The Health Promotion Strategist is responsible for leading the strategic development and evaluation of a broad framework of student wellbeing programs, projects and initiatives that foster student learning, success and strong student communities through the activation of the Okanagan Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges. The incumbent will provide leadership to university-wide wellness programs, one or more wellness peer leadership programs, Faculty partnerships, collaborative research initiatives, and campus-wide health education and health promotion initiatives. The Strategist is responsible for the full cycle of program development including the theoretical and strategic planning, program design, implementation, and assessment to support student success and wellbeing.
ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS
Reporting to the Director of Student Wellbeing Promotion, the Health Promotion Strategist leads a team of professional staff, graduate and undergraduate staff, interns and volunteers. The Health Promotion Strategist will work collaboratively with others across the VP Students portfolio, with key partners in the VP HR portfolio, and with a broad range of academic and administrative leaders, faculty and staff members, and student leaders.
WORK PERFORMED
Works in close partnership with the Director to develop a comprehensive strategy for successful University wellness education and health promotion programs to enrich student learning and campus life. Considers the full range of student experiences, including domestic and international, graduate and undergraduate, Aboriginal, resident and commuter, and discipline-specific needs.
Works with the Director in the development and assessment of the strategic goals of the unit.
Provides leadership to achieve the goals and vision of wellness spaces and services which requires working on cross-functional teams, with staff in other health promotion and health services units, to provide low-barrier access to student mental health services within the context of the collaborative stepped care model and to provide dynamic spaces for collaboration that enhance campus wellbeing for all.
Consults with Administrative Heads of Units and other administrators in assessing student health promotion and health education needs of their particular units, using the Okanagan Charter as a roadmap. With the Director and other senior staff in Student Development and Services, designs appropriate interventions tailored to the assessment.
Develops, coordinates, facilitates and evaluates educational programs, presentations, lectures and workshops to students, student leaders, Teaching Assistants, professionals staff and faculty members on all matters pertaining to student wellbeing using evidence-based information and which enhance the experiences of diverse populations in the University community.
Responsible for research, development, implementation, program evaluation and management of innovative campus-wide health promotion and/or health education strategies, programs and initiatives to promote student wellbeing and success.
Liaises with, advises, enhances the capacity of, and builds partnerships with student leaders, groups and clubs focused on health education and health promotion. This includes the systematic and sustainable creation of opportunities, building coalitions and connections and removing systemic barriers for students to actualize ideas and leverage required support and resources (materials, funding and/or assets) from the UBC community.
Provides strategic leadership for undergraduate and/or graduate wellness peer programs that enhance the campus capacity for health education and health promotion.
Coordinates and prepares grant applications and funding proposals in support of the strategic initiatives of Student Wellbeing Promotion. Ensures successful proposals and grants are implemented and evaluated as per proposal/grant agreements.
Works collaboratively with colleagues to support research, planning and implementation of student health education and health promotion initiatives, including, but not limited to psychoeducational supports as part of the collaborative stepped care model for student mental health (e.g., self-help technologies,
peer wellness coaching, group programs, etc).
Cultivates, builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders including University departments on the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses; Faculties; community professionals and community groups (local, provincial, national and international health promotion community); student groups and clubs; and
other student services. The focus is to work collaboratively with the stakeholders to support student wellbeing, success, retention, and student learning.
Contributes to the unit leadership team:
Manages budgets and allocates resources in accordance with strategic priorities to meet the unit’s objectives.
Manages, sets goals, and evaluates all programs and services in consideration of the VPS service standards: respectful, accurate, and responsive.
Makes recommendations to improve professional practice, increase student engagement, and foster a culture of support for student-led initiatives.
Acts as a designate for the Director, Student Wellbeing Promotion, as required.
Directs, guides, and coaches staff to achieve departmental goals and outcomes.
Develops, facilitates, and evaluates training programs for staff, volunteers, and students.
Considers and supports wellness needs of professional staff and volunteer team.
