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Surrey RCMP Special Victims Unit (SVU) Community-based Victim Support Worker

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Job Summary   

A 3-year contract working in collaboration with the Surrey RCMP Special Victims Unit. Key responsibilities include risk assessment, safety planning as well as orientation and accompaniment to hospital, police and court. The support worker plays an important role liaising with key community stakeholders to increase the safety of child*, youth and adult survivors of sexual assault and/or exploitation.

This position reports to Surrey Women’s Centre’s Executive Director but works under the guidance of the of the Surrey RCMP Special Victim’s Unit on a day-to-day basis. This position works in the main Surrey RCMP detachment.

Hours of Work:

35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Provides crisis intervention, risk assessments and safety planning and ongoing support.
  2. Provides orientation and accompaniment to hospital, police, court and other community resources.
  3. Provides information and referrals to appropriate community resources.
  4. Participates in inter-agency case management meetings.
  5. Partners with key community stakeholders to develop and implement local training and coordination protocols.

Qualifications:

  1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience providing information, support and advocacy for women and children escaping violence using a feminist trauma-informed approach, or the equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Specific experience working with survivors of sexual assault and exploitation is an asset.
  2. Excellent working knowledge of the family law, criminal justice and child protection systems.
  3. Excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation, provincial and local coordination protocols.
  4. Knowledge of, and experience with, provincial and local coordination initiatives addressing violence against women and children is an asset.
  5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse clientele, including marginalized women who experience multiple barriers.
  6. Demonstrated experience in collaborative conflict resolution, negotiation and/or mediation.
  7. Ability to work independently and as a part of team in a police-based environment.
  8. Excellent computer and administrative skills, including working knowledge of MS Office.
  9. Valid BC driver’s license with safe driving record.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate is required to obtain and maintain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance throughout their employment.

Deadline:  

Apply now! Applications will be assessed as received.

Submit:      

Cover letter and resume to Sonya Boyce, sb@surreywomenscentre.ca (email applications only)

Life at BCIT Blogger Job Opportunity

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The “Life at BCIT” blog provides prospective students insight as to what life is like as a BCIT student. As one of our student bloggers/vloggers on BCIT News, you’ll have the opportunity to share your student life experience while at BCIT – your classes, challenges, triumphs and what you’re doing outside of school.

You’ll be able to contribute up to two posts a week and encouraged to contribute at least 2 pieces of content per month. Commitment start and end dates will vary depending on your program and activity at BCIT. Successful candidates will receive monetary compensation for their posts and social media activity.

Blog/vlog posts can be done anywhere with an Internet connection and web browser.

 

Qualifications

– Full-time or part-time BCIT student (minimum of 2 classes)

– Good communication/written skills

– Know how to make video for social media

– Availability and flexibility to make minimum number of posts each month

– Time management skills, dependable and reliable

– Student must be legally entitled to work in Canada

 

Responsibilities

– Publishing a minimum of 2 posts / month, including photos and/or video

– Available for social media takeovers

– Available on occasion for Facebook live video events

– Responding in a timely manner to questions/comments to your posts

– Announce new posts through your own social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.)

 

Compensation

Minimum 500 word blog post $40.00
Video 1: 1-3 minutes, one shot, talking head $40.00
Video 2: self-directed, 3-5 minutes, mix of multiple shots $60.00
Video 3: directed, pro editing, multiple shots $100.00
Social Post $10.00
Facebook Live event $25.00
Snapchat/Instagram takeover $20.00/day

 

Application information

Please email a short cover letter and resume as a Word or PDF document to: krystle_sivorot@bcit.ca

 

Practicum Opportunity with IIOBC

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Independent Investigations Office is looking for a practicum student to begin a 3 month practicum starting Spring/Summer 2017.

