Coordinator, Indigenous Health & Well-Being Promotion - BC Centre for Disease Control

Coordinator, Indigenous Health & Well-Being Promotion 

BC Centre for Disease Control

Vancouver, BC

Pursuant to section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.

Are you ready to make a difference? The BC Centre for Disease Control, a dynamic Provincial Health Services Authority program, seeks passionate individuals to join us in providing provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention, and consultation.

At our core, we aim to cultivate vibrant communities where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being—right where they live, work, learn, and play.

If you're driven by the desire to create positive change and contribute to healthier communities, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Apply now to join our innovative team and make a difference that matters.

The Coordinator, Indigenous Health & Well-Being Promotion, is responsible for supporting and coordinating the Rural, Remote and Indigenous Testing Collaborative (with a focus on a project related to self-testing for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) and the Indigenous Health and Well-being Promotion Strategic Priority Working Group.

The Coordinator facilitates collaborative work with key partners internally and externally to BCCDC, including PHSA programs, Health Authorities, Ministry of Health (MoH), project consultants, non-governmental organizations and other identified partners. This position works both independently and as a team member to balance priorities and workflow, exercising leadership, initiative, flexibility, judgment and problem-solving skills to complete work.

What you’ll do

• Develop content for project management tools and supporting documents such as charters; contracts; Request for Proposals (RFPs), by planning, writing and determining deliverables, timelines and methodologies in consultation with leadership.
• Track project progress, including monitoring and assessing financial and performance reports, according to the project plan, and reports on the status of projects and any barriers encountered. Complete projects on time using appropriate project coordination methodologies.
• Synthesize and analyze research and best practices, and draft reports, briefing documents, and processes and procedures to inform projects, policies and team decision-making.
• Create presentation materials for a variety of audiences including health professionals, health service administrators, university students and the public and engage with appropriate partners for input and direction.
• Provide administrative support for project(s) and their key stakeholders as required, by responding to emails, providing information and answering routine questions, coordinating meetings, preparing and distributing minutes of meetings, and coordinating general administrative support functions.
• Support administration, collection and analysis of online surveys conducted as part of project evaluations.
• Ensure projects are inclusive of Indigenous perspectives and incorporates anti-racist principles.
• Facilitate and contribute to collaborative meetings and provincial working groups by bringing content expertise in related area and facilitation skills.
• Support project leadership in annual work planning, budget allocation and core activities to ensure objectives are met.
• Engage with end users and develops dissemination and evaluation frameworks with support from appropriate internal staff.
• Coordinate the review process for resources by gathering input and determining what feedback is integrated into the final product.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and lived experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Health Administration or another related field and additional courses or training in the content area this role will support.
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or other related field an asset Three (3) years of recent, related experience in content–specific field and/or Indigenous public health.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts and knowledge of health issues, and especially the determinants of health, legislation and policy affecting Indigenous people.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate working groups and projects.
• Knowledge and experience in project management an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team and external partners and to appreciate diverse perspectives.
• Experience engaging and collaborating with Indigenous communities an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in preparing professional reports and presentation materials.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task without supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize and communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, good judgment and initiative.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including 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 – and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge 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.).

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.
• 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.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (until July 25^th 2025)
Salary Range: $67,861 - $97,550/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1500
Requisition # 170347E

What we do

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.

BCCDC 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 – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

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

PHSA and BCCDC is committed to 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 marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula 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 marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including 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.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of August 9^th, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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