Facing a Changing World: Transformative Leadership & Practice
With only 3 weeks left until our annual summer school, ‘Facing a Changing World: Transformative Leadership & Practice,’ we are pleased to share with you introductions to each topic we will be covering. We hope that you are as excited for the summer school as we are and hope to see you all at one of the four locations on July 6th and 7th! It’s not too late to register!
Child & Youth Care
BC Children and Youth are experiencing issues related to anxiety and mental health, and while the causes are multifactorial, there are socially innovative approaches that are being undertaken to try to address this. Dr. Gordie Hogg, Ashley Frerichs (youth co-researcher), and Dr. Gord Miller will be presenting work they have been involved in related to meaningful collaboration and engagement of children and youth in the examination of relevant issues. Social innovation and policy creation approaches will be explored related to our most vulnerable young people.
Indigenous Health
Diverse health concerns are ever present in the Indigenous communities of Canada; communities which are affected by all social determinants of health, as well as by a complex history of colonialism, racism, and residential schools. Leslie Bonshor, of the Tzeachten First Nation, and Elder Roberta Price, of the Snuneymuxw and Cowichan First Nations, have worked tirelessly for decades to provide leadership and raise awareness about these health issues concerning Indigenous peoples. They are devoted to creating positive social change and will explore how we can work together to improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous communities.
Immigrant and Refugee Health
The increasing diversity of Canada’s immigrant and refugee populations raises important concerns regarding the health-related needs of these populations, particularly in the context of the challenges posed by the social, economic, geographical, cultural and environmental exigencies that accompany the process of migration. In this session, Dr. Karen Kobayashi and Sara Hosseina will be tackling issues regarding the health needs of immigrants and refugees in Canada.
Planetary Health – Healthy Built Environment
High-income countries are 80 – 90% urbanized and we spend 90% of our time indoors, so the built environment is by far the most common environment for humans in the 21st century; it needs to be health-enhancing. But we also spend 100% of our time living within the natural ecosystems that are the ultimate determinants of our health. Thus the built and natural environments are of vital concern, and yet we have not been doing a great job at creating healthy environments in recent decades. It is clear that we need to transform the way we live within and manage these environments in the 21st century. In this session, Victoria Barr, Shannon Clarke and Trevor Hancock will explore three innovative BC-based approaches to managing the built environment in holistic ways that will create better health and greater ecological sustainability.
We hope you will join us for two unforgettable days of presentations and discussions with industry leaders and innovators.
An exciting new role focused on the area of provincial nutrition policy
Salary $66,200.03 – $75,658.71 annually
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 Provincial Nutrition Policy Service Dietitian delivers nutrition expertise and advanced practice consultation to health providers and the public to develop awareness and adoption of nutrition regulations, policies and best practices related to healthy eating promotion and primary care nutrition across British Columbia. Service delivery channels include a combination of telephone, print, web, email, in person and approved social media channels.
Qualifications for this role include:
Registered Dietitian, registered in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
Minimum of five (5) years recent experience relevant to the Provincial Food & Nutrition Policy Service Area including a minimum of two (2) years recent relevant experience as a Registered Dietitian, including by telephone.
Work experience in the area of clinical nutrition practice in acute care, ambulatory care, and primary care is required for the Primary Care Nutrition Policy Service.
Significant experience in applied research and in critical appraisal of scientific literature and in writing practice guidelines, reports and public and professional resources
For more information and to apply before June 28, 2017, please go to
Okanagan Skaha School District is seeking an outstanding, innovative individual for the Position of Employee Health, Safety and Wellness Officer effective August 1, 2017 or a mutually agreeable date.
This position will report to the Director of Facilities
Reporting to the Director of Facilities, this positon will implement and manage comprehensive health safety and wellness programs across the District, ensuring a healthy and safe work environment for our employees. The position will act as a resource person for a variety of health, safety and wellness matters throughout the District.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To advise and assist senior management and other persons involved in planning, controlling and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the District’s objectives and overall strategies in order to effectively plan, prioritize and integrate health, safety and wellness resources across the District.
Conduct risk assessments and analyses work environments, designing programs to control, eliminate and prevent injury or disease.
Review and update occupational health and safety procedures and school safety response plans to support compliance with regulatory requirements.
Works with Worksite Health and Safety Committees as the employer’s representative to develop and implement an integrated program to promote an awareness of safety in the workplace.
Arrange for occupational health and safety testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary.
Acts in the capacity of the employer’s representative in connection with worksite inspections and responses to WorkSafeBC inspection reports and orders.
Helps to plan and coordinate the District’s emergency procedures.
Liaise with a variety of district staff, legislative organizations, Health Boards and other outside agencies as necessary.
Assist with the orientation of new/returning employees.
District representative on the District Wellness Committee.
Act as a resource to all District staff to ensure the District Health and Safety policies, procedures, Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations are followed.
Establish and maintain a claims management system that ensures immediate and appropriate accident and incident reporting and investigations, ongoing health and safety inspections and risk assessments.
Develop marketing campaigns to promote a healthy lifestyleand/ or participation in fitness and wellness programs.
Ability to develop and deliver educational workshops and seminars related to health, safety and wellness to a variety of District staff.
Organize and oversee health clinics, such as influenza immunizations for staff.
Provide EFAP information to staff and ensure information on staff intranet is maintained.
This position will perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Degree or diploma specializing in Health and Safety.
3 to 5 years directly related experience in the field of health and safety, preferably in a public sector unionized environment.
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation preferred. (or equivalent)
Considerable knowledge of the legislation and regulations pertaining to health and safety in the workplace.
Considerable knowledge of work site inspection and accident prevention techniques, and of health and safety hazards for a wide variety of trade, labour, technical, teaching and office operations, combined with the ability to carry out inspections of work sites and to decide appropriate action in unsafe or emergency situations.
Ability to investigate accidents or unsafe conditions and to accurately identify causes, sources and appropriate remedies.
Excellent computer skills.(Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point)
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of staff, outside agencies and community contacts.
Ability to plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive safety and health program to ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC and other regulations
Proven decision making and problem solving skills.
Strong ability to multi-task, influence, negotiate and resolve conflict.
Ability to perform functions of the position with minimal supervision.
Valid BC Driver’s License.
The School District SD No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha), representing the communities of Penticton, Summerland, Kaleden, and Naramata, serves the educational needs of approximately 5700 students through elementary (K-5), middle (Gr. 6-8) and secondary (Gr. 9-12) schools. Our school district has a proud history of excellent student achievement across a wide range of accomplishment areas: Academics, fine arts, athletics, career programs, French Immersion and applied skills with a focus on meeting the individual needs of all learners.
The Communities
The communities are nestled on the sides of Skaha and Okanagan Lakes in the heart of wine and fresh fruit country. Apex Mountain Ski Resort, named nationally and North America-wide as one of the finest small destination ski areas, is an easy 45-minute drive from Penticton. The combination of good working conditions, strong community support for schooling, and excellent recreational amenities makes the area a highly desirable home.
For further community information on Penticton see:
Application closing date: 12:00 noon, June 23, 2017
Interview Process: TBD
Starting date: August 1, 2017 (or a mutually agreeable date)
Resumes including references familiar with your professional performance, supporting documents, and transcripts.
Mr. Jason Corday
Director of Instruction/HR
SD No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
425 Jermyn Avenue
Penticton, BC V2A 1Z4
Fax: (250) 770-7732
E-mail: jcorday@summer.com
We appreciate all interest in these positions. Only those selected for further interviews will be contacted by the District.
School District No. 62 (Sooke) is presently seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Manager. For full job descriptions/required qualifications, you may visit
School District No. 62 (Sooke) is a public school district that services southwest Vancouver Island. The District has 24 schools and 4 facilities buildings.
