Posted on March 30, 2017
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) is a leading Provincial organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of Indigenous people through the support of its 25 member agencies. The BCAAFC acts as a unifying body for its member Friendship Centres supporting strategic initiatives, policy development and program administration for its Centres. The Association networks closely with all BC Friendship Centres as well as other Provincial and Territorial Associations and the National Association of Friendship Centres.
BC Friendship Centres have provided essential services for Aboriginal people living off reserve and in urban communities for over 50 years. Friendship Centres are holistic in their approach to providing services and supports to Aboriginal people and use a blend of programs and services related to health, child and family services, education, employment, youth and elders, and culture and ceremony.
The organizational culture of the BCAAFC Provincial office is rooted in a philosophy of respect, resilience, and community service. Your position as Finance Controller will support an entrepreneurial and social innovative approach to enhancing the capacity of the central agency and its member Centres. You are a seasoned and mature leader with at least 5 – 7 years of broad finance experience in making actionable recommendations to senior leadership. Your key competencies will include:
− A minimum of 3 to 5 years as a CPA or proven equivalent experience
− Demonstrated excellence in fund accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation and reporting
− Proven experience in developing financial policies and procedures from an Internal Control perspective
− Professional skills in financial analysis, planning and applying strategic vision to an operational model
− Professional leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
− Hands-on accounting proficiencies in A/R, A/P and routine principles, practices and applications
− Ability to prepare for approval all financial reporting materials and metrics for funding organizations and the BCAAFC board of directors; prepare and communicate, quarterly and annual financial statements
− Ability to build key performance indicators, monitor and evaluate performance levels
− Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
− Advanced knowledge in MS Office, standard accounting platforms, cloud based tools and social media
− Creative and innovative problem solver grounded in professional ethics and integrity
− Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for the organization’s mission
This position is available immediately and negotiable. The BCAAFC encourages applications from Indigenous candidates. If you are interested in this unique and meaningful opportunity, please apply with a Cover letter and CV and email to Ms. Leslie Varley, Executive Director at lvarley@bcaafc.com. For more detailed position description please call Carl Mashon, General Manager at 250 893-2900.
Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry
Thank you for your interest in the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres and please visit our website for more information about our organization. www.bcaafc.com.
Posted on March 29, 2017
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking a permanent, full-time Community Health Nurse (CHN) Clinical Leader to provide professional nursing guidance and support to CHNs working in several coastal and central locations on the west coast Vancouver Island. Based out of Port Alberni, this position will support and guide nurses to deliver professional, ethical, culturally-safe and responsible care based on the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework.
Responsibilities include:
- Provides clinical expertise, oversight, mentoring, support and reflection to the Provides orientation and ongoing guidance with the NTC Nursing Framework, NTC Nursing Policies, and in meeting CRNBC Professional Standards
- Expertise in Community Health Nursing and the ability to act as a role model, support team members to embrace the Nuu-chah-nulth way of nursing, and motivate team members to align their nurse practice with Nuu-chah-nulth values and beliefs
- Exemplary leadership in cultural safety, relational inquiry, reflective practice, trauma-informed care and completing documentation in partnership with clients
- Support a collaborative approach to service delivery that sees the team working with other Nuu-chah-nulth staff (e.g., Early Years Outreach Workers) to best meet the needs of clients
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate-level Degree in Nursing plus a minimum of 10 years clinical nursing experience with First Nations with expertise in relational practice, reflective practice, and trauma-informed care
- Current license with CRNBC
- Proven ability to lead, guide, and support nursing professionals
- CHN experience particularly in Maternal/Child/Communicable Disease Programs
- Must have a car and valid driver’s licence
- Able to provide an acceptable criminal record check
Our Nurses receive a competitive salary, benefit package, subsidized travel, and self-directed professional development plus regular in-service.
To be considered for a nursing position, you must have a current license with CRNBC. If you have any questions, call Jeannette Watts, Nursing Manager at: 250.724.5757.
If you are interested in this Clinical Leader opportunity, please apply by April 19, 2017, 4:30 pm by sending your cover letter, resume, and three 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)
Posted on March 23, 2017
Policy Analyst – 12 month contract
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Policy, the Policy Analyst is responsible for supporting the Economics & Policy Analysis Department through research and technical expertise, the development of policy documents and the communication of policy positions and issues.
Department:
Economics and policy Analysis
Posted on March 20, 2017
The 10-week training program is available online and in-person:
- Virtual clinics start April 17, 2017
- In-store clinics at select Running Room locations start either March 27 or April 1, 2017
Locations, dates and registration can all be found on the Run to Quit webpage.
Our goal is to support people who want to quit smoking. A brief overview of Run to Quit is below as a refresher and available on our Youtube channel.
What is Run to Quit?
Run to Quit is an innovative quit-smoking program that pairs the quitting expertise of the Canadian Cancer Society with Running Room’s learn to walk or run 5km clinics. Participants are supported by a trained coach through a gradual 10-week program in combination with evidence-based smoking cessation strategies.
Greg, a former smoker and 2016 Run to Quit participant, shares his story about how Run to Quit helped him go smoke-free.
Why promote Run to Quit?
Run to Quit greatly increases a person’s chances of quitting smoking while raising their physical activity level. Six months after the program ended in 2016, 40% of participants interviewed reported being non-smokers and 43% were still running three times a week. No other smoking cessation program offers both these health benefits!
How to promote Run to Quit
We have several ways to promote the program, including through posters, social media, sharing our Youtube videos, tear pads and general information sheets. If you are interested in sharing program materials let me know who your audience is, as well as the channels through which you will promote, and I can provide the best and most specific tools to help.
And be sure to follow us on social media!
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RuntoQuitCanada
Twitter: @RunToQuit
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With Canada’s health system performance trailing behind many other countries, there is now a critical need for leaders who bring about transformative change. The Fellowship in Health System Improvement, offered by the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health, provides a unique mix of learning and action-oriented experiential opportunities over six weekend sessions.
The fellowship is designed for current leaders and senior managers in health systems looking to increase their knowledge of health and health system performance, enhance personal and organizational leadership skills, build their understanding of international health systems and develop the ability to lead transformative change. For more information:
