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Job Opportunity - Regional Manager, Health and Resource Development

June 02, 2020
Position Summary

The Regional Manager, Health and Resource Development is responsible for the management and operations of the Office of Health and Resource Development (including the regional air quality program). The role is responsible for providing regional leadership and strategic direction for NH in the area of assessing the impact of industrial resource development on health. The incumbent takes a lead role in liaising or partnering with NH leaders, companies and other jurisdictions across the region, ensuring a strong, consistent health influence in responses to agencies seeking information on the impacts of development and air quality on the health of the public. This role works as a coordinator to help build a common understanding of how industrial developments and air quality will impact Northern communities as well as other parts of the health system. The incumbent participates as a member of the Public Health Senior Leadership Team and works closely with Chief Operating Officers, Medical Health Officers, Health Service Administrators and other key individuals to advance Northern Health’s Industry Strategy.
 
Qualifications

- Bachelor of Sciences degree in Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or relevant health or environmental discipline, e.g., air quality;
- Seven (7) to ten (10) years related experience in Health Protection services, including experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation;
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in human health risk assessments, environmental assessments, health impact assessments, or similar technical health assessments;
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Possession of a valid BC Drivers License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of human health risk assessments, health impact assessments and environmental assessments.
- Knowledge of the value of the options of health risk management under various scenarios.
- Demonstrated ability to access scientific information and to conduct literature reviews.
- Demonstrated development of scientific expertise.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of research methodology and analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships.
- Ability to facilitate consensus, negotiate and influence others.
- Ability to work independently and in complex environments.
- Ability to research, analyze and problem-solve complex issues applying evidence-based innovations.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and tasks, and anticipate and respond to changing priorities or emerging opportunities.
- Demonstrates political and organizational sensitivity.
- Highly motivated with a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including presentations to community groups, other health authority departments and other government department personnel.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated writing skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with skill, tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and be an effective positive influencer.
- Ability to use related computer applications.
- Ability to travel.

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