Co-op Student, Prevention, Screening and Hereditary Cancer Program - BC Cancer Vancouver

Co-op Student, Prevention, Screening and Hereditary Cancer Program

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

Join our team to help promote the importance of cancer prevention and screening at BC Cancer. Under the direction of the Promotion Specialist, the co-op student will support promotional work across all four provincial screening programs including breast, cervix, colon and lung screening. A large portion of the student’s work will involve conducting outgoing calls to support patients with cervix screening and follow-up. In addition, the student will assist with some project work and weekly administrative tasks.

BC Cancer is committed to reducing cancer incidence, mortality and improving the quality of life for those living with cancer. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, including prevention, screening, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care.

What you will do

1. Cervix screening program client engagement (70% of work portfolio).

• Making calls to cancer screening patients.
• No prior cancer screening knowledge is necessary.
• Experience with patient calls and engagement is an asset.

Remaining 30% of work portfolio:

2. Support the prevention, screening and hereditary cancer program with health promotion activities and project work. Duties include:

• Reviewing and updating BC Cancer website content.
• Supporting social media efforts (e.g., YouTube, Facebook).
• Assisting with research and planning for new projects.
• 3. Asset management and coordination. Duties include:
• Preparing and shipping promotional materials to clinics, providers and team members within BC.
• Data management: updating relevant spreadsheets and trackers on a regular basis
• Overseeing iStock photo and illustration library.

4. Resource development. Duties include:

• Ensure existing promotional resources contain up to date content along with their translated versions.
• Formatting materials to meet the needs of the target population. Experience in MS Office is necessary. Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and graphic design platforms (e.g. Canva) are an asset.

5. Survey development, implementation and analysis. Duties include:

• Conducting descriptive analyses and summarizing data through short reports and/or presentations.
• Entering and analyzing data in MS Excel and other platforms. Some data entry is required (entering patient responses into Excel).

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with all levels of staff and patients.
• Excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, MS Word, and other computer programs as required.
• Eye for graphic design and branding is an asset.
• Ability to work both on a team and independently as the student will be working from home several days a week.
• Patient experience is an asset, including being comfortable/sensitive to having conversations with cancer patients over the phone.
• Prior research and data entry/analysis experience is an asset but not necessary.

Core Competencies:

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You have:

• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Competitive salary
• Days off in lieu of working weekends.
• Support and development – access to all BC Cancer resources and education modules to help you with health promotion knowledge. Weekly meetings with supervisor for support and professional development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to many of our Provincial learning hub courses for BC Cancer, health and wellness and mindfulness, Indigenous anti-racism courses and 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space.
• Reimbursement for mileage and parking when traveling to events.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until December 19, 2025) - 8 months (2 terms) with possibility of extension.

Hourly Wage: $24 per hour.

Location: 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4E6.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday- Friday; 0900-1700; Hybrid (1 day in office, 4 days remote)

Requisition Number: 181259E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA (and program) are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.