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The Canada Border Services Agency would like to remind travellers that border measures remain in place for travellers entering or returning to Canada and that they should get informed and understand their obligations as they make their travel plans.

December 22, 2021 Vancouver, British Columbia Canada Border Services Agency

As of December 21, unless specifically exempted, all travellers must take a pre-entry COVID-19 molecular test before arriving in Canada, regardless of how long they were away .

Tests taken in-Canada will no longer be accepted. In other words, the pre-entry test must be performed in a country other than Canada within 72 hours of arrival at the land border or within 72 hours of a scheduled flight departure.
Travellers must either have a negative pre-entry COVID-19 molecular test result taken no more than 72 hours before arriving in Canada or a previous positive test result taken between 14 and 180 days before departure to Canada.
Antigen tests, often called “rapid tests” are not accepted.

The Government of Canada continues to advise all Canadians to avoid non-essential travel outside of Canada at this time. Now is not the time to travel.

In British Columbia:

Given the ongoing situation in British Columbia, certain fully vaccinated B.C. residents will not have to take a pre-entry COVID-19 molecular test before coming back to Canada. This refers to residents:

who must travel to the U.S. by land to access or purchase goods or services, and
who are absent from Canada for no more than 24 hours.

The exemption also applies to unvaccinated children under 12 years of age entering with one of their fully vaccinated parents, step-parents, guardians or tutors and a person with a contraindication to vaccination.

Travellers should ensure they are only within the U.S. for the required period to access or purchase goods and services and return to Canada as soon as possible, without any unnecessary stops. Those who attend social visits, events or functions would therefore not be exempt from the pre-arrival testing requirement. Travellers should also continue to follow all local, provincial/territorial and public health guidance including masking in public, and maintaining social distancing.

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Those who cross the border to ensure that essential services and economic supply chains continue, including truck drivers, remain exempted from the pre-entry test, quarantine and in-Canada test, but must continue to submit their mandatory information in ArriveCAN before arriving in Canada.

The Government of Canada understands the significant damage and upheaval that has been caused by the flooding situation in B.C. Should a border services officer determine that the traveller entered the U.S. and does not meet the exemption requirements upon their return to Canada, travellers will be referred to Public Health Agency of Canada officials who will assess next steps and determine the appropriate public health measures the traveller must follow.

Travellers should check if they are eligible to enter Canada and meet all entry requirements before heading to the border.

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What you need to know about B.C.'s travel restrictions

The province has issued orders curbing intraprovincial travel to try to slow the spread of covid-19.

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Travel restrictions announced earlier by B.C. Premier John Horgan were formalized under the provincial Emergency Program Act on Friday, April 23, becoming effective immediately.

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said the new orders are meant to limit non-essential travel and curb the spread of COVID-19.

The restriction will be in place at least until the end of the May 24 long weekend because, according to Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, that's when the province expects to have vaccinated 60 per cent of B.C.'s adult population.

Where do the restrictions apply?

The government has created three zones based roughly on health regions between which non-essential travel is prohibited:

The Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley (Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health areas).
Vancouver Island (Island Health).
Northern and Interior regions (Northern health and Interior Health).

For the purposes of the travel restrictions, a portion of the Vancouver Coastal Health region north of the Sunshine Coast, including Bella Coola, will be considered part of the combined Northern and Interior regions, as will the District of Hope and the Central Coast.

What kind of travel is limited?

Restrictions are mostly meant to target recreational travellers, according to Horgan and Farnworth.

B.C. residents cannot book accommodations or camping sites outside their zone. Operators will cancel any bookings that have already been made and B.C. Parks will refund anyone with a provincial camping site reservation outside of their zone.

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BC Ferries has stopped accepting bookings for recreational vehicles such as campers and trailers. The ferry service is contacting passengers with existing reservations to ensure they are essential travellers. No extra sailings will be added this year for the May long weekend.

"This order is to ensure that people stop traversing large parts of the province," Farnworth said. "Go hiking, go camping, but do it locally."

What is considered essential travel?

Attending school or work.
Transporting commercial goods.
Returning to a principal residence.
Accessing child care.
Using health care or assisting someone in obtaining health care.

Can I travel within my zone?

Yes, you can travel within your zone although Horgan urged citizens to stay close to home for the next five weeks.

"We're asking people to use their common sense," said the premier.

Will there be roadside checks?

Yes. Farnworth said roadside checkpoints could be set up in places like Hope where three highways branch off to connect the Fraser Valley with the Interior, and at ferry terminals connecting the B.C. mainland and Vancouver Island.

He compared the monitoring of travellers to the province's CounterAttack program, where police stop vehicles in an attempt to nab drunk drivers.

Are there penalties for not following the orders?

Yes, individuals can receive a violation ticket of $575 for breaking the orders. Farnworth said new legislation is coming to give authorities greater power to collect the fines.

No roadblocks coming between Vancouver and Burnaby, public safety minister promises

What about out-of-province travellers?

The provincial government says it will be erecting new border signs along the B.C.-Alberta border, reminding people to stay within their own province if travel isn't essential. At this point, there will be no checkpoints.

Horgan said he's grateful that other provinces are encouraging their residents to stay home, adding that anyone trying to book accommodations from outside of B.C. over the next five weeks won't be able to do so.

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Effective October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Act came into effect in Canada, allowing for legal purchase, use, and possession of cannabis for personal purposes. WestJet would kindly like to remind you that crossing international borders with cannabis remains illegal and guests are responsible for ensuring they follow all laws and regulations as it pertains to cannabis. Holding a medical authorization for cannabis in any country, including Canada, does not grant the ability to take cannabis into or out of Canada. Please refer to the following Government of Canada website for additional information and resources.

Travel to Canada – Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Canada has introduced a new entry requirement, known as an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). If you are a foreign traveller and you do not require a visa to travel to Canada, you're expected to apply online for an eTA before travelling to Canada by air. Exceptions include U.S. citizens and any travellers who currently hold a valid visa.

The application process is affordable, doesn’t take long to complete, and in most cases the eTA will be granted within minutes of applying. To apply and find out more, visit Canada.ca/eTA .

ID requirements for travel within Canada

You must have valid (not expired) identification to take any flight within Canada. Adhering to the Secure Air Travel Regulations, WestJet will not allow you to fly if you do not have proper, valid ID. In addition, the name on your identification must match the name on your airline reservation or boarding pass. Public Safety Canada has information available on its Documents Needed for Air Travel webpage. For more information on all ID requirements please visit WestJet.

Gender X Passports

On June 4, 2019 the Government of Canada began issuing Canadian passports using the code X in the gender field for non-binary Canadians.

WestJet welcomes the government’s announcement and is currently making changes to our systems and processes to fully support non-binary gender guests for domestic and international travel.

Until WestJet has completed the system upgrades to support the code X in the gender field you may be asked to provide your gender information as either male or female at time of booking and check-in.

Please visit the government of Canada’s website for further guidance on travelling with a gender X passport.

Boeing 737 MAX

WestJet returned the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to service in January of 2021 after months of rigorous testing and safety checks. We understand you may have questions about the MAX, and we want you to feel informed and confident when flying with us. Read more on our 737 MAX info page.

Serious Threat: African Swine Fever

African Swine Fever is a serious viral disease affecting pigs that could harm the Canadian pork industry and Canada’s economy.

The disease can be spread very easily through pork products, as well as contaminated clothing and/or footwear.

Do not bring pork products to Canada. If you do, the Canada Border Services Agency will take them away for safe disposal.

Every passenger must declare all food, plant and animal products brought to Canada to a border services officer upon arrival. Failure to do so will have consequences, and may include a $1300 fine.