As an IIO practicum student your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and delivering a range of analytical products,
  • Researching, collating, reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing information from a variety of sources to develop products that assist management in decision making and provides guidance and recommendation to further investigations
  • Contributing to program planning related to investigative analysis involving unique qualitative, quantitative and socioeconomic analysis, using social science theory and advanced statistical methods to develop various investigative analytical products
  • Providing guidance to other personnel on the process for data extraction and compilation which is utilized for the investigative analytical function, as well as for the preparation of statistical reports and investigative reviews

What will you do?

  • Tasks depending on the project… may include:
    • literature reviews/reviewing occurrence reports
    • assisting with data collection and entry (e.g., interviewing, contacting outside agencies, surveys)
    • assisting with basic descriptive analyses
    • assisting with report writing
    • helping develop studies
    • tasks vary— depending on assignments and roles

Expect….

  • a busy office environment
  • to conduct research in the “real world”
  • lots of variety in your tasks
  • opportunities to learn about the world of policing
  • experience working with the IIO
  • a challenging and rewarding experience.

Please contact Patrick Neal via email only (Patrick_neal@bcit.ca) with a 2 page resume and 1 page cover letter.  In the cover letter address, explain why you are the ideal candidate for the IIO.  The screening process will include 1 interview with Patrick for short listing and then 1 interview with IIO panel. Also please visit the IIO website for more details about IIO.  Interested students need to apply by email before June 15, 2017.

 

3rd Annual Symposium on Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

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We invite you attend the 3rd Annual Symposium on Cyber Security and Digital Forensics hosted by Kwantlen Polytechnic University and IEEE Vancouver Joint Computer Chapter at Kwantlen Polytechnic University on May 26th  in the Richmond Melville Centre!

The Symposium will host key industry speakers from organizations including NSERC, Sierra Wireless, Vancouver Police Department, RCMP, City of Surrey, Fortinet, KPU, TELUS, SFU and UFV.

Sponsored  by NSERC.

FREE EVENT!

Link for registration:

http://bit.ly/2oxdKrd

Forensic Nurse Helps Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking Victims

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Human trafficking is a kind of modern day slavery.  Due to the illusive and violent nature of the crime, human trafficking is extremely hard to accurately quantify. Statistics Canada data between 2009 and 2014 showed there were 396 victims, however experts working to combat trafficking believe these numbers grossly underestimate the number of people who are trafficked.  Most human trafficking victims will need health care at some point in their exploitation, suffering from emotional trauma, physical, and sexual abuse.  Hence more than social services or police services, health care is the place where most persons who are trafficked can be identified.

Tara Wilkie is a forensic nurse examiner with the Fraser Health Authority in BC. “We can’t expect people to trust us when they’ve been in the most untrusting relationships”, she says about the women who’ve been trafficked.

Forensic Health Science instructor, Tara Wilkie is one of the three lead forensic nurse examiners with Fraser Health Authority in BC specialized in Human Trafficking.  “We know this is an epidemic,” says Wilkie, “and is much greater than we even understand.”  Wilkie says many trafficking victims “look like any other patient that comes into the emergency department.”

 

But there are some “red flags” the B.C.-based nurse says.  Persons who are trafficked can be going through an illness from a neglected injury, like broken bones, bruises, and burn marks, she says. Other signs such as mental health issues, sexually transmitted infections, being monitored on their phone, or ankle bracelet monitoring, etc. are indicators of the patients possibly are victims of human trafficking.   At Fraser Health in B.C., Tara Wilkie says once you’ve gained the trust of someone who has been trafficked, connecting them to those services can finally begin — by guiding them through the medical system, by starting the conversation with police, or shelters. It’s all about bridging the gaps that are hard to navigate on their own, she says.

As an effort to educate health care professionals and the general public, Tara and two of her colleagues designed and implemented a module for recognition of human trafficking for Fraser Health Authority and it is now accessible nationally.

Read more at CBC News’ Health-care workers learning to combat the ‘epidemic’ of human trafficking; and Fraser Health’s Online Learning Module in how to identify patients who have been trafficked.

BCRTC Video Analyst

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British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates two of Metro Vancouver’s three SkyTrain lines on behalf of TransLink, the regional transportation authority. Launched in 1986, SkyTrain is the first and one of the longest, fully-automated, driverless, rapid transit systems in the world. It boasts an average on-time service performance rating of 95 per cent and moves on average 250,000 passengers per weekday.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

The requirements for this job are acquired through a diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline, complemented by course work in accident causation, trending and analysis, statistics, video imaging clarifying, and digitizing analog signals, plus four (4) years of related experience in the field of Occupational Health and Safety, the insurance industry, or safety regulatory capacity.

Other Requirements:

  • Strong statistics and analytical skills to support analysis of injury claims, costs, and vehicle accidents
  • Strong technical skills and experience with video production & editing
  • Solid knowledge of the principles and practices of Occupational Health and Safety
  • Solid interpersonal skills to engage with all levels of management, as well as WSBC, and other stakeholders
  • Strong skills in standard office software and proficiency in other specialized software applications
  • Strong graphical presentation and reporting skills

Work Schedule:  40 hours per week.

How to Apply:

Please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

Instructions:  Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Closing Date: April 23, 2017

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying?  Please view the System Requirements & FAQ’s by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

See the full job posting and how to apply here. 

VPD Practicum Opportunity

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Vancouver Police Department’s Planning and Research Section is looking for practicum students to begin a 3 month practicum starting Spring/Summer 2017.

The primary responsibilities of the Section include:
• providing research, evaluation, and planning services to the Department;
• researching, developing, and maintaining policy;
• evaluating and assessing programs;
• assisting with a variety of quantitative and qualitative research assignments;
• researching, developing, and producing statistical reports;
• conducting internal process audits
• maintaining the VPD Regulations & Procedures Manual;
• Much more!
What will you do?
• Tasks depending on the project… may include:
• literature reviews/reviewing occurrence reports
• assisting with data collection and entry (e.g., interviewing, contacting outside agencies, surveys)
• assisting with basic descriptive analyses
• assisting with report writing
• helping develop studies
• tasks vary—so please contact us for examples of assignments and roles!
Expect a….
• a busy office environment with sworn and civilian members of the VPD
• research being done in the “real world”
• lots of variety in your tasks
• opportunities to learn about the world of policing
• experience working with the VPD
• a fun environment.
Please contact Dr. Jennie Gill at jennie.gill@vpd.ca or 604-717-2685 for more information. Also please visit the Vancouver Police Department website and the Planning and Research Section for more information. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript with the most current date and courses. Interested students need to apply by email as soon as possible.

Forensic Specialist-Toxicology

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Forensic Specialist-Toxicology (FLI-FSLS-02)

Reference number: RCM17J-017639-000068
Selection process number: 3-16-50-448-1

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Civilian Members)
Vancouver Region – Other locations (British Columbia)
$60,419 to $92,094

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Civilian Members)

Closing date: 8 May 2017 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online

 

Duties

  1. The continuity of exhibit material to maintain the integrity and establish the chain of custody of exhibits;
    2. Recording details of exhibit material analyses and comparisons for future reference and for the benefit of the court;
    3.  Planning, organizing and performing forensic science examinations and analyses;
    4.  Training understudies and outside agency personnel;
    5.  Giving expert testimony in court.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
1. A 4-year Bachelor of Science (or Quebec Equivalent) degree in Toxicology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, or Chemistry, from a recognized Canadian university.
2. Previous successful completion of university courses (graduate or undergraduate) in both in human physiology and pharmacology are required and mandatory.

Degree equivalency

Special Requirements/Abilities:
1. Above average oral and written communication skills.
2. Above average interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to plan and organize.
4. Demonstrated effective analytical and problem solving skills.
5. Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control measures used in exhibit examinations.
6. Willingness and ability to travel nationally is mandatory.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance – This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is responsible for the security clearance process.

The candidate must meet the Royal Canadian Mounted Police medical requirements. This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is responsible for the medical clearance process.

Promotion to FSLS-02 will be dependent upon successful completion of the alcohol or the drug component of the Toxicology Services Specialist understudy training program within the forensic laboratories.

 

For more information and how to apply, see the full job posting here.

Forensic Accountant

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The Law Society of British Columbia’s Forensic Accounting department is seeking an experienced Forensic Accountant for an 18 month term. The Forensic Accountant is responsible for completing investigative and forensic accounting files and other related support.

The duties of this position include:

  • Provide assistance to the Investigations, Monitoring & Enforcement department in the assessment of the complaint and determination of the scope of the work to be performed.
  • Investigate the books, records and accounts of the lawyer to determine whether there is evidence that the lawyer committed a discipline violation, breached Law Society Rules, the Legal Profession Act and/or the Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia.
  • Conduct the investigation from start to finish, including planning, executing, information collection, interviewing, analyzing and reporting. Apply investigative skills to collect information, analyze accounting transactions, spreadsheet modeling, electronic discovery, and present findings.
  • Write and author forensic investigation reports and schedules to assist the Investigations, Monitoring & Enforcement and Discipline departments in the complaint process.
  • Prepare adhoc schedules or summaries to assist others in understanding the facts.
  • Provide litigation support to the Discipline department by providing affidavits and oral evidence at a disciplinary hearing or interim proceeding, including cross-examination by opposing counsel.
  • Monitor the lawyer’s compliance with financial conditions imposed by the hearing panel and report any failures to comply with the disciplinary measures.
  • Support and assist departments with the interpretation of Law Society Rules, accounting procedures, and analysis of accounting issues.
  • Establish appropriate control and management procedures to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and preservation of all documents and other material that come into possession or are created during the course of an investigation, internal assist or litigation support. If needed, the chain of custody and appropriate record of all relevant information received orally should be maintained.
  • Such other duties as the Director of Trust Regulation may require.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a CPA Accounting Designation.
  • Must hold a DIFA, CFF, or CFE certification.
  • Minimum 10 years of accounting or auditing experience with at least 5 years of forensic accounting experience or fraud investigations.
  • Experience presenting evidence in the criminal or civil courts.
  • Superior report writing and document management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with accounting software used in law practices and electronic discovery software.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the application form below or email your cover letter and resume to personnel@lsbc.org with the subject line: Forensic Accountant (18 month term). The closing date for this competition is April 28, 2017. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is located at the Law Society of British Columbia office in the Yaletown area of Vancouver, BC.

845 Cambie Street

Vancouver, British Columbia

V6B 4Z9

 

See the full job posting here.

Upcoming BCITSA Events

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Canadian Armed Forces – Employer Info Session

Wed, April 26, 4:30 – 5:30pm

BCIT Burnaby campus, SW1 – 3150
Opportunities with the Canadian Armed Forces range from intelligence officers to nursing officers to military police to clerks to pilots.

Come learn about opportunities after graduation as well as opportunities to have your education funded while completing your program. The Canadian Armed Forces offers paid education programs to help you get the education you need for the job you’ve dreamed of. A career with the Canadian Armed Forces comes with distinct benefits, such as free medical and dental coverage for you and your family, as well as a competitive salary and full pension. RSVP to secure your spot and make your sign-in process quicker for you.

 

Crossroads International – Employer Recruitment Table

Tues, May 2, 9:00am – 12:00pm

BCIT Burnaby campus, SE6 near TELUS Theatre

Crossroads International is an international development organization that works with local partners in West Africa, Southern Africa and Bolivia to create a more equitable and sustainable world.  Supported by hundreds of volunteers each year, Crossroads leverages expertise and resources to support women and girls to claim their rights and to enable communities to overcome poverty.

Drop by SE6 near the TELUS Theatre to learn about opportunities for international volunteering, international internships, professional development, and international development.  Return air tickets and modest living allowance provided.