Posted On: Friday, March 4th, 2022
The Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) is a program developed by and for people living with HIV (PLHIV) that aims to create a network of informed and empowered PLHIV who will participate in and influence their local community. Training sessions are designed to build individual resilience to confront HIV stigma and discrimination, identify personal leadership… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 4th, 2022
Salary and Benefits $44,000/year Enrolment in a comprehensive benefits package and a generous paid time off policy following 3 months of employment. Staff are eligible for raises & promotions each year on their contract anniversary Hours of work Full Time – 35 hours/week Most hours are generally worked M – F, 8AM –… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, February 28th, 2022
Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working in harm reduction. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. With the added layer of the coronavirus/COVID-19 public health constraints, those working in harm reduction have heightened concerns about how… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, February 25th, 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 12, 2022 Positions available: Two Application deadline: April 12, 2022 The Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) exists with the purpose of supporting people who are living with HIV to realize their leadership potential and increase their capacity to be meaningfully engaged and involved in community. PLDI has been a… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, February 14th, 2022
Last week, the BC Coroners Office released the latest report on overdose deaths – a total of 2,224 British Columbians died in 2021, a 26% increase from the previous year, and the highest number ever. Of those who died in 2021, 71% were aged 30 to 59, and 78% were male. The loss of… Read more »
Posted On: Saturday, February 12th, 2022
Position: Peer Research Associate (PRA), Making it Work Project Status: This is a temporary, part-time position that consists of 3 hours/week Contract: 6 months (March 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022; with the possibility of extension) Remuneration: The salary for this position is $325/month (with two pay periods in a month) before all required… Read more »
Posted On: Saturday, February 12th, 2022
(Part Time, On-going, contract) Date Posted: February 1, 2022 Closing Date: until position is filled Employment Type: Contract Part-Time (approximately 10 Hours/Week) Location(s): Outreach – Operating within the area covered under the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Employer: AIDS Vancouver Salary Range: $22.50/hr Send Cover Letter and Resume to: [email protected] Job Summary AIDS Vancouver’s Peer… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, February 11th, 2022
sent to PAN via email “Be free to be you” Devan Nambiar grew tired of traditional dating sites that stigmatized against people who were living with HIV. So, he decided to start his own