excluded from union membership
The Ministry of Health has overall responsibility for ensuring that quality, appropriate, cost-effective and timely health services are available to all British Columbians. Within the Ministry of Health, the Population and Public Health Division’s goals focus on improving people’s overall health and well-being by promoting health; preventing disease, disability, and injury; protecting them from harm; and assisting them to acquire the self-care and self-management skills they need. The intent of these actions is to promote a healthier population, and reduce current and future demands on the health care system.
The Population and Public Health Division provides stewardship for population and public health in the areas of women’s, children and youth health; Aboriginal health; health protection; healthy living; chronic disease and injury prevention; communicable disease, and mental health and substance use.
The Maternal & Women`s Health Unit is responsible for a diverse range of population and public health initiatives pertaining to women, providing vision, generating knowledge, setting strategic health promotion and public health policy and program direction, building partnerships, assessing and reporting on provincial progress and providing support for program implementation and evaluation to advance the health of women, their children, and families in BC.
The Unit provides expert advice and works closely with and supports other branches (e.g., Office of Aboriginal Health, Healthy Living Branch), divisions (e.g. Health Services Division), ministries (e.g. Education), health system governance bodies (e.g. Public Health Executive Committee, Standing Committee on Health Services Population Health), and external health system partners (BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, Perinatal Services BC, Child Health BC) on initiatives related to the health of women, and their children, and families.
The Director, Women and Maternal Health provides vision and leadership on issues affecting women’s and maternal health and related women’s issues, and provides expertise founded on evidence-based research, practice and consultation. The position leads the monitoring of strategies to ensure women’s and maternal health needs are accurately reflected and responded to in population and public health services delivered by health authorities, other Ministries, and related agencies. The Director manages and advises on the strategic alignment of women’s and maternal health issues with government goals and objectives, for example the Ministry of Health’s contributions to achieving a Violence Free BC.
The Director, Women and Maternal Health is responsible for strategic direction around the development and evaluation of population and public health based women, maternal and early childhood healthy living programs, policy and standards, legislation and regulations, and strategic planning.
The Director is responsible for managing the Province’s representation on the F/P/T Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women Forum and may lead, co-lead or participate on related working groups. Through this work the Director assumes a leadership role in developing cooperative relations with other ministries and provinces to achieve common F/P/T positions and priorities for women’s policies, programs or projects, and for subsequent negotiations with the federal government.
please note – if you previously applied to Requisition 43154, your previous scoring results will be carried forward to this competition
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Brian.Sagar@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. If you experience technical difficulties submitting your online profile, or for more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the “HOW TO APPLY” section below.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm Pacific Time on December 20th, 2017, the closing date of the competition.
Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate in your resume and cover letter how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:
Minimum Master’s degree in Public Health or equivalent, with at least five years directly relevant experience.
Five years demonstrated leadership experience in proposing, formulating, developing, and/or implementing provincial-level or national-level health policy
Three years demonstrated leadership experience in formulating, developing, proposing and implementing population and public health policy in the area of women’s, maternal-infant and/or early-child health, including a focus on the health of specific sub-populations
Five years demonstrated experience in developing, shaping and utilizing intelligence generation mechanisms including population-level public health surveillance activities, and the organization and analysis of administrative, clinical and/or population level data sets for monitoring, surveillance and/or accountability purposes
Five years demonstrated experience in forging and sustaining partnerships across sectors and stakeholders involved in women’s, maternal-infant and/or early-child health
Three years demonstrated experience in forging and sustaining partnerships with researchers
Five years demonstrated experience working with and providing leadership and empowerment to teams; experience with resolving conflict, promoting consensus and creating a mission-focused environment.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
For more information and to apply for the job please go to:
An exciting opportunity exists at School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) for a Temporary Senior Manager, Occupational Health and Safety. This position is temporary to approximately February, 2019. School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) is the third largest school district in BC with approximately 4,000 employees and 32,000 students in 70 schools. We serve the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the villages of Anmore and Belcarra.
