Salary Range: $69,218-$99,501/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.

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Leader, Health Promotion, Prevention, Screening and Hereditary Cancer Program, the Specialist Health Promotion, Prevention, Screening and Hereditary Cancer Program, identifies, develops, and coordinates opportunities to promote awareness around prevention, screening and hereditary cancer within the Province. 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.

Duties/Accountabilities:

• Identifies 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.
• Coordinates 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.
• Maintains database of contacts and organizations to support health promotion and engagement work across communities including under-served populations.
• Facilitates training and education for healthcare practitioners and community engagement partners on delivering health promotion information on prevention, screening and hereditary cancer.
• Conceptualizes community-based promotion and engagement activities. Implements and coordinates community-based promotion and engagements activities together with internal stakeholders, vendors and community partners. Evaluates activities and provides recommendations for improvement.
  
  

Qualifications:

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from a recognized program plus three (3) years of recent experience working in public health, health promotion, education, community development/capacity building.
• 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 minimal supervision.