The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a part-time (0.6) Licensed Practical Nurse to provide a full continuum of Home Care Nursing services to individuals in a variety of community-based settings in NTC’s Central 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 Tofino.
Responsibilities 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 LPN license with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (CLPNBC)
Experience working with First Nations will be considered an asset
Familiarity with Panorama, Mustimuhw cEMR, or other related electronic medical record charting system 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, self-directed professional development, regular in-services, and subsidized travel.
Further questions can be directed to Jeannette Tremblay, Home Care Nurse Clinical Leader
Telephone: (250) 724-5757.
Apply by August 11, 2017 by sending your cover letter, resume and three references 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)
Senior Manager, Health and Safety Management System
Ministry of Technology Innovation and Citizens’ Services
Victoria
Salary $$72,455.73- $ $82,891.45annually
The Real Property Division (RPD) provides a range of workplace and real estate services to government ministries and the broader public sector. The real estate portfolio of leased and government-owned properties under RPD management is diverse and extends throughout the province. The Corporate Sustainability Team within RPD provides strategic advice and oversight of a management framework that addresses key responsibilities pertaining to the environmental stewardship and health & safety aspects of real property services.
The Senior Manager, Health and Safety Management System facilitates and manages the establishment and ongoing administration of an effective management system to uphold RPD workplace health and safety accountabilities through compliance with recognized good industry practices (e.g. ISO 18001/45001).
The position provides subject matter expertise and supports RPD in upholding health and safety management practices and responsibilities so as to ensure the organization meets all applicable legal and regulatory obligations. The role does not provide day to day or tactical health and safety oversight, but rather coordinates and oversees management of health and safety considerations that are executed by RPD and its co-management partners, which include contracted service providers, public/private partnerships, the Public Service Agency, ministry and broader public sector clients, building occupants, landlords and their contracted services.
Qualifications for this role include:
Graduate of a recognized workplace health and safety certificate or degree program that is recognized under ISO 17024 or equivalent standards.
CRSP, ROH or equivalent accreditation.
Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of health and safety management systems best practices as recognized under ISO 18001/45001 or equivalent standards.
Minimum 3 years of experience developing and promoting components of a management system.
Minimum 3 years of experience working within a large, complex organization.
For more information on this career opportunity including how to apply online by July 30th 2017, please visit:
Vancouver Foundation values community-informed decision-making. One of Vancouver Foundation’s most visible activities is making grants that support charitable programs. The role of the Volunteer Advisor is to bring community perspective into grantmaking, to help identify pressing issues and trends, to assess proposals and ensure that the most socially innovative projects receive funding, and to add value to the process by providing feedback.
Volunteer Advisors bring relevant expertise from across British Columbia and generously volunteer their time and energy to help shape the work of the Foundation and to ensure that it remains in touch with the communities it serves. For Vancouver’s Mission, Values and Core Beliefs: https://www.vancouverfoundation.ca/about-us/vision-values
Key Tasks
As a Volunteer Advisor, you will be called upon to:
Review applications for funding and make funding recommendations to staff, committee members and Board
Provide professional perspectives regarding trends and issues influencing the Foundation’s work, and provide input into priorities of grantmaking
Demonstrate active participation which includes preparation, attendance, punctuality, ensuring confidentiality, respectful conduct, and responsive, timely communication with staff, committee members and Board
Time Commitment
Advisors serve for a two-year term, which can be renewed once for a total of four years, and must participate in application review a minimum of twice per annual funding cycle. Meetings are held by teleconference for first stage application review and in person for second stage review. The in-person meeting is typically held in Vancouver, British Columbia. In addition to application review, an annual halfday planning meeting and day-long volunteer gathering may also be part of the commitment.
Skill Requirements
Qualifications:
Considerable experience/knowledge in one or more Fields of Interest
An interest and commitment to innovative solutions for complex systemic challenges
Ability to analyze, critique and understand emerging issues relevant to the sector
Previous committee, board or leadership experience
Strong communication skills, tact, and diplomacy
Ability to seek to understand a diversity of viewpoints
Accountability and adaptability
Ability to use web-based software applications
Understanding of basic meeting procedures/protocol
Other desired knowledge/experience of:
Social innovation; that is, initiatives that change or influence a social system by addressing the root cause(s) that created the complex issue in the first place, or that is holding it in place
Vancouver Foundation and/or other community foundations
Business – development, financial management, communications
Other communities (e.g. ethnic, socio-economic, under-represented)
Benefits
In this position, you will have an opportunity to:
Use your strengths and skills to make recommendations to support charitable programs and qualified donees that are working towards social change
Learn about the charitable sector and social innovation expressed through applications that you will review and are provided to you by staff
Meet new people, network and collaborate with other Volunteer Advisors, staff, and Board
Be publicly acknowledged for your contributions
Please be advised that the Foundation’s Act states in 20.2 that, “No salary or reward or profit of any kind may be paid or given to any member of an advisory committee”.
What to expect from Vancouver Foundation
Staff are available as needed for support and guidance to:
Orient you to Vancouver Foundation and the granting process to enable you to be knowledgeable, engaged and participatory
Correspond with you regarding meeting materials and process
Inform you about Vancouver Foundation’s goals, strategy, and direction
Provide you with the key information such as: Field of Interest guidelines, Terms of Reference, Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest, and policies related to expenses and travel
Arrange for communication and travel needs, including conference call support, online grant management system access, bookings and reimbursements as required
Accountability/Decision-Making
Volunteer Advisors provide support to Vancouver Foundation’s grant making teams and are accountable to the Board of Directors through its Grants and Community Initiatives Committee. All funding recommendations are informed by the input of Volunteer Advisors on a project’s merit, its alignment to current funding priorities, and its likelihood of success. Final decisions for funding requests are made by the CEO and/or the Board of Directors. Funding recommendations cannot exceed the amount of budgeted income available at the time of consideration.
The primary staff liaison to Volunteer Advisors is the Manager for the program area most relevant to the volunteer’s experience. Feedback mechanisms are through the Director, Field of Interest, Grants & Community Initiatives.
Two positions available – both positions will be temporary “As and When” (called when needed) with end date of March 31, 2018
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.
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 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 this 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.
Significant experience in applied research and critical appraisal of the literature and in writing practice guidelines and public and professional resources.
Computer experience with relevant software. I.e. electronic health records, exercise program software, MS Office, etc.
Experience talking on the phone and typing simultaneously.
To learn more about this opportunity and to apply online by August 1, 2017, please visit:
Two positions available: one position will be permanent part time (56 hours bi-weekly) and one position will be temporary “As and When” (called when needed) with end date of March 31, 2018
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.
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 Tele-Dietitian delivers telehealth nutrition services to the public, health professionals and the media in British Columbia. The service provides medical nutrition education and counselling and preventative health nutrition information through a variety of channels including telephone, public and professional print resources, web, email and approved social media channels. The position reports to the Operation Manager, Dietitian & Physical Activity Services.
Qualifications for this role include:
Registered Dietitian, registered in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
Minimum of two (2) years recent relevant experience as a registered dietitian in acute care, community health, public health or continuing care.
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 media interviews and public speaking an asset.
Computer experience with relevant software. i.e. electronic health records, MS Office, etc.
To learn more about this opportunity and to apply online by August 1, 2017, please visit:
Location: Prince George, to cover the Northern region
Hours: 7 hours/week (with potential for increase, funding dependent)
Salary: Gross salary at 0.2-time for 12 months will be $7,964 (7 hours per week at living wage of $20.64/hr. plus 6% vacation pay)
Responsible to: Community Organizer, BC Poverty Reduction Coalition
Responsible for: Leading on regional activity
Closing date: Aug. 11, 2017, 5:00 PM
Interview dates: early Sept., 2017, (phone interviews to create short-list in week of Aug. 21, 2017)
Starting date: October 2017
The BC Poverty Reduction Coalition (BCPRC) raises public awareness about poverty in BC and advocates to the government of British Columbia for a strong, comprehensive provincial poverty reduction plan. The BCPRC aims to use regional organizing to strengthen relationships among anti-poverty groups within the region and to support connection to our provincial network in order to achieve a louder, better coordinated voice for people in poverty and their allies in the Northern British Columbia. It has a dual focus:
To inform and change attitudes about people living in poverty.
To campaign for positive change in tackling the root causes of poverty.
The BCPRC supports existing campaigns. In particular, it increases the involvement of those with direct experience of poverty and builds movements in support of change.
