Tobacco Reduction Coordinator

Yorkton Tribal Council Health is seeking a motivated, experienced, and energetic individual for our organization to fill the role of Tobacco Reduction Coordinator

Full Time

**Responsibilities**:

- The Coordinator oversees all aspects of programming, including development, implementation, and evaluation of the program to ensure that all services work to reduce the use of tobacco/vaping in the YTC First Nations.
- Educate all youth in YTC First Nation schools about tobacco, vaping and cannabis
- Promote education and awareness of nicotine and risks of vaping
- promote and raise awareness of traditional tobacco.
- facilitate meetings with YTC First Nations and gather input for tobacco/vaping reduction.
- Oversees the development and implementation of Student & Community-Level commercial tobacco usage surveys at community and school-based events.
- Develop tracking tools to capture and maintain program statistics (e.g., community visits, number of participants etc.).
- Develop and deliver tobacco/vaping-related presentations to community members, school aged children, and youth.
- Facilitate tobacco/vaping-related trainings, including cessation and electronic cigarettes to front-line health workers and school staff.
- Attend community events (i.e. health fairs, Pow-Wows, Treaty days etc.) with program booth display and offer educational resources and information.
- Oversee coordination and evaluation of educational events (e.g. Annual Conference and Annual Youth Gathering).
- Develop and design educational materials and presentations.
- Liaise with local, community-based, and regional programs, agencies, and organizations to strengthen communications, programming and to build new partnerships.
- Oversee the program’s communications strategy, which includes dissemination of program and tobacco/vaping related news and education through the program’s social media platform via Facebook.
- Develop and maintain the annual work plan and program budget and review on a quarterly basis.
- Complete monthly, quarterly and annual activity reports as required.
- Keep current on new initiatives, research in the related area of tobacco/vaping, and ensure all ages, community members, staff, etc., are aware.
- Maintain and ensure confidentiality at all times.
- Working collaboratively with YTC Health staff to ensure excellence in programming and delivery
- Participate in internal/external meetings as required.

Tobacco Reduction Coordinator

Employment Opportunity

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary education in a related field or a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the field of community health and/or social service
- Combination of education and experience as determined
- Experience in facilitating and presenting to large groups.
- Understanding and respectful of the diverse cultural and/or religious beliefs of each First Nation community.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all working environments, including social media, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Capable to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication (verbal/written) skills.
- Ability to work effectively with the First Nation community.
- Self-directed, motivated and flexible with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Cultural sensitivity and knowledge of YTC communities/cultures and traditions.
- Demonstrated capability to maintain professional relations and managerial skills.
- Must be willing to travel.
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Current and valid Driver’s License
- Own a reliable vehicle.

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**Salary**: To Commensurate with qualifications. A combination of education, relevant training and work experience will be considered.

On the basis that YTC’s primary purpose is to serve the needs of Indigenous persons, YTAI may give preference to Indigenous persons as a special plan designed to promote employment equity and prevent disadvantages, under S. 16 of the Canadian Human Rights Act and as a designated equity group under The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code;
Attention: Human Resources - Ajay Tadi

Yorkton Tribal Administration Inc,

Suit 102-506 Broadway Street West,

Yorkton, Saskatchewan, S3N 0P3

Tobacco Reduction Coordinator

Employment Opportunity

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-15