Tobacco Reduction Coordinator

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, and reporting to the Supervisor, Tobacco Reduction and to the Regional Manager, Health Protection and local Medical Health Officer (MHO), the position is responsible for leading the Tobacco Reduction Strategy for a geographic portion of VCH. This may include the entire health authority for some initiatives and includes all health care sectors – Public Health, Acute Care, Community Care, Residential Care, and Mental Health/Addictions. Oversees tobacco and vapour product reduction in the areas of prevention, protection and cessation. Determines the need for programs, and plans, implements, and evaluates these programs. The programs are directed towards health promotion and acute/chronic disease prevention. The targets are the general population as well as high risk groups. Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to address behavioural risk factors (tobacco and vapour product use) that cause chronic disease and further a population health approach to promoting health and reducing the burden of chronic disease.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related, social sciences, education, management or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in tobacco dependence treatment, health promotion, population health, community development, community capacity building and evaluation, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage reimbursement is paid and a valid B.C. Driver’s license.
• Criminal Records review required.
• Considerable understanding and skills in applying the principles of health promotion, community development, population health, adult education, and the social determinants of health.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to facilitate change and professional development with staff.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to work independently and to develop/maintain collaborative working relationships within a multi-disciplinary service delivery model.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in facilitation, mediation, conflict resolution techniques, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodology and/or project planning.
• Demonstrated organizational ability to independently manage/prioritize a workload in an environment subject to changing deadlines and interruptions.
• Demonstrated abilities in the area of clinical practice, including education, public speaking, advocacy, research, consultation evaluation, and surveillance.
• Proven ability in dealing with a wide variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative and professional judgement.
• Ability to deal tactfully/effectively with co-workers, public and staff from other agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to operate current computer programs.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of tobacco and vapour product use and related health issues an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Tobacco Reduction Strategy for a geographic portion of VCH.
• Overseeing tobacco and vapour product reduction in the areas of prevention, protection and cessation.
• Determining the need for programs, and planning, implementing, and evaluating these programs.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to address behavioural risk factors (tobacco and vapour product use) that cause chronic disease and further a population health approach to promoting health and reducing the burden of chronic disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level