Posted on September 28, 2016
Vancouver, BC
A unique opportunity in Canadian healthcare leadership is available with the position of President, BC Children’s and Women’s Health and Vice President, Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). Given the province-wide responsibility of BC Children’s Hospital & Sunny Hill Health Centre (BCCH), BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre (BCW), Perinatal Services BC, Child Health BC, Child and Family Research Institute (CFRI) and Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI), the complex nature of this mandate and role is not for just anyone. It will take an extraordinary individual who understands service delivery in a complex and specialized healthcare environment. The President, BC Children’s and Women’s Health and Vice President, PHSA will lead the way in establishing priorities and providing seasoned guidance around decision making within the agencies, services and programs of BCCH and BCW, and will inspire, motivate and influence with a compassionate but decisive leadership style. This role will also oversee the final stages of the new Teck Acute Care Centre opening fall 2017, which will be the heart of the BC Children’s Hospital and the flagship for the transformation of child health in BC. The President will also lead the renewal and redesign of health services at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. To learn more about the project, visit www.phsa.ca/newcw.
To view entire posting:
PHSA-Job opportunities
Posted on September 21, 2016
PHSA recognizes that communities in British Columbia are unique, each with its on assets and health needs. Local level data is important to provide a picture of health in each community, and we are continually searching for innovative ways to get data into the hands of local decision-makers to support their work in creating healthier communities.
PHSA is pleased to announce the public release of Community Health Data website. The site contains new web-based community health profiles for 142 BC communities (updated from the original profiles released in 2014), a searchable database of health and social indicators, and the newly updated BC Community Health Atlas.
The Community Health Data website contains measures of health and well-being that are available across the province, and is intended to complement the resources developed by regional health authorities.
Please take a look through our interactive website, the latest community health profiles for your communities, and search the database to find more information on indicators of interest to you. We encourage you to use and share the Community Health Data website within your organization and with community partners in your network, and welcome any comments or questions you may have. We hope the new Community Health Data website will be a valuable tool for enhancing health planning in communities across the province.
Posted on September 20, 2016
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) has learned that the decision about Pacific NW LNG will be going to cabinet soon. CAPE has written an open letter and PHABC Board has signed it showing our support.
At the same time, PHABC has written a letter of support to CAPE’s initiative and sent it to The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, The Minister of Health and The Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs.
To view the letter please visit:
cape-letter-of-support
Posted on September 12, 2016
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment has learned that the decision about Pacific NW LNG will be going to cabinet either this week or next. CAPE has written an open letter, which says,
“We are writing to you as physicians, medical learners, allied health professionals and health advocates to request that you reject the Pacific Northwest Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Project until its human health impacts have been fully understood, communicated, and addressed.”
The link to sign the letter is here (you have to scroll past the references to click submit)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchEMjM029xFiQnpsrpay-9ELg-jm8ThMo4x_qj5yFaxeawbQ/viewform
The goal is to collect signatures until Monday/Tues and send a press release out either Tuesday or Wednesday. We will then post the letter in its entirety at the CAPE website.
For more information or questions, please contact Dr. Courtney Howard at Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (416) 306-2273 ext. 1
Twitter: @courtghoward
Posted on September 8, 2016
PUBLIC POLICY ANALYST
CMHA BC’s context
The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC Division) impacts British Columbians as a provincial leader and champion for mental health. We partner with government, public entities, private and non-governmental organizations to promote mental health for all.
About you
You are seeking to apply your critical thinking skills, flexibility, and enterprising spirit to a dynamic public policy team. You are looking to expand your strengths in project development and community engagement in a supportive working environment. You welcome challenge.
What your role will look like
Reporting to the Public Policy Manager and working closely with the Senior Director, Policy, Research and Planning, you will support strategic engagement for a province-wide policy campaign, plan and develop multi-stakeholder projects, and lead committee and event planning for the Public Policy team. Through this unique opportunity, you will grow your analytical capacity by working on policy-related initiatives and develop your technical capacity by supporting community engagement and campaign initiatives.
In addition to the above, you will research and develop briefs, position papers and submissions for the organization’s public policy work, as well as provide policy research and analysis for projects to privacy and information sharing and mental health and addictions. You will create public policy content for materials with a wide reaching audience, including government and elected officials.
You will embrace the voice of people with mental health issues and addictions through leading committees and stakeholder groups, co-ordinating policy related events, including stakeholder engagement and training, international conference planning and event planning and logistics.
Other duties, as assigned.
What you will bring to the team
You are a University graduate, preferably with graduate level training in an appropriate discipline, such as public policy, health sciences, psychology and you have 1-2 years experience in public engagement and stakeholder consultation, or a strong desire to develop in this area
This position requires superior writing, analysis and research skills along with strong oral communication and facilitation skills. You have the ability to work collaboratively and manage relationships with stakeholders and leadership. You are comfortable multitasking and prioritizing work to meet tight deadines. A personal commitment to high-quality work, a professional demeanor, diplomacy and good judgement are important in this role.
Knowledge of the mental health and addictions systems in BC would be very valuable. Personal experience with mental health issues and services, through self or loved ones, is an asset in this role
For a more detailed job description, please visit our website at www.cmha.bc.ca
A BIT MORE ABOUT US
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible work hours and a friendly and engaging work environment. Located in downtown Vancouver, this 37.5 hour a week position will require some flexibility and occasional travel.
APPLY FOR THE JOB
If you are still interested, send us your resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the position. Please submit these documents in PDF format to human.resources@cmha.bc.ca by 5 p.m., September 15, 2016. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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.
Posted on September 7, 2016
Last week Climate Action Secretariat posted a Request for Proposal on BC Bid (http://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca/open.dll/welcome?language=En) entitled “Climate Change Impacts and Population Health.” It can be found under Ministry of Environment and solicitation number RFPPA17JHQ-014. Proposals are due back on September 23, 2016 by 2 pm. Here is a brief summary of the requested services, but interested people should go to BC Bid for more detailed information and contact information at Climate Action Secretariat.
The purpose of this project is to develop accessible communications materials on how population health in British Columbia (B.C.) might be affected by climate change, such as changes in: climate extremes; the frequency and severity of climate-related natural disasters such as forest fires, drought and flooding; air and water quality; and the distribution, quantity and types of pests & diseases.
The contractor will summarize existing knowledge from B.C. and similar jurisdictions including:
· Current knowledge on the relationship between climate events and changes and health outcomes,
· Gaps in knowledge and opportunities for further research,
· Key current or future vulnerabilities,
· Adaptive capacity and opportunities (including existing tools, programs etc.)
· Intervention opportunities to improve public health in a changing climate
The contractor will produce communications materials (fact sheets or a similar communications product) that concisely and effectively communicate the issues and opportunities in a broadly accessible format.
Products:
· Draft fact sheets & draft report; (results of research)
· Fact Sheets (or similar)
· Narrative Report (supporting report for fact sheets, including descriptive analysis)