Travellers must also advise if they have recently visited a farm outside of Canada. Find out more on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s website at www.inspection.gc.ca

Insecticide spraying

As a Canadian registered air carrier, WestJet is required by several countries to spray insecticide in the flight deck and guest cabin prior to traveling to those countries. This is a preventative measure against the importation of foreign insects that may carry disease or damage crops.

WestJet uses Permethrin #216, an insecticide approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) for application onboard commercial aircraft. According to the WHO, short-term exposure when spraying this insecticide has not been found to cause any adverse health effects.

More information on disinsection can be found on the Transport Canada website at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/standards/commerce-ohs-disinsection-westjet-2094.htm or at the U.S. Department of Transportation website at: https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/spray .

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You can help create a great experience for everyone on board by consuming liquor responsibly.

It is our duty to let you know that it is unlawful to consume your own alcohol in the airport prior to departure and onboard any WestJet flight. If you would like to enjoy a drink on board, our aircraft are licensed to serve alcohol. To ensure the safety of all guests and crew, if you are believed to be impaired by alcohol or drugs, before your flight, our crew has the right to deny you boarding.

Canadian Aviation Regulations prohibit us from allowing any guest to board our aircraft when there are reasonable grounds to believe the person's faculties are so impaired by alcohol or a drug that they may present a hazard to the aircraft or to guests.

High volume of Sargassum (seaweed) in Mexico and the Caribbean

If you are travelling to Mexico and the Caribbean in the near future, it’s possible you will encounter a higher-than-normal volume of sargassum (seaweed). Please note; at any time of year, multiple locations can be affected, and the amount this year is above average.

WestJet and WestJet Vacations want you to be aware - before you book - of the possibility of sargassum during your vacation.

Hotels in the affected areas use different methods for removal of sargassum that may wash up on the beach. In some regions, beaches are considered natural reserves or protected areas, and there are limitations on what action hotels connected to these beaches are able to take.

Allergy notification for all WestJet flights

We kindly ask that any guest allergic to nuts or peanuts, nut products or tree nuts, self identifies at the time of booking, at check-in and notifies inflight crew upon boarding any of our aircraft. WestJet food products do not directly contain peanut and/or derivatives; however, some items may contain traces of peanuts from manufacturing processes.

Travelling with portable self-balancing recreational scooters (lithium battery powered) is prohibited

Please be advised that due to safety concerns; hoverboards, powerboards, airwheels and other self-balancing lithium battery powered scooters are forbidden from transport on any WestJet or WestJet Encore flight, in carry-on, checked baggage or cargo. The safety and comfort of our guests is a top priority and this rule will stand until further notice.

Keep yourself safe from fraud by being aware of the tactics scammers use. If you think you’ve been the target of fraud, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

Email phishing, fake ads, fake social media accounts, and telephone scams are used to lure people into giving out personal information such as credit card numbers and account login credentials. These scams impersonate trusted brands to appear authentic.

How to protect yourself from fraud

Keep your username and password confidential — a real WestJet representative will never ask for this information
If you need to contact us, always use our official toll-free number
Keep your credit card information confidential (outside of making a purchase from a trusted, secure website or phone line)
Avoid clicking links or opening attachments in unsolicited emails
Consider adding “ call control ” to your phone plan

How to spot common types of fraud

Email phishing scams.

Phishing involves sending phony email messages to trick recipients into sharing sensitive information. These scams often ask for personal information such as usernames, passwords and email addresses — WestJet will never ask you to share any of this information through an email. Phishing scams may also make a false claim that your account is in urgent need of attention. Links in these emails will take you to a spoofed site, used to steal your credit card, account or other personal information. Avoid clicking on any attachments to these emails as they may have viruses or spyware.

Signs of a phony email are:

a false claim you’ve won a prize or flight
a false claim there’s a problem with your account that needs "fixing"
the existence of typos or poor grammar, spellings such as "Westjet" instead of "WestJet"

The fraudster’s email address might look authentic, and the message may have official-looking links or documents and have our company colours and logo. If you have any doubts, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre .

