Tobacco Reduction Coordinator

Come work as a Tobacco Reduction Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Vancouver BC! Apply now to join the team!

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 VCHs commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety Anti-Racism Equity Diversity and Inclusion and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors 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. Drivers license.
• Criminal Records review required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

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

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with 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

At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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