Job Description

Close Date
Oct. 31 2025
Location
Nanaimo Health Centre (NHC) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 5K7 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement
Shift Start Time/End Time
0830 - 1630
Days Off
Weekend/Stats
Vacancy Type
Regular FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$42.27 - $52.81
Paid FTE
1
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75
Planned Start Date
Nov. 3 2025
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Yes

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.
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Reporting to the School Health Coordinator or designate, and working in the community setting and utilizing a population health approach, the School Health Promotion Specialist is a partnering change agent involved in planning, organizing, and evaluating regional school-based population health approaches that address healthy eating, food security, healthy active living, and health inequities that contribute to chronic disease within Vancouver Island.
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Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Baccalaureate degree in Arts, Science, or health related discipline from a recognized university.
Current practicing registration with the respective professional association.
One to three years of relevant experience which includes proven examples of community development work, social marketing, project management, and interdisciplinary partnering.
Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the school community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply community development principles while fostering excellent public relations.
• Ability to organize, set priorities with demonstrated knowledge of project management methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking and advocacy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, and with limited supervision while maintaining collaborative relationships with community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability in facilitation and community capacity building.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Maintain a commitment to continued professional development as required by the employer.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
• Operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software.

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Additional information for applicants
This position will support Nanaimo & Ladysmith region schools and district (SD 68 region). Office location at a Nanaimo Population & Public Health facility. Position may be hybrid.

Skills Required