Fraudulent online surveys and flight giveaways

There are scammers pretending to represent WestJet who — in exchange for completing a survey and sharing it with your social network — claim they cheap sell flight tickets or give them away for free. These are often posts created by a fake WestJet account on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, with the intent of gaining a large following and selling the account for profit.

If you’re interacting with us on social media, make sure it’s an official WestJet account:

Twitter: @WestJet

Facebook: @westjet

LinkedIn: WestJet

Instagram: @westjet

Snapchat: @westjet

Search engine ads

Scammers will buy ad space on Google or other search engines to target people searching terms like “WestJet contact info” with the intent of providing false contact information. Once you call the number provided in these fraudulent ads, the scammers will impersonate a WestJet representative and try to steal credit card numbers, personal information, or account credentials. Fake ads like this can be found on social networks like Facebook as well.

If you’re searching for our contact information via Google, Bing or any other search engine, take care to avoid clicking on any listings identified as ads.

Social media ads

Fraudsters will use fake social media contests or giveaways to solicit personal information from “winners” or to gain social media followers, with the intention of selling the social media account. These tactics will often require you to follow a specific social media account and/or to share something with your friends on Facebook or followers on Instagram in exchange for a free flight or vacation package.

While WestJet does offer the chance to win flights or vacation packages from time to time, we will always comply with sweepstakes laws by providing contest eligibility requirements, a contest end date and a link to the official contest rules.

Phone scams

Auto-dialer scam.

Scammers will auto-dial thousands of numbers at once. If you answer their call, you’ll be transferred to a live person in an attempt to steal credit card or other personal information.

Misdial traps

Guests trying to reach WestJet by phone have found themselves in the ‘Misdial Trap’ — a scheme used by fraudsters to profit off people misdialing our phone number. Fraudsters will then pose as WestJet employees to steal personal information and credit card details.

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Toll-free: 1-877-952-0100

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Toll-free: 1-866-693-7853

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Vaughn Palmer: Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the decision to end the public health emergency for COVID was all her own.

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VICTORIA — The end of B.C.’s COVID vaccination requirement for health-care workers provoked an outpouring of cynicism from all three opposition parties Friday.

“The NDP only acted because they felt the heat of the upcoming election and the relentless pressure from the Conservative Party,” said B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad.

B.C. United leader Kevin Falcon thought his party deserved the credit for the switch.

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“I’ve emphasized that we were the only jurisdiction in North America still punishing those critically needed workers,” said Falcon. “So what changed? Did some new science magically appear? Or is a looming election the only reason they’ve shifted direction?”

Green party leader Sonia Furstenau likewise accused the New Democrats of playing politics with vaccinations.

“This announcement is an acknowledgement that they long ago abandoned science and evidence as their driving principles in decision making,” she said.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry was prepared for that line of attack from the opposition parties.

Two weeks ago, she demonstrated her independence by telling the New Democrats what they didn’t want to hear on safer supply drugs — to provide expanded access without a prescription.

On Friday, she told reporters that the decision to end the public health emergency for COVID and rescind the vaccination mandate for health-care workers was all her own work as well.

“To be very clear, it’s my determination when the conditions are met for a public health emergency,” said Henry. “When is the right time (to lift it) has nothing to do with any of the decisions of government or other factors in that sense.”

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“It probably, maybe, could have been a few months ago,” she conceded. “There is still some uncertainty about whether we were going to see a spring wave with some of the changes we were seeing in the U.S. But it really needs to be as soon as reasonably possible.”

Yet “COVID is still with us,” as Health Minister Adrian Dix acknowledged at the same news conference.

If another, more-virulent strain emerged, would Henry be prepared to restore pandemic restrictions, even if an election campaign were underway?