Recruits, hires, evaluates performance and terminates, if required.
Participates on and/or provides leadership for University and departmental committees focused on student wellbeing.
Provides wellness expertise and collaborates on communications campaigns, messages and content.
Prepares reports, publications and other written work as required.
Carries out any other related duties as necessary in keeping with the requirements and qualifications of the job.
CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR
The Health Promotion Strategist within Student Wellbeing Promotion represents the University and Student Development and Services. Incorrect decisions/judgments could negatively impact student wellbeing and will directly affect the University’s reputation with the professional community, students and faculties. Incorrect decisions would have an impact on the University’s current and future ability to recruit and retain students; the operation of the programs and services; and the reputation of the department, Faculties and the University.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The incumbent works with the Director, Student Wellbeing Promotion, toward the achievement of established strategic goals and objectives. Recommendations are normally accepted as accurate and feasible. Work is reviewed for achievement of University goals, and soundness of advice and judgment.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
Provides outstanding leadership to, and management of, a staff group that includes professional staff, graduate and undergraduate student staff, interns, and volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Master’s degree in Education or in Public Health (Health Promotion speciality) or an equivalent and relevant course of study preferred. Minimum of six years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience designing and delivering complex programs including evaluating and measuring program effectiveness required, preferably within the postsecondary context.
Proven strategic, big picture thinker with understanding of complexities within the postsecondary context.
Experience developing sustainable partnerships.
Demonstrated experience in supervising and managing staff, preferably in a higher education environment is an asset. Ability to delegate, lead, motivate, coach and train staff.
Excellent interpersonal skills and supervisory skills.
Demonstrated ability to apply and evaluate literature, research, institutional data, and theoretical frameworks to establish, manage, and transform evidence-based health promotion and educational programs and services.
Expertise in health promotion, including an understanding of, and experience with developing, settings based approaches.
A demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities of students and promote inclusion.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work effectively in teams and to develop effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, volunteers and community members.
Ability to manage the complexity inherent within a multi-faceted work environment focused on broad outcomes for students.
Knowledge of University systems, structures, processes, and decision-making structures is an asset
Application Deadline: September 29th, 2017
POSITION NUMBER: 00044576
BUSINESS TITLE: Health Promotion Strategist
EMPLOYMENT GROUP: Management&Professional (AAPS)
JOB FAMILY: Student Management
JOB CODE: 186107 – Student Management, Level F
VP/FACULTY: VP Students
DEPARTMENT: Student Wellbeing Promotion
PAY GRADE: 11
SALARY LEVEL: F
PHABC’s office coordinator, Christina (left), and student intern, Ida (right)
The Public Health Association of BC is pleased to introduce, Ida Holland-Letz, who will be interning for PHABC until the end of January 2018. Ida is a 3rd year student of public health hailing from Germany; born in Cologne and currently living in Bremen, just outside of Hamburg. Her bachelor’s degree will be supplemented by her internship with PHABC and provide her with the opportunity to gain practical knowledge, a greater understanding of public health, and network with public health and health professionals across the province.
Ida Holland-Letz is incredibly interested in public health, especially in the topics of health prevention and promotion. This interest grew after she completed her high school education and traveled to India as a volunteer English teacher for 11 months. Through this volunteer service and her subsequent work in a refugee centre back home in Germany, she gained extensive experience working with disadvantaged people and navigating intercultural and social interactions with care and compassion. Ida Holland-Letz looking forward to using her growing skill set to help fulfill PHABC’s vision of a healthy and accessible British Columbia for all.
Throughout her internship Ida will be given the opportunity to provide support to PHABC in a myriad of ways and will work closely with the executive director, office coordinator, various project managers, contractors and partner organizations across the province. We hope to impart with Ida a keen understanding of all aspects of public health over the next six months.
If you see her at this year’s conference (November 16th & 17th, 2017 at the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Vancouver) be sure to introduce yourself and welcome her to Canada!
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a part-time (0.6) Registered Nurse to provide a full continuum of Community Health Nursing services to individuals in a variety of community-based settings in NTC’s Southern Region territory. Our Nursing services follow the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework that ensures culturally safe, relational, reflective and trauma informed Nursing Practice. This position is based out of Port Alberni.
Responsibilities will also include:
Provide comprehensive health care with an emphasis on healthy living, illness prevention, health education, chronic disease management, and clinical intervention
Establish and maintain community partnerships to help address health issues, reduce the incidence of disease, and to enhance the health of individuals, families groups and general populations
Preferred Qualifications:
Current RN license with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC)
CRNBC Certification in Sexually Transmitted Infection Management is an asset
Familiarity with Panorama, Mustimuhw cEMR, or other related electronic medical record charting system will be considered an asset
Experience working with First Nations will be considered an asset
Must have a valid BC Driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and be prepared to travel within the region
Provide acceptable references and criminal record check
The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary, benefits package (including 2 weeks paid winter break, supplemental vacation after 5 years and reimbursement of nursing licensing fees), self-directed professional development, regular in-services, and subsidized travel.
Further questions can be directed to Robyn Clarke, Community Health Nurse Clinical Leader
Telephone: (250) 724-5757.
Open until filled. Apply by sending your cover letter, resume and 3 references (available to contact) to:
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
P.O. Box 1383
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2
Attn.: Human Resource Manager
Fax: (250) 723-0463
Email: apply@nuuchahnulth.org
(We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview)
The Public Health Association of British Columbia is a proud partner to POVC (Prevention of Violence Canada) and would like to share their latest blog post, written by Dr. Trevor Hancock. His article highlights world renowned criminologist and violence prevention advocate Irvin Waller’s compassionate community safety approach to violence prevention.
Safe Communities Prevent Violence with Compassion
Dr. Trevor Hancock
21 August 2017
Safety means different things to different people. In Europe, the Safe Communities movement has mainly focused on preventing unintentional injury (so-called ‘accidents’). But in the USA, and to a large degree in Canada, it has focused more on prevention of intentional injury, even though this is much less common than unintentional injury.
There are two main forms of intentional injury; deliberate injury to oneself (suicide and attempted suicide) and deliberate injury of others (homicide and assault); the latter are often what people have in mind when they think about a Safe Community, although homicide and assault are much less common than suicide and attempted suicide.
A 2015 report from the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU) found that between 2010 and 2014 suicide accounted for almost one quarter of all injury deaths in BC, while homicide represented only 2 percent. Similarly, while attempted suicide and self-abuse accounted for 5.5 percent of hospitalisation for injury assault was just 2.7 percent.
The BCIRPU also reported that unintentional injury resulted in more than 1,400 deaths, 30,000 hospitalisations and 435,000 ER visits in 2010, while intentional injury accounted for over 560 deaths (over 500 were from suicide) but only 4,000 hospitalisations and 17,000 ER visits. Nonetheless, the total costs of violence in BC that year was $157 million, including $84 million in health care costs.
But the health impact of violence does not come from just physical assault and injury, it includes mental and emotional harm, and the costs are not just in health care but in emotional trauma and disrupted lives and communities, effects that can last decades, lifetimes, even generations. Violence can take many forms, including bullying, harassment, abuse and neglect, and can occur in many settings and affect many groups, but several categories stand out.
First comes domestic violence, which includes child and elder abuse and neglect as well as spousal/intimate partner violence. Harassment, bullying and sometimes violence is found among young people in schools and among adults in workplaces, while elder abuse and neglect can be seen in care facilities. Finally, there is violence in the community, everything from on-line abuse and harassment to road rage, sexual assault and random or targeted assaults, including racist and Islamophobic violence and abuse.
In all these settings, certain groups are more vulnerable and/or more targeted, including women, children, the elderly, Indigenous people, LGBTQ people and various ethno-racial or religious groups – and clearly, people can be members of several of these groups. But what this tells us is that much violence is deeply rooted in cultural and social values that have to do with power, on the one hand, and fear and hatred on the other. So violence prevention will take significant social and cultural change.
