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If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day. Senior Scientist,
Environmental Health BC Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver BC This Senior Scientist role is within Environmental Health Services at the BCCDC, reporting to the Scientific Director. The position will support ongoing research and surveillance related to environmental health hazards in British Columbia, and will develop new projects and tools to address emerging hazards, particularly related to climate change. Areas of immediate focus will include extreme hot weather events and wildfire to support evidence-based and equitable practice and policy for climate change adaptation in the province. The Senior Scientist must work closely with other groups within the BCCDC, multiple health system stakeholders, academic partners, and provincial, national, and international agencies responsible for environmental and climatological measurement and modelling. The ability to work effectively with large and complex geospatial and health datasets is required, and proficiency with R and/or Python is an asset. What you’ll do · Acquire and analyze data related to emerging
issues in public health to provide accurate and timely information to guide
public health interventions and public health policy. · Design, conduct, interpret and report on
studies in relation to a variety of public health programs, ensuring outcomes
appropriately inform decision-making. Collaborate with external and internal
partners to better understand their needs and to gain support. Formulate data
collection instruments and prepares project charters. Research and develop
tools, templates and techniques for effective management of studies. · Develop recommendations and policy advice by
providing reports to the Service Line Medical Director. · Prepare academic manuscripts and technical
reports and disseminates findings including publishing work as required.
Prepare abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for conference
submissions. Represent BCCDC in presenting information at scientific
conferences as required. · Prepare reports and proposals for grant
applications to funding agencies such as CFI, CIHR, NIH and NSERC.
Participate in project proposal reviews and progress reviews. · Keep up-to-date regarding new initiatives,
developments and trends in their area of specialty through literature review,
contact with peers at other organizations, professional associations and
attendance at seminars, workshop and education programs. Communicate
information and makes recommendations to the Medical Director. · Plan, coordinate and deliver instruction, training and direction to staff, medical residents, subspecialty fellows, medical undergraduates, graduate students, contractors and other health care professionals, technologists, student technologists and/or postdoctoral research fellows as required, in the theory and practice of public health programs. What you bring · A level of education, training, and experience
equivalent to a PhD in relevant field · Seven (7) years of related research training/experience. You will have: · Advanced knowledge of relevant database,
spreadsheet, statistical, graphical, presentation, communication and web
software applications as appropriate. · Superior analytical, problem-solving and
system analysis skills including the ability to resolve complex issues and
synthesize related data/information and present information in concise
meaningful ways. · Ability to direct complex and customized
queries and reports. · Ability to function in a self-directed manner. · Excellent ability to communicate effectively
both verbally and in writing. · Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a
variety of people. What we bring Every PHSA employee
enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.
Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it
possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British
Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too
– offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work
and at home. · Join one of BC’s largest employers with
province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities
for growth and development. · Access to professional development
opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000
courses, suh as our San’Yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or
Core Linx for Leadership roles. · Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package,
including municipal pension plan, and spiritual and psychological health
& safety programs. · 12 annual statutory holidays with generous
vacation entitlement and accruement. · Flexible work options including flextime, work
locations and job sharing (eligibility will vary) · Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more. Regular, Full-Time What we do BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) bccdc.ca is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable disease and promoting environmental health for the province. The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. ATTN: PHSA Employees: To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca Please note the
internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of August
16, 2021. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact
the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered
as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply
for the external job posting. |
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