Senior Scientist, Clinical Prevention Services - BC Centre for Disease Control

Senior Scientist, Clinical Prevention Services

BC Centre for Disease Control

Vancouver, BC

The Senior Scientist provides qualified expertise for Clinical Prevention Services, with a focus on supporting the Syphilis Action Plan, and advanced scientific input and expertise to public health initiatives at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC).

Designs projects and collaborates with the Service Line Scientific Director as well as with health care professionals within the BCCDC to design studies and to create models that target improved outcomes.

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 reports 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 prepare project charters.

Research and develop tools, templates and techniques for effective management of studies. Collaborate with investigators and other partners external to the BCCDC in developing and completing analyses and / or evaluations.

• Develop recommendations and policy advice by providing reports to the Service Line Scientific 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

Qualifications

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a PhD in relevant field and seven (7) years of related research training / experience.

You will also 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.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of stakeholders supported by an acute awareness of the impact of actions.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Demonstrated strong data and statistical problem-solving ability and judgment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in facilitating decisions and communications on input parameters into medical / scientific models.
• Demonstrated flexibility in responding to program and strategic priorities.
• 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).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

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, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such 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 psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Location : 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work : Monday Friday, 0830 - 1630

Requisition # 163143E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.

BCCDC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority () 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 :

PHSA and BCCDC are 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.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.

True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination.

Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.