“Absolutely,” she insisted. “If we see a major change in the virus that causes more severe illness breakthrough in people who have protection now from vaccines and from previous infections, then yeah, we would need to put in place additional measures again requiring vaccination. We may require updated COVID vaccines if the situation changes. That’s part of the role that we play.”

Note, however, that when the COVID case count surged in the fall of 2020, Henry did not toughen restrictions until after the votes were cast in the snap election called by then-Premier John Horgan.

Henry also addressed the matter of health-care workers who were fired for refusing to get vaccinated.

With the lifting of the vaccination requirement, they will be able to reapply for their jobs. But starting immediately, the province will require all health-care workers to register their vaccination status for vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles, influenza, whooping cough and hepatitis B.

Henry said during the pandemic that health-care workers who don’t believe in the efficacy of vaccines should pursue a different career, and that is still her view.

“That has been my view for many, many years,” she said Friday. “Immunization is one of the most important global public health measures that we have that has increased life expectancy, protected children, protected vulnerable people in our health-care system. So I absolutely believe that if you are going to be part of our public health-care system, that we have a moral and ethical obligation to take those scientifically proven methods that protect us so that we can continue to go to work and protect those people that we care for.”

The health minister disputed opposition party suggestions that the end of the vaccination mandate would open up many opportunities to restaff the province’s beleaguered emergency wards and other key positions in the health-care system.

“The total number of people affected (meaning ‘fired’) by the vaccine mandate was 2,692,” he told reporters. “The majority of those were casual workers. Only about 630 were full-time workers. A very small subset of that were doctors and nurses and health sciences professionals.”

In the entire Northern Health Authority, two full-time nurses and one part-timer were fired for refusing vaccination. In Providence Health there was one part-time nurse in total, said Dix.

Dix said a refusal to get vaccinated would no longer be a firing offence in the health-care system. But he cautioned that it might mean a change of working conditions in the event of an outbreak of one of the vaccine-preventable diseases.

“Health-care workers who are not immunized may be subject to other action to ensure the safety of them, their coworkers and patients.”

Dix didn’t say what would happen to workers who refuse to register their vaccination status. But it will probably prolong the fight with the minority who dispute the efficacy of vaccines. The standoff will still be with us, like COVID itself.

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Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley has only been chair of the Metro Vancouver Board for a few weeks, but he's already facing public pushback.

It's been a rocky few months for the regional district's leadership, with the ballooning cost of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant and a spending scandal leading to the departure of Delta mayor and former chair George Harvie.

Hurley stepped into the role with a mandate to oversee an independent audit of the wastewater project and reign in the board's spending on international travel.

But the Burnaby mayor's choice to lead the audit – prominent developer William McCarthy – proved controversial.

"He generously stepped forward and made an offer to do this audit for us pro bono, and I thought that was important to bring forward to the board," Hurley said, before acknowledging anger from some board members that McCarthy had donated to Hurley's election campaign.

"He did donate to my campaign, but as far as I know, that's legal."

On Friday, the board voted unanimously to initiate an independent performance audit of the wastewater project. McCarthy will not be leading that effort.

Hurley also announced a pause on board and committee members' international travel, and stated the board's intent to proceed with a governance review.

Even B.C. Premier David Eby has weighed in on Metro Vancouver's ongoing issues, promising provincial intervention if the board proves unable to resolve them itself.

"If they fail to address this issue of bizarre and excessive spending at Metro, then the province will step in," Eby said.

When it was first announced back in 2011, the wastewater project was slated to cost $700 million.

The most recent price tag is $3.86 billion, more than five times the original projection. The goal of the audit will be to go over the last 15 years of planning and construction work to understand why the cost has ballooned so badly.

In a statement issued Friday, the regional district said the performance audit "will include retaining reputable, experienced external legal counsel to advise the board."

"The external legal counsel will work with lawyers representing Metro Vancouver in ongoing litigation related to the North Shore project to develop and recommend a scope of work, terms of reference, and a process for selecting an independent and qualified reviewer," the statement reads.