The school district offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
For further information, please visit the district’s website at www.sd62.bc.ca or www.makeafuture.ca/sooke.
A complete resume and at least two references will be accepted until June 23, 2017 at (4:00 p.m.) to:
The Public Health Association of BC’s 8th annual summer school is fast approaching. This year’s school will take place on July 6 & 7, 2017 at the University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, University of British Columbia Okanagan, and University of Northern British Columbia. Our overarching theme for this year is Transformative Leadership and Practice and over the two day program we will dissect what Transformative Leadership and Practice means and how it can be operationalized to create innovation in Public Health. Registrations are open now and we encourage everyone to sign up early as space is limited! Click here to register!
What is Transformative Leadership and Practice?
Transformative Leadership is an alternative model of leadership which focuses on instilling inspiration, motivation and intellectual stimulation. Transformative Practice is the applied model derived from the theory of Transformative Leadership and works to align an individual’s values to the team’s through creating a bottom-up system where communication is not only required – it is encouraged. The Transformative Leadership approach gives governing bodies the tools to inspire populations to become conscious of their own needs and values while also learning to look beyond self interest. It is holistic in the sense that it encourages individual group members to identify with whole group values.
Why Does it Matter?
Several studies have indicated that Transformative Leadership promises to be a highly effective leadership style as it focuses on an individual, team and organization’s performance through bottom-up processes rather than top-down. Literature suggests that Transformative Leadership behaviours can increase an individuals job satisfaction and commitment to an organization by instilling power to create innovation throughout the organizational hierarchy, instead of focusing it at the top.
What Will You Learn?
In our Summer School, we will explore evidence based methods and several case studies on the effectiveness and the diverse applications of Transformative Leadership and how it can be applied in practice across these Public Health topics; Child and Youth Health, Indigenous Health, Planetary Healthy and Healthy Built Environments, and Immigrant and Refugee Health. Through discussions surrounding the applications of Transformative Leadership in Public Health, we aim to show how a more comprehensive model for guiding change could be established by complementing the facets of Transformative Leadership with the components outlined in a collective impact framework. There will be key-note presenters and a chance to evaluate the case studies presented through a strong focus on discussion, collaboration and creating innovative solutions. We hope to see you there!
The Summer School will run from 8:00am-4:00pm on July 6, and 8:30am-4:30pm on July 7th at four locations around BC.
Registration is currently open and can be found here.
Developmental Opportunity: Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications for an Occupational Health Nurse 7 may be considered for the Occupational Health Nurse 4 classification. Flexible work options may be considered.
This is a schedule A position (this position is excluded from union membership).
We are looking for passionate and creative team players to help us build on our success in providing expert consultation in medical case management, workplace health programs, and safety-related services that protect the safety and health of employees and enhance the public service.
As an Occupational Health Nurse with the BC Public Service Agency, you’ll be a member of our multidisciplinary Occupational Health & Rehabilitation team, comprised of OHNs, OHR physicians, medical case analysts, and the Early Intervention and Return to Work Specialists team. Together the OHR team supports the diverse health and wellness needs of public service employees.
In keeping with the BC Public Service Agency (BCPSA) goals and Workplace Health & Safety principles, you will provide case management services and occupational health expertise to identify opportunities for ill or injured employees to achieve early, safe and sustainable returns to work. You will identify treatment and rehabilitative options, working collaboratively with a variety of resources, to support public service managers and employees to manage their health and wellness and thereby improve workplace engagement and productivity.
Qualifications for this role include:
Registered Nurse, Nursing degree from an approved School of Nursing, completion or commencement of Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing, or equivalent combination.
Minimum of one year Occupational Health Nursing experience.
Current, practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses’ of British Columbia (CRNBC).
Certificate in Occupational Health Nurse OHN(C) is preferred.
Experience in disability case management dependent upon education level, as above.
Proficiency in electronic case management systems.
Active membership in an Occupational Health Nurses Professional Practice Group and participation in continuing education related to disability case management is an asset.