This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive health and safety programs to ensure a healthy and safe work environment for our employees. This position reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources and manages a team, including a Health and Safety Coordinator and a Wellness and Disability Coordinator, to uphold safety standards for the District.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Advises and assists senior management and other persons involved in planning, controlling and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for work and study;
Assigns and supervises the work of the Safety department staff in connection with all aspects of the District’s Health and Safety Program;
Designs and implements prevention strategies based on identified and targeted areas of injuries;
Develops and maintains a comprehensive claims management process aimed at maintaining the lowest possible accident claims rate for the educational sector;
Analyzes work environments and designs programs to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury;
Assists in the preparation and monitors the annual occupational health and safety budget;
Participates in the Board’s emergency procedures and represents the department as required.
Qualifications:
Degree or diploma specializing in Occupational Health and Safety and have demonstrated successful application of this education;
A minimum of five years’ experience in the field of Health and Safety;
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is an asset.
Demonstrated experience working in a large public sector unionized environment;
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build relationships is essential;
Must be a well-organized, self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work as an efficient team leader in establishing priorities, and achieving goals and objectives when faced with varied and conflicting demands;
Previous supervisory experience.
The full job description can be found at www.sd43.bc.ca under District Office, Job Opportunities, Excluded Staff/Administration
A competitive salary is offered along with a generous benefits package. The successful applicant will be required to complete two criminal record checks.
.
To apply, please forward your resume to lkydd@sd43.bc.ca by 4:00 pm on December 11, 2017.
We thank you for your interest in this position; only those under consideration will be contacted.
Online survey: Understanding professional development needs related to sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs), sexual health and harm reduction in Canada
Are you a health or social service provider? If so, CPHA is interested in hearing from you about your learning and professional development needs related to sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs), sexual health and harm reduction. Our online survey should take between 10-15 minutes to complete and all responses will be kept confidential. This survey will help inform the work of CPHA and its many community partners and ensure that its sexual health, harm reduction and STBBI related professional development tools and resources are responsive to service providers’ needs.
Sondage en ligne: Comprendre les besoins de développement professionnel liés aux infections transmissibles sexuellement et par le sang (ITSS), à la santé sexuelle et à la réduction des méfaits au Canada
Vous dispensez des services sociaux ou de santé? Si oui, l’ACSP aimerait connaître vos besoins d’apprentissage et de développement professionnel en lien avec les infections transmissibles sexuellement et par le sang (ITSS), la santé sexuelle et la réduction des méfaits. Notre sondage en ligne prend de 10 à 15 minutes à remplir, et toutes les réponses resteront confidentielles. Les résultats du sondage viendront éclairer le travail de l’ACSP et de ses nombreux partenaires associatifs pour que leurs outils et ressources de développement professionnel sur la santé sexuelle, la réduction des méfaits et les ITSS répondent aux besoins des dispensateurs de services.
Bring your strong analytical and technical skills to this career building opportunity
Salary $60,531.87 – $69,104.56 annually
The Office of the Seniors Advocate serves as an independent voice for seniors, monitoring and advising on a range of seniors’ services in British Columbia. This includes advocating in the interests of seniors and analyzing issues important to the welfare of seniors generally. The advocate works with seniors and key stakeholders (governments, community agencies, private organizations and advocacy groups) to identify and understand systemic issues (i.e. those challenges that affect a large number of seniors) and make recommendations to government and those who deliver seniors’ services.
To support the Office of the Seniors Advocate through the development and delivery of research studies, and communication of findings through various forums including working groups, committees, and briefings for the Executive Director, Deputy Advocate and Advocate. The Research Officer plans, manages and conducts quantitative and qualitative research studies and analysis and produces interpreted reports on the provision of seniors’ services in the areas of health care, personal care, housing, transportation and income supports. The Research Officer is also responsible for ad hoc analysis assigned on a day to day basis involving emerging issues. The position is responsible for managing various projects related to the monitoring of seniors’ services including managing consultation processes, conducting surveys, and identifying and analyzing systemic challenges facing seniors.
Qualifications for this role include:
Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, epidemiology, economics, public administration or a health/science/social science field and a minimum of 3 years recent related direct work experience in each of the four areas listed below (if Master’s Degree is held then 1 year of recent related direct work experience in each of the four areas listed below is required);
• Experience in designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research
• Experience with data analysis including gathering, synthesizing, evaluating and interpreting information from diverse sources using appropriate statistical and analytic techniques
To learn more, including how to apply online by December 12, 2017, please go to:
