February 2012

BC Association of Aborigianl Friendship Centres

Aboriginal Health Policy Analyst

The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) is seeking a fulltime Aboriginal Health Policy Analyst.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide health related policy development support to the BCAAFC and its member Friendship Centres;  
• Draft briefing notes, discussion papers, and proposals on behalf of the BCAAFC;
• Support Friendship Centres for increased Aboriginal health programming; 
• Work with the First Nations Health Society (FNHS) and provincial and federal partners on the implementation of health-related initiatives out of the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan (TFNHP)
• Represent the BCAAFC on Aboriginal health-related planning committees and working groups

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work with government and Aboriginal  organizations
• Strong policy development skills and experience;
• Extensive knowledge of Aboriginal cultures and history with a demonstrated knowledge of cultural protocols;
• Knowledge of health related programs and services in urban Aboriginal communities;
• Excellent written and oral skills and advanced IT capabilities;
• Ability to work in a team environment and work collaboratively with other staff members in the organization

Qualifications

• Minimum of undergraduate degree in Political Science, Humanities, Health Sciences or other related program area;
• Professional written and oral communications skills
• Extensive experience working with Aboriginal communities and organizations
• Must have a minimum of 4 years experience in a related employment field
• Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.

 Submit resume and a cover letter to:

Warren Clarmont, Senior Policy Analyst

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

#200 – 506 Fort St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E6
Fax: (250) 388-5502   Ph: (250) 388-5522 Email: wclarmont@bcaafc.com

Deadline:  4:30 pm February 24th, 2012 – late applications will not be considered.