Drug Checking Technician

Job title: Drug Checking Technician

Job description: Come work as a Drug Checking Technician with the Overdose Outreach Team in Vancouver, BC!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Drug Checking Technician to join the Overdose Outreach Emergengy Response Team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Drug Checking Technician with VCH, you will:

• Operate a mobile drug checking and harm reduction service which includes implementation and utilization of a range of drug checking technologies, the provision of support to peer staff and the provision of harm reduction education that will assist people who use drugs to understand drug checking results, learn about safer drug use and to connect to community resources.
• Receive client feedback, and inquiries and respond as appropriate.
• Complete and maintain accurate and related records and documentation.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, three (3) years’ recent, related experience in a public health or health services area overseeing a harm reduction program and knowledge of substance use or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of harm reduction issues.
• Demonstrated ability to remain neutral, non-judgmental and professional to support and provide service to marginalized and vulnerable client populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of substance use, addiction and stigma and their impact on a community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety and trauma informed practice.
• Demonstrated understanding of the confidentiality and sensitivity of the role and that any breach is cause for termination.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and the ability to learn new technologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and current database applications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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