Indigenous Educator, Chee Mamuk - BC Centre Disease Control
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
PHSA
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Community Health, Public Health, Healthcare Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Indigenous Educator, Chee Mamuk - BC Centre for Disease Control
Indigenous Educator, Chee Mamuk
BC Centre for Disease Control
Vancouver, BC
Pursuant to Section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.
Are you ready to make a difference? The BC Centre for Disease Control, a dynamic Provincial Health Services Authority program, seeks passionate individuals to join us in providing provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention, and consultation.
At our core, we aim to cultivate vibrant communities where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being—right where they live, work, learn, and play.
If you're driven by the desire to create positive change and contribute to healthier communities, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Apply now to join our innovative team and show your commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
BCCDC values lived experience within Indigenous communities, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.
Working under the direction of the Program Supervisor, Chee Mamuk, the Educator’s responsibilities include; contacting Indigenous organizations and communities across BC to promote, plan, arrange and facilitate/provide culturally appropriate, community based STI/HIV awareness, education and training events within the communities or organization; facilitate community based STI/HIV needs assessments; ensuring evaluation of Chee Mamuk program services and providing evaluation assistance for other community based STI/HIV programs/services;
representing Chee Mamuk at professional development sessions and on advisory committees with Chee Mamuk partners; preparing monthly work plans and service reports; assist Program Manager in other duties as required.
What you’ll do
Works both independently and in conjunction with Program Supervisor to plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate community-based workshops, awareness activities, best practice models, and specialized training courses that ensure the successful delivery of culturally sensitive HIV/STI education to Indigenous groups throughout the province.Reviews and updates Indigenous HIV and STI materials for currency and correctness to ensure effective program implementation.Plans, develops, produces, implements, and evaluates culturally sensitive programming and learning materials appropriate to BC Indigenous groups and communities on and off reserve.Provides consultation to Indigenous and other groups to reach decisions, develop, and implement strategies on Indigenous HIV and STI education and awareness.Represents Chee Mamuk on committees or advisory boards and/or presentations at conferences to professional groups (Indigenous and non Indigenous).Works both independently and in conjunction with Program Supervisor to manage contracts and grant expenditures for Indigenous HIV positive speakers and other relevant contracts.Participates in quality and safety initiatives, accreditation and other PHSA initiatives as appropriate.Performs other related duties as assigned.What you bring
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a health or education related discipline from a recognized program is an asset or equivalent work experienceTwo (2) years recent related experience providing training, preferably with one (1) year experience teaching with Indigenous people & communities. Experience working with Indigenous communities and working with rural, isolated, and remote communities.Valid BC Driver’s License; be able to travel extensively and willing to work weekends/evenings and in adverse conditions.Must have Indigenous ancestrySkills & Knowledge
Broad knowledge and experience of instructional methods, curriculum design and development techniques.Broad knowledge of STI/HIV.Broad knowledge of Indigenous communities’ social, historical, jurisdictional, and cultural issues, and Indigenous views on health/disease/sexuality/wellness.Broad knowledge of…
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