I have always been impressed by the work of Irvin Waller, a criminologist at the University of Ottawa and a world expert on prevention of violence. He is clear that this is much more than simply a matter of law and order, policing and punishment. Just as public health advocates for upstream interventions to keep people healthy rather than downstream interventions to fix them when they are sick, Waller provides the evidence that “reductions in violence against women, street violence and homicides by 50% are all achievable within a five to ten year period by investments in early prevention” – and observes that this is a cheaper approach to reducing crime.
He points to “investments in people such as youth outreach, positive parenting programming, and social interventions in emergency rooms”. And he adds there is evidence that “modifications in school curricula to make achievement in life skills and healthy relationship skills stop violence”. So, he asks, “why not make them as important and measured as writing, reading and arithmetic?”.
This approach – what Waller calls ‘compassionate community safety’ – was epitomised recently by Ted Upshaw, the Public Safety Advisor for Halifax and a former RCMP inspector. In a session on healthy communities at the Canadian Public Health Association conference earlier this year, he discussed the importance of social justice, respect, good quality housing and neighbourhoods, access to parks and other social and community benefits if we are to create safe and healthy communities. It makes sense to me.
The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities. To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $184 million and employs approximately 3,000 staff; which includes, teachers, principals and vice-principals, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.
Under the direction of the Manager of Occupational Health and Safety, the Occupational Health and & Safety Advisor will:
Assist with the implementation and on-going administration of the District’s occupational health and safety program;
Promote health and safety awareness among all employees with a focus on injury prevention
Support workplace Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees as required
Aid in investigating and reporting workplace injuries and incidents, including recommendation to prevent reoccurrence
develop safe work procedures, safety reports, and maintain appropriate records
compile and analyse safety statistics for hazard identification and monitoring
Interpret the Workers’ Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and make recommendations to achieve and maintain compliance
Assist with WorkSafeBC claims management and GRTW planning.
This exempt position offers:
Starting salary of $67,000 per year with an extensive benefits package
Six weeks’ vacation
Municipal pension plan
Mostly local travel with the occasional overnight stay.
The ideal candidate will have:
High school graduation or equivalent
Successful completion of a one year Occupational Health and Safety Certificate from an accredited institute
Extensive knowledge of the Workers’ Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and any other applicable legislation
A minimum of five years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience planning and delivering safety training programs
Knowledge of office procedures and composing business correspondence at a publishing level
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications and references to:
Human Resource Services
Greater Victoria School District No. 61
556 Boleskine Road
Victoria, BC
V8Z 1E8
or by fax:
250-475-4113
or email:
hrs@sd61.bc.ca
Deadline for submission: 4:00 PM, Wednesday, September 12, 2017.
School District 61 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
A unique opportunity for a Certified Exercise Physiologist
2 positions available – both positions will be temporary “As and When” (called when needed)
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.
The Qualified Exercise Professional delivers telehealth physical activity services to the public, health professionals and the media in British Columbia. The services provides physical activity information, education and advice to clients on becoming active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through a variety of channels including telephone, public and professional print resources, web, email and approved social media channels.
Qualifications for the role include:
Undergraduate degree in Exercise Science (e.g. Bachelor of Kinesiology).
Certified Exercise Physiologist, certified in good standing with the Health and Fitness Federation of Canada and with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Advanced certification or completion of additional training or internship in exercise science is an asset.
Minimum of two (2) years of recent relevant experience as a certified exercise physiologist in providing physical activity information, guidance (e.g., exercise prescription, precautions, resources, tools) and health screening for a wide range of callers, including children, athletes, families, older adults, and individuals living with chronic medical conditions, in a tele-health environment.
Work experience in physical activity related education and behavioural counselling acquired in a variety of settings. Experience in lifestyle counselling by telephone is preferred.
For more information and to apply by August 23, 2017, please go to:
