BAND 3 - Senior Manager, Nutrition Policy and Promotion - Amended
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BAND 3 - Senior Manager, Nutrition Policy and Promotion - Amended
Position Classification
Band 3
Union
N/A
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$86,200.00 - $122,100.01 annually
Close Date
5/1/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Health
Ministry Branch / Division
Prevention & Health Promotion, Population and Public Health
Job Summary
A great opportunity to provide leadership in nutrition policy and promotion at the Ministry of Health
The Population and Public Health (PPH) division focuses on improving people's overall health and well-being by promoting health; preventing disease, disability, and injury; protecting people from harm; and ensuring particular focus on key groups including indigenous peoples, women and children. This helps promote a healthier population and reduce current and future demands on the health care system.
The Prevention and Health Promotion Branch works to reduce the incidence of preventable chronic disease and injury by addressing risk factors and supporting health-promoting environments that enable British Columbians to make healthy lifestyle choices. The branch leads population health and wellness strategies related to: healthy eating and food security, physical activity, healthy weights, injury prevention, healthy built environments, aging well, and reduced harms associated with tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis, use as well as gambling. As Improving population health is a strategic goal, the branch also supports clinical prevention across the life course. The branch also supports population health promotion strategies in settings, including schools, local communities and in the workplace. This includes social marketing, and provides governance and procurement oversight over contracts and/or grants with non-government organizations and others.
The Senior Manager, Nutrition Policy and Promotion provides leadership, expert advice, best practice identification, policy development, and monitoring and evaluation of provincial initiatives related to nutrition, healthy eating and food security. They promote nutrition, healthy eating and food security in the province, develops strategic approaches to building capacity and provides expert advice for cross-sector initiatives. The successful candidate works independently on diverse and complex health promotion and chronic disease prevention initiatives with government-wide implications, such as targeting at risk populations, and represents the province on national working groups.
Job Requirements:
- Completion of a bachelor's or master's degree in public health, health administration, health science, nutrition or a related field and three years of related experience.
- Registrant of the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
*Related experience must include three (3) or more years in each of the following:
- Project management, contract management, and budget management experience.
- Experience working effectively with peers, professional groups, government and non-government agencies (federal and provincial).
- Experience in planning, developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating policies and programs.
- Experience withresearch synthesis and/or data collection, including using, accessing and managing data and databases.
Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:
- A master's degree in public health, health administration, health science, nutrition or a related field.
- Applicants with four (4) or more years of experience in each of the job requirements.
- Applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
For questions regarding this position, please contact natalie.laframboise@gov.bc.ca
About this Position:
Posting amended (April 18, 2024): Hiring manager's email address amended.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
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