The Vancouver Island Construction Association is a not-for-profit association that advocates and fosters resiliency, excellence and prosperity for the construction community on Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast and throughout partnerships with additional areas of British Columbia. We are there to support and serve the construction community, whether it be commercial, industrial or mixed-residential focused, encouraging companies to promote fair, open, transparent, and ethical standards of practice, and working towards a prosperous construction community. We promote a greater understanding of the construction industry to policy and decision-makers, and the value it holds within the communities we serve and live in. We are making strides in the industry with programs like Women in Construction, and the Young Builders Network, and have developed a fantastic training program aimed at creating gold-standard practices and work in the construction industry.

JOB SUMMARY                                                             

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Harm Reduction Project Coordinator will work in collaboration with a Special Advisory Committee and in cooperation with other Key Provincial Stakeholders. The Harm Reduction Project Coordinator will work with the Director of Operations to develop, coordinate, and deliver education which serves to enhance access to harm reduction in the Construction Industry.

WHO ARE YOU?

You are first and foremost a self-starter, someone who is well organized and has a positive attitude when tackling projects, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is comfortable liaising effectively with all multi-industry stakeholder groups and advisory committees (even if you aren’t from the construction industry). You are a people person and enjoy working with a diverse group of coworkers remotely, but you also love your autonomy and independence (and are capable of working with minimal supervision). You are well-versed in data gathering and research and have a good intuition and like to run with it. You understand what it is to work with vulnerable populations and have experience working with people who regularly use substances or have substance dependency. You accept people who use substances as they are and are committed to meeting them “where they are” in their lives without judgement. You are passionate about making a difference and creating a lasting positive impact in Prince George and surrounding communities by reducing the stigma associated with substance use and creating tools and new training programs to promote education about harm reduction within the construction industry.

COMPENSATION

Annual Salary: $58,000 to $65,000

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Company events

• Dental care

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Extended health care

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision care

This is a 16-month term position, with the possibility of it being extended or turned into a more permanent position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES                               

• Provide leadership and serve as a professional role model to the Public Health project and across the designated geography of the Province of British Columbia. Provide coordination, including planning, implementing and evaluation of data collected from multiple sources.

• Research and identify opportunities, requirements and needs of the Construction Sector in relation to the growing provincial opioid crisis.

• Identify and recommend strategies to address drug poisoning response, substance use and prevention, including topics such as stigma, trauma, family inclusion and early intervention.

• Contribute to the development of practice guidelines, procedures, and standards to promote consistent, best-practice service and to ensure effective use of resources.

• Contribute to the creation of a harm reduction curriculum for the construction industry.

• Contribute to the creation of digital and print resources to supplement the harm reduction curriculum.

• Promote the concept of an integrated approach to drug poisoning response, working with a wide variety of health professionals, businesses, and community groups in promoting drug poisoning strategies.

• Maintain harmonious working relationships with members of the Vancouver Island Construction Association, the Northern Regional Construction Association and other affiliate associations, Provincial Heath Authorities (such as Mental Health & Substance Use Services), professionals, community groups and individual members of the public.

• Assist in the administrative duties associated with delivering harm reduction training and professional development across construction associations in British Columbia and catchment area.

• Facilitate harm reduction training and outreach to members of the construction, trades, forestry, and transport industries in-person and via Zoom.

• Speak in public about the Harm Reduction Project, for example at Colleges and Trade Shows.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Promotion or Social Work.

• Highly developed analytical problem-solving skills, and demonstrated project-development skills.

• Excellent written and oral skills, including strong presentation skills.

• Proficient in computer and software applications such as the Microsoft suite of programs, and Customer Relationship Management software. (CRM)

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation and government policies as related to overdose and harm reduction services.

• Experience working with marginalized populations and with community resources is required.

• Valid BC Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes. Travel is a requirement of the position (mileage will be compensated).

• Ability to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC) through the British Columbia Ministry of Justice.

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, communication and leadership skills and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships. Ability to be self-directed, to work independently and able to manage a varied workload.

• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.

• Good understanding of a wide variety of community agencies/resources and an ability to develop partnerships with community/service groups.

• Ability to lead and participate in qualitative improvement processes.

• Ability to provide group leadership, facilitate professional development, facilitate change, and perform needs assessments and project evaluations.

• Ability to teach using adult learning principles.

• Computer literacy, including the ability to access and use a variety of information system tools to support the delivery of the project to do so at a sophisticated level.

• Ability to be adaptable, flexible and versatile in a changing environment.

This position is an in-office position at the Northern Regional Construction Office and includes lots of interaction with employees, management, SICA members, stakeholders and the public at large in varying work environments, such as construction sites and offices. Paid travel between public health regions within the province of British Columbia will be required.                                      

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to careers@reimaginework.ca with the subject line ‘Harm Reduction Coordinator’. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The Vancouver Island Construction Association is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.