Temporary Human Rights, Equity & Health Policy Officer 0.5 Education Officer 0.5

The BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) is a strong, dynamic voice for nurses and nursing in British Columbia, representing more than 45,000 members. BCNU provides collective agreement negotiation and support to its members, as well as professional and advocacy services in the field of research, clinical practice, leadership and education. As the voice of the nursing profession in the province, we advocate for nurses and patients to ensure safe, quality, public health care for all.

Job Title: Human Rights, Equity & Health Policy Officer (0.5 FTE)
                 Education Officer (0.5 FTE)
                 Temporary Full-Time (Maternity Leave)

Posting #: USW-008-24

Bargaining Unit: USW 2009

Pay Grade: 5 ($8,134.83/month)

Position Overview

This is a hybrid position, fulfilling both a Human Rights, Equity and Health Policy Officer and Education Officer role. This position serves as a resource for the union around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and health policy. This position is also responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of BCNU’s education program; advising on the design of curriculum so that it incorporates a human rights and equity (HR&E) lens; facilitating courses; providing education-related advice to management, colleagues, and members; acting as a resource person to the Union’s Council as required; and liaising with other organizations and institutions engaged in promoting HR&E and leadership education.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops (with others), implements, and monitors a strategy for advancing human rights and equity (HR&E), within our own organization and within the workplaces and communities of our diverse membership.
• Provides facilitation, coaching and operational support to BCNU’s HR&E caucuses and the members who lead them, in accordance with their needs and stage of group/leadership development. Directly supports capacity building within the caucuses through involvement (as deemed mutually appropriate) in their planning, outreach and project activities.
• Fosters relationships with internal BCNU partners that strengthen support for the work and encourage broad participation in, identification with, and commitment to BCNU’s HR&E efforts.
• Builds relationships with counterparts in other Unions and organizations, engaged in equity and diversity work, in order to keep informed of initiatives, trends and approaches in equity education and promotion, and to build strategic alliances to advance the overall work of HR&E.
• Assists in organizing BCNU’s annual HR&E and Practice Conferences, establishing the theme, design, agenda, and speakers.
• Plays a lead educator/developer role in relation to BCNU’s equity efforts, active in course development, strategy and process design, materials creation (concepts and writing/production), development of e-tools, etc.
• Is actively located within the Education team, attending department meetings, contributing as a skilled educator to the team’s overall visioning and pedagogical activities, and advancing the integration of HR&E into all work of the department. Contributes to the design, delivery, and project work of the Education team.
• Works directly with steward teams, providing education and team building support, as assigned by the Coordinator, Education.
• Keeps in regular contact and connection with the Servicing Department and the Sr. Education Officers to ensure current knowledge of relevant collective agreements and labour relations issues. 
• Attends GAC/Tech meetings.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of reports to the governing Council. Provides active support to committees of Council on equity promotion, steward recruitment and retention, member engagement, and steward/leadership development.
• Liaises with other organizations and institutions engaged in labour and leadership education. Enhances the effectiveness of the team’s work through self-directed and team-engaged professional learning, and linking with counterparts in other Unions, organizations, and institutions.
• Monitors and analyzes legislative and regulatory developments and identifies issues of interest or concern to BCNU members and drafts reports/backgrounders as required.
• Communicates with organizations concerning health and nursing issues.
• Promotes BCNU priorities regarding healthcare and nursing policies.
• Writes and/or edits relevant committee/policy communication with members.  Develops policy papers as required.
• Contributes policy news to BCNU publications.                    
• Provides work direction to assigned administrative staff. Establishes clear timelines and systems for any production and administrative work required to support activities. Participates in the efficient and cooperative use of resources and personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Why BCNU?

BCNU values, respects and protects diversity. We take pride in representing a diverse membership and staff. We offer an inclusive and supportive workplace with opportunities for career development and professional advancement as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a passionate and committed team, we’d like to hear from you!