INTERN, CLIMATE CHANGE & HEALTH

Northern Health is seeking an Intern for Climate Change & Health in Prince George, BC. The role involves exploring climate and health communications, developing a platform for sustainability initiatives, and fostering community collaboration. The position offers a supportive work environment with an hourly rate of $20.66 to $30.48, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. This is a time-bound position focused on achieving significant impact.
Position Summary

If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

As the Intern, Climate Change & Health, your role will be to explore the climate and health communications landscape and develop a platform for Northern Health to showcase our climate and sustainability initiatives. You will facilitate mutual learning and sharing with the communities we serve by creating innovative spaces and utilizing diverse media. Your work will help share knowledge, foster collaboration, and inspire meaningful action. You will be instrumental in advancing our climate and sustainability efforts, identifying capacity-building needs, and enhancing our support for community partners. This position is time-bound and focused on achieving significant impact within a defined period.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.66 to $30.48 per hour, and will be based on education, training, experience of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

Qualifications
• Currently enrolled – or accepted for enrollment – in an upper level undergraduate program or full-time Masters or PhD level program in Communications, Environmental Science, Geography or other related field, and available for a 13-16 week full-time internship or placement.
• Skilled in developing and implementing communication strategies related to climate change and health.
• Experienced in creating content for various platforms, including social media websites, reports and using innovative mixed media platforms.
• Courses completed in climate science, environmental health, public health communication, media studies, or related fields are considered assets.

Skills and Abilities:
• Strong understanding of climate science and the health impacts of climate change.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Enthusiastic about learning and applying communication strategies to inform and influence public and policy decision making.
• Experience in project coordination and partner engagement.
• Knowledge and understanding of Northern BC geography and issues is an asset.
• Ability to read, reviewed, and reference scientific information to various and diverse audiences, including policymakers and health professionals.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for communication and outreach.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
Comments

This position can be done in person, remote or hybrid. This internship is supported by the PICS Climate Internship Program

Competition #:

05685572

Employee Type:

CASUAL

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

SCOTIA BANK BUILDING

Location:

Prince George, BC

Department:

NHR OBSERVATORY

Reports To:

REGIONAL MANAGER, POPULATION & PUBLIC HEALTH OBSER

Close Date:

MARCH 21, 2025
• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT