Job Description

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In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.



Reporting to the Manager, Healthy Communities or designate, the Community Developer will work in collaboration with Medical Health Officers and the Healthy Communities program as well with other Population and Public Health Portfolio programs as needed to protect and improve the health and well-being of Island Health communities. The Community Developer acts as a liaison between community and the Health Authority. Grounded in an understanding of the social determinants they will work with community and other Island Health staff to help identify and assess local needs, review available resources, and mobilize community action to develop strategies for promoting individual and community health and well-being, to reduce the health inequities and address risk factors that contribute to chronic and communicable disease.



The Community Developer supports local governments and other community partners to build community resilience and capacity. Actions to advance this goal may include evaluating the current and required community assets, identifying health promotion and prevention evidence/best practices as well as participate in practical functions such as helping with grant writing and participating at community tables.


The Community Developer collaborates with other agencies and institutions to assess current local actions that promote health, and facilitate the development and implementation of identified future actions. The Community Developer assists partners to access and interpret health related data which may include health status, behaviours, attitudes, social determinants, trends and emerging issues related to community and population health.


Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority is accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.


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QUALIFICATIONS:

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Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor's Degree in health, social sciences or management with content in health promotion, community development, population health and/or policy analysis and development.



Minimum of two years recent relevant experience (including experience with program evaluation), with a focus on facilitating integrated approaches to community health and well-being.



Valid BC Driver's License. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

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Skills And Abilities

Exceptional strength in fostering and developing partnerships and relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. Completion of cultural safety and humility training and experience in working in partnership with Indigenous elders and communities. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven conflict management skills at an individual and team level. Demonstrated analytical problem solving to develop strategic, progressive, creative, and innovative enterprise-wide solutions. Ability to organize work, make decisions, work well under pressure and meet deadlines in an environment subject to constantly changing priorities. Strong facilitation, education and knowledge translation skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders internally and within the community utilizing a variety of communication methods. Integrates pertinent data, best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions. Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates sensitivity to, and advocacy for diverse cultures and preferences, and social justice concerns. Implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines. Functional competence with MS Office suite and familiarity with a range of population, resource and library databases. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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https://jd.viha.ca/JD5260.pdf