Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Operations, the Community Health Specialist (CHS) works collaboratively with all levels and disciplines of Fraser Health staff, as well as, with diverse community groups, service providers and municipal, regional and provincial governments in the delivery of healthy living strategies, programs and initiatives. In accordance with the vision and values of Fraser Health (FH) and guided by the Healthy Families BC Policy Framework, the Community Health Specialist utilizes community development and community engagement skills to initiate, develop, coordinate and support community health initiatives. The CHS fosters associated community and organizational capacity building to facilitate a collaborative community approach in program planning, service delivery, and policy development as related to healthy communities and the social determinants of health. The position plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates local popu...