The board has not yet selected someone to lead the performance audit. Its next scheduled meeting is in September.

"We intend to make it a very independent process," Hurley said. "We are very confident in what we are doing, and it goes a long way to restore the confidence that is being questioned out there by Metro Vancouver residents."

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Administrative Assistant, Senior Leaders - BC Cancer - Vancouver

Administrative Assistant, Senior Leaders BC Cancer Vancouver, BC

The Administrative Assistant provides complex confidential administrative and secretarial support to the designated Senior Leader(s) and assists with the activities of multiple programs/departments including workload support and organization-wide activities, relevant human resource actions and subsequent projects and taking direction from other designated personnel as appropriate. The Administrative Assistant manages the day-to-day administrative operations and resolves day to day problems to ensure accurate and timely delivery of administrative service; analyzes, interprets and adapts guidelines; and works independently with minimal direction to balance priorities and workflow. Coordinates the flow of information, maintains the integrity and confidentiality of all information which flows through, and interacts with senior leaders, managers/directors and administrative support staff across the senior leaders portfolio and the organization to convey information and professionally represent the interests of the programs/departments/services and the senior leader(s) utilizing strong persuasion and communication abilities and the exchange of information. Attends and records senior management meetings, arranges travel and accommodation, coordinates meeting logistics, submits HR and Finance information, and maintains office equipment and supplies. Designs, creates and maintains correspondence, documents, presentations, orientation packages, and spreadsheets (including data entry) for authorization by the management team; processes confidential and sensitive documents; and drafts and evaluates operating procedures for the assigned areas.

What you’ll do

Maintains a consistently updated and accurate appointment schedule for the senior leader and others as required. Coordinates meetings ensuring well-defined and timely agendas, identification of and notification to interested parties, compilation of background information and supporting materials and preparation of packages/summary documents to assist in decision making and meeting facilitation. Coordinates administrative meeting logistics and makes catering, travel and accommodation arrangements. Attends and acts as a recorder for confidential meetings such as senior management meetings and follows-up on action items and in-services as required.
Responds to verbal and written communication and liaises internally and externally by screening requests and inquiries, making a determination on the importance/urgency of the request, providing a response and/or forwarding to the designated Leader or other senior staff for reply. Liaises with external organizations on behalf of the designated Leader to respond to and/or share information and ensure follow-up by relevant personnel on emergent issues. Effectively triages visitors, telephone calls, correspondence and incoming materials by screening and prioritizing for immediate attention, distributing as appropriate, taking and relaying messages, and directing visitors.
Provides work direction and guidance to support staff as needed and checks the work of others to ensure administrative needs of the area are met. Participates in the development and maintenance of administrative and clinical policies and to ensure all staff are aware of and adhere to policies and procedures.
Assists in budget development ensuring information is current and accurately compiled, monitors expenditures, ensures invoices are authorized to predetermined amounts and analyzes and reports variances for multiple departments/programs. Completes purchase requisitions/online purchasing and forwards for processing and ensures invoices are authorized for payment and submitted for payment.
Prepares and updates various documents including presentations, spreadsheets, correspondence, meeting minutes, and reports in an accurate and timely manner. Some material may be confidential or include information of a sensitive nature. Develops, organizes and maintains professional graphical presentations, including presentations given to groups outside of the organization. Utilizes a variety of software applications to ensure professional standards are maintained, relevant and current data is used and end product is appropriately and professionally formatted. Compiles information into structured reports.
Initiates follow-up processes with staff and others. Resolves day-to-day problems as required, evaluates operating procedures, and advises management as necessary. Provides project support, researches information, tracks statistical data, and compiles and analyzes data involving new projects and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures. Actively participates in team meetings and provides input to new policies, processes, quality improvement activities, and the development of strategies.
Designs and maintains filing and distribution systems for a variety of records and files including confidential information, such as personnel files, payroll files, financial information and other sensitive documents relating to the management of the programs/departments using methods that can be easily accessible to assigned staff.
Completes and submits eForms for designated Leaders; processes timekeeping for assigned staff; and liaises with Finance, Payroll and Human Resources as necessary.

