Specialist, Health Promotion, Prevention, Screening
6 days ago
**Specialist, Health Promotion, Prevention, Screening and Hereditary Cancer Program**
BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC
**_ As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021._**
The Specialist acts as a BC Cancer representative and a community resource by working in collaboration with internal stakeholders, vendors and community partners to create and/or organize community activities, resources and tools to promote healthy lifestyle choices across the Province. The Specialist trains and educates healthcare practitioners and community partners on the delivery of health promotion information on prevention, screening and hereditary cancer.
**What you do**
- Identify opportunities for evidence-based education, promotion and community engagement in prevention, screening and hereditary cancer by conducting ongoing environmental scans, utilizing program data, being aware of emerging issues and areas of greatest need, pinpointing key leaders and potential opportunities for collaboration with stakeholders, and cultivating partnerships for action.
- Coordinate engagement and health promotions initiatives across various communities by building and maintaining relationships; acting as a resource for groups taking action on prevention, screening and hereditary cancer that fall within BC Cancer mandates and priorities; and representing BC Cancer in partnership alliances.
- Maintain database of contacts and organizations to support health promotion and engagement work across communities including under-served populations.
- Facilitate training and education for healthcare practitioners and community engagement partners on delivering health promotion information on prevention, screening and hereditary cancer.
- Conceptualize community-based promotion and engagement activities. Implement and coordinate community-based promotion and engagements activities together with internal stakeholders, vendors and community partners. Evaluate activities and provide recommendations for improvement.
**What you bring**
- A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from a recognized program
- Three (3) years of recent experience working in public health, health promotion, education, community development/capacity building.
What you have
- Demonstrated presentation, facilitation, and collaboration skills that display an ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work professionally and with discretion.
- Ability to interact professionally with a variety of staff, other professionals and the public; ability to maintain and build partnerships through relationship building and networking.
- Knowledge of issues related to chronic disease prevention and the health care environment and trends.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Demonstrated ability to use computer related tools including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and internet and presentation software at an advanced level.
- A proven ability to problem-solve and is a creative and proactive thinker.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, and be flexible to changing priorities while under various time constraints to meet deadlines.
- Ability to take initiative and work with mínimal supervision.
**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 and 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.
- 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).
- Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
**Job Type**:Regular, Full Time
**Salary Range**:$59,344 - $85,308.
**Location**:600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4E6 - This is a hybrid position
**Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.**
**Hours of Work**: Monday to Friday; 0900 - 17
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