Human Rights, Equity and Health Policy Officer

2 weeks ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada BC Nurses' Union Full time

The BC Nurses' Union (BCNU) is a strong, dynamic voice for nurses and nursing in British Columbia, representing more than 45,000 members.

BCNU provides collective agreement negotiation and support to its members, as well as professional and advocacy services in the field of research, clinical practice, leadership and education.

As the voice of the nursing profession in the province, we advocate for nurses and patients to ensure safe, quality, public health care for all.


Job Title:
Human Rights, Equity and Health Policy Officer
Regular Full-Time

Posting #:
USW-007-23

Bargaining Unit:
USW 2009

Pay Grade: 5 ($95,703.84 annual plus a $8,420 salary differential)

Please note:

BCNU currently has a pilot program to trial a blend of both remote working and working in-office for some BCNU staff.

It remains a condition of employment that employees report to a BCNU office, however during the pilot period we are trialing a remote work model.

Position Overview

In collaboration with the members, staff, and elected leaders of BCNU, the incumbent provides support to BCNU's efforts to promote truth and reconciliation, cultural safety, and diversity, equity and inclusion within the structures and culture of the organization, and within the workplaces and communities of our members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategies for advancing truth and reconciliation, cultural safety, diversity, equity and inclusion, and human rights within the structures and culture of BCNU and within the workplaces and communities of our members.
  • Provides facilitation, coaching and operational support to BCNU's human rights and equity (HR&E) caucuses and networks, and the members who lead them, in accordance with their needs and stage of group/leadership development. Directly supports capacity building within the caucuses and networks through involvement (as mutually appropriate) in their planning, outreach, and project activities.
  • Fosters relationships within BCNU to strengthen organizational commitment in advancing truth and reconciliation, cultural safety, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
  • Builds relationships with counterparts in other unions and organizations engaged in equity and diversity work to keep informed of initiatives, trends and approaches in equity education and promotion, and to build strategic alliances to advance the overall work of HR&E.
  • Plays an advisory role in relation to BCNU's equityoriented educational efforts.
  • Assists in organizing BCNU's annual HR&E and Practice Conferences, establishing the theme, pedagogical design, agenda, and speakers.
  • Assists in the preparation and presentation of reports to the governing Council and acts as a resource person to the Council on equity promotion and health policy matters.
  • Monitors and analyzes legislative and regulatory developments and identifies issues of interest or concern to BCNU members and drafts reports/backgrounders as required.
  • Communicates with organizations concerning health and nursing issues.
  • Promotes BCNU priorities regarding healthcare and nursing policies.
  • Writes and/or edits relevant committee/policy communication with members. Develops policy papers as required.
  • Contributes policy news to BCNU publications.
  • Provides work direction to assigned clerical and administrative staff. Participates in the efficient and cooperative use of resources and personnel.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant must have:

  • College or university education in a health-related discipline, or an approved Health Sciences, and/or Nursing program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A foundational commitment to the principles of truth and reconciliation and cultural safety.
  • Extensive and progressive experience years) with diversity, equity, and human rights initiatives, and in general research and policy development.
  • A demonstrated ability to skillfully analyze relevant research literature, assess publications and issues, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing the results of the analysis and the potential impact to the organization.
  • Excellent writing skills and understanding of clear language, including demonstrated experience in the preparation of reports, briefs, articles, general correspondence, policy, and discussion papers.
  • Good knowledge of trade union and healthcare-related employment issues. A thorough understanding of and commitment to trade union philosophy.
  • Knowledge of the collective agreement, labour and human rights legislation, and union policies and procedures.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, including strong cultural fluency, emotional intelligence, and comfort and skill managing conflict and building relationships and dialogue across difference with respect and awareness.
  • Strong facilitation and presentation abilities.

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