What you bring

Qualifications:

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from a recognized post-secondary administrative assistant/secretarial program, additional course work in advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, and four (4) years' progressive experience supporting senior level management.
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including the ability to work with discretion in preparing and handling information of a confidential or sensitive nature. Ability to be discreet when handling human resource requests, time-sheets and follow-up maintenance.
Ability to organize and prioritize work, work under time pressures to meet deadlines and handle interruptions and changing priorities. Ability to analyze and interpret guidelines.
Ability to work independently and make decisions to determine appropriate action to take in handling inquiries.
Knowledge and ability to utilize related equipment and computerized software packages such as word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, scheduling, email, and internet applications at an advanced level. Demonstrated ability to record and transcribe minutes of meetings.
Ability to type 60 words per minute.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until August 1, 2024)

Salary Range: $55,677 - $73,076 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 1333 W Broadway Vancouver, BC V6H 4C1

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday- Friday; 0830-1630

Requisition Number: 169827E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

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Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of August 1, 2024 . If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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‘A serious situation’: Wildfire erupts in Williams Lake, state of local emergency declared

Smoke raises from a building in Williams Lake after reports of a wildfire in the community on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

By Hana Mae Nassar and Charlie Carey

Posted July 21, 2024 7:28 pm.

Last Updated July 22, 2024 7:04 am.

A state of local emergency has been declared in Williams Lake after a wildfire erupted in the community Sunday evening.

Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor confirmed to CityNews just before 9 p.m. that he had signed the declaration just hours after the fire was sparked.

He said the River Valley wildfire has everyone worried.

“There’s definitely a few structures that have been affected,” he explained, though he would not go into specifics.

“We are requesting people preserve water, stay out of the area, and stay calm. Watch and listen to the news … I’m sitting in my office, and I’m updating the community by the minute, as it comes to me.”

Wildfire just sparked in Williams Lake looks like it’s spreading quickly. Winds definitely aren’t helping. pic.twitter.com/J0k1L8XWtD — Charlie Carey (@careycharlie_) July 22, 2024

The state of local emergency allows the city to “undertake emergency measures to respond to and limit any damages to health safety and property,” the city explains.

Waterbombers and wildfire crews were dispatched to the River Valley area around 6:30 p.m.

Flames were being reported in the southwestern side of the community, with people in the city saying they jumped into an industrial part of town.

Footage from residents posted to social media showed thick black smoke coming from an area that housed an auto-wrecker business.

The BC Wildfire Service explained the cause is still under investigation, however just after 10 p.m. the city’s Emergency Operations Centre director Rob Warnock said the fire sparked after a tree fell on a power line.

The fire is considered “out of control,” meaning it “is spreading or it is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, or control line.”

‘Wildland and structures on fire’

Jeromy Corrigan, a BC Wildfire Service information officer at the Cariboo Fire Centre, explained that the River Valley wildfire started late Sunday afternoon, inside the Williams Lake fire jurisdiction.

As of 10 p.m., it was an estimated 20 hectares .

“What’s made it challenging is that crews are dealing with wildland and structures on fire,” he told CityNews.

This aerial shot from the BC Wildfire Service shows the fire in proximity to the City of Williams Lake. Red fire retardant can be seen on rooftops in the city's industrial area. (Courtesy BC Wildfire Service)

He said BC Wildfire Service crews are supporting Williams Lake firefighters.

“The crews have been working on all three sides of the fire, and as a result, the fire has remained at 20 hectares in size. We know residents in Williams Lake have been very curious … The big thing from the fire centre’s perspective is, we just recommend that any residents avoid the area in a situation like this,” said Corrigan.