The position is part-time (1 day/week) from October 2017 to December 2018. Possibility of contract extension and/or additional hours, fundraising permitting. Vancity Community Foundation operates as Secretariat for the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition so the contract position is coordinated through their office in Vancouver but physically located within Prince George.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with existing organizations to develop and implement strategies for promoting change in the region. They will have skills in building networks and partnerships, campaigning expertise and be committed to the project being directed by the priorities of people in poverty and local organizations working with people in poverty. The post-holder will be required to travel throughout the region and occasionally to Vancouver to meet with colleagues (all travel expenses covered).
Main Responsibilities:
Promote regional campaigning hub
Act as a resource for local campaigns and groups which work to further the interests of people in poverty in keeping with the aims and values of this project
Strengthen existing networks and build practical partnerships
Direct resources and opportunities to those with direct experience of poverty to facilitate their involvement
Campaigning
Collate regional evidence and case studies in support of identified provincial campaigns
Support local organizations/networks to campaign on regional/local issues
Connect with regional academic/community researchers to partner on community-led research in support of identified campaigns
Leadership Development
Facilitate leadership development initiative with people in poverty to ensure their voices are leading campaigns (using model already developed by BCPRC)
Assist with the development and implementation of the community engagement strategy; provide mentorship to community members involved
Assist with the coordination and facilitation of events, meetings and workshops (includes public speaking); maintain long-term engagement of participants
Create spaces for interaction between people in poverty and the wider community
Build relationships with local journalists and connect spokespeople in poverty to local media
Attitude Shifting / Movement Building In consultation and partnership with existing organizations, to:
Develop, refine and implement strategies for promoting change in the region
Influence key MLAs and opinion formers
Engage with allied groups where there is potential for untapped support
Nurture/publicize outbreaks of community solidarity
Engage and mobilize a wider community support base to take action/support identified campaigns
Work with people in poverty, community partners and contractors to develop outreach materials including printed, online and video
Organizational
Provide oversight of the projects’ activities in the region, ensuring that it remains true to its aims and values
Induct and supervise any volunteers
Meet with other staff members as required
Work with other members of the staff team to define initial and ongoing campaign priorities and benchmarks for success
Oversee the project expenditure within the region, maintaining appropriate records and liaising with the Community Organizer regarding expenditure
Collate campaign metrics and support any independent evaluation
Report to the Community Organizer on the work of the project
Bring difficult or contentious issues to the Community Organizer where appropriate
Undertake other tasks as relevant and commensurate with the post.
The successful candidate will possess all or most of the following skills & qualifications:
Ability to articulate and work with the ideas grounding the BCPRC; commitment to the BCPRC’s purpose and success
Knowledge and passion about social justice
Experience in community organizing and group facilitation
A relationship builder who can work with diverse participants, listen to the needs and perspectives of others, and strive for consensus when possible
Knowledge of the political context in BC, primarily at the provincial level but with some understanding of the municipal and federal level
Knowledge of the experiences of people in poverty and a good understanding of the issues they are facing
Experience of providing a platform for those directly affected by injustice
Willingness to take on administrative duties
Ability to manage projects effectively
Excellent interpersonal skills
The BCPRC will prioritize applications from candidates with lived experience of poverty and welcome applications from diverse candidates, including indigenous people, immigrants, people with disabilities, single mothers, and queer and/or transgender people.
Contract details
This is a part-time (1 day/week) 15-month contract beginning in October (or as soon as possible in September). Pending fundraising efforts, hours may increase and/or the contract may be extended. Gross salary at 0.2-time for 12 months will be $7,964 (7 hours per week at living wage of $20.64/hr. plus 6% vacation pay).
To apply
Submit a cover letter and CV including at least two names of references on or before Friday August 11, 2017 to info@bcpovertyreduction.ca
Inquiries specifically about the job may be directed to Omar Chu at 604-877-4554. Please do not phone to confirm receipt of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition:
The BC Poverty Reduction Coalition is a broad-based network of over 400 organizations around the province that have come together around a campaign aimed at seeing the introduction of a bold and comprehensive poverty reduction plan from the government of British Columbia that would include legislated targets and timelines to significantly reduce poverty and homelessness. For more information, visit our website, bcpovertyreduction.ca.
