Injury Prevention Specialist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking an Injury Prevention Specialist to lead and coordinate injury prevention initiatives across the North Island, with an emphasis on partnerships and community engagement. The role requires collaboration with leadership, stakeholders, and a team to promote health, safety, and policy development.

The position involves in-office work with travel across multiple sites, and a requirement for 3 days per week in the Campbell River or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in population health, social sciences with content in injury prevention, health promotion, and/or policy analysis and/or community development.
• Five to seven years recent relevant experience with a focus on facilitating integrated approaches to injury prevention, community health promotion or health protection.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of initiatives and collaborations that promote and protect health and prevent injury for the people of the Island Health region.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external partners/stakeholders to develop and implement injury prevention initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders, evaluate programs, and contribute to policy development and training.
• May supervise assigned team members and manage project plans to achieve objectives.

Skills

Equity lens

Partnerships

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Facilitation

Data integration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in population health

Experience with program evaluation

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0830-1630

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$46.55 - $66.91

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 19 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

This position leads the implementation of initiatives and collaborations that successfully promote and protect health and prevent injury for the people of the Island Health region, as determined by the Leadership team of the Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer and its partners/stakeholders. The position leads and contributes to reducing the burden caused by injuries in the public.

The Injury Prevention Specialist contributes to safety and injury prevention related activities, including partnership development, stakeholder and community engagement, evaluation, policy development and training. Works collaboratively with team members and community partners to carry out project plans and achieve objectives related to the project(s); as required/appropriate, may be responsible to lead, manage and supervise assigned team members. Most fundamentally, the position is dedicated to coordinating and collaborating with internal and external partners/stakeholders to develop and implement injury prevention initiatives which align with strategic priorities.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor's Degree in population health, social sciences with content in injury prevention, health promotion, and/or policy analysis and/or community development.

Five to seven years recent relevant experience (including experience with program evaluation) with a focus on facilitating integrated approaches to injury prevention, community health promotion or health protection.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Applies an equity approach to research, recommendations and work plans.
• Exceptional strength in fostering and developing partnerships and relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven conflict management skills at an individual and team level.
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving to develop strategic, progressive, and creative solutions.
• Ability to organize work, make decisions, work well under pressure and meet deadlines in an environment subject to constantly changing priorities.
• Strong facilitation, education and knowledge translation skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders internally and within the community utilizing a variety of communication methods.
• Integrates pertinent data, best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.

This position serves the North Island. Office will be based in Campbell River or Courtney/Comox. A minimum of 3 days per week is required in office. The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.