Job Description

Competition #:
05572601


Employee Type:
PERMANENT PART TIME (0.80 FTE)


Bargaining Unit:
BCGEU


Facility:
NHA - NATIVE FRIENDSHIP C


Department:
NIR TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT


Reports To:
REGIONAL MANAGER \xe2\x80\x93 TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT


Hourly Wage:
$31.99 - $39.98


Close Date:
JANUARY 21, 2023


Comments:




This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer\xe2\x80\x99s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.



Position Summary



Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your expertise to help keep our community safe.

Working under the direction of the Regional Manager, Tobacco Enforcement. The position manages a specific program area by functioning as a Tobacco Enforcement Officer by carrying out a diverse program of enforcement, education and promotion to reduce the incidence of disease attributable to tobacco use and exposure by increasing the public\xe2\x80\x99s awareness of public health legislation and science, and through the direction, management and review of the tobacco enforcement activities of other Health Protection staff so as to ensure compliance with the Tobacco Sales and Regulations, policies and standards. Assists in the delivery of comprehensive educational programs within the Northern Interior Regional Health Board region by providing consultative and educational services to health unit staff, community groups and assisting the Tobacco Reduction Coordinator.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: 4 Days per Week, Days - 08:30 to 16:30

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
\xe2\x80\x9cLoan Forgiveness Programs\xe2\x80\x9d are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.





Qualifications



Degree in a Health-related discipline plus one (1) year recent, related health promotion and regulatory enforcement experience,
Knowledge of applicable tobacco related legislation, statues and regulations such as the Provincial Tobacco Sales Act (TSA), the Federal Tobacco Act (TA);
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Valid British Columbia Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License as travel is required.

Skills and Abilities:
Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.
Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills using a systems approach.
Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.
Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of computer based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing assessments through appropriate knowledge application of local bylaws, the Tobacco and Vapour Sales Act and Regulations, Provincial and Federal acts and Regulations related to Public Health and standards, procedures and policies of the local Health Board related to Public Health.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation\xe2\x80\x99s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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