Corrigan said that in addition to attack teams on the ground, several aircraft were also assigned to this fire to support the local fire department.

Given the different terrain involved, Corrigan said it has been beneficial to have BC Wildfire crews and local firefighters working together to tackle the various aspects of the situation.

pic.twitter.com/5P9ehlJDu3 — Charlie Carey (@careycharlie_) July 22, 2024

Images shared with CityNews show aircraft dropping fire retardant and water on buildings within Williams Lake.

Thick, black smoke was also seen rising from some buildings, as nearby residents reported ash falling onto their properties.

Locals reported that officials are going door to door to alert people to evacuate or be ready to evacuate their homes, if necessary.

pic.twitter.com/b5wcj0l2H9 — Charlie Carey (@careycharlie_) July 22, 2024

The City of Williams Lake said its Emergency Operations Centre was activated at Level 3 in response to the River Valley wildfire.

Evacuation alerts were initially issued for properties between Highway 20 and Mackenzie Avenue to the Jackpine Sawmill Access Road on Mackenzie Avenue near Atlantic Power’s Williams Lake plant. They have since expanded .

“We are telling people to get ready, get water ready, and get your water ready, get your shoes ready, get your wheels ready, stay off the road, don’t travel if you don’t have to, and let firefighters … move around,” Mayor Rathor said.

Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Minister Bowinn Man confirmed on X that “tactical evacuations have taken place,” and that “additional alerts have been issued.”

“Be prepared for possible evacuation and conserve water for fire crews,” she said.

People are being urged to avoid the area and to conserve as much water as possible to “ensure adequate water supply for emergency crews working on the wildfire in the Williams Lake River Valley.”

“The City is working alongside the BC Wildfire Service and other emergency organizations to support fire operations from its EOC and will provide updates as they become available,” officials wrote Sunday .

Lorne Doerkson, MLA for Cariboo Chilcotin, said in a video posted to social media Sunday that “a serious situation” was developing in the area.

“It does appear to be a very serious fire. BC Wildfire is on it from the air in a heavy way. I can see that the Williams Lake Fire Department is also on site right now,” he said in the footage.

“My suggestion is you stay out of the way of first responders.”

Doerkson said that “there are explosions and certainly growth in the fire,” but added crews are “taking this very, very serious.”

Despite the fire, Rather said the community has been preparing for something like this.

“I’m so proud of my community. I can’t say enough — they take everything seriously. When we request, they are always there to help and listen and await any request we make.

A wildfire in Williams Lake prompted a large reponse Sunday, with flames jumping into an industrial area of town on July 21, 2024.

The new fire comes as much of the province continues to deal with hot and dry conditions. Williams Lake and its surrounding areas are currently under a heat warning, with Environment and Climate Change Canada saying “elevated temperatures are expected.”

“An extended period of high temperatures will continue as a ridge of high pressure remains over the region. Little relief is expected at night with elevated overnight temperatures,” ECCC’s warning reads.

Williams Lake resident Michelle LePlace told CityNews Monday morning that it was a terrifying night.

“People in a couple of different communities, on the other side of the river, were put on evacuation alert,” she said. “It’s smoky and hazy here. … but lots of people are terrified that it could spread.”

“We’re super grateful to all the fire suppression crews from everywhere that managed to launch and throw everything at it. They had the water bombers from Ontario attacking it, they had skimmers, they had helicopters with buckets. I don’t think they could have done anything more than what they did,” she added.

“We’re a strong community, and we always tend to rally together no matter what the circumstance and will do so again,” LePlace said.

LePlace shared that the fire is bringing back memories of the firestorm in 2017 .

“I think every time smoke rolls into the valley, people get very anxious because you wonder where it’s coming from,” LePlace said. “This being right in the city … just high anxiety for everybody because 2017 was very, very scary. People had no idea whether the fire would rage right through town and take out everything.”

– With files from Angelyna Mintz and Catherine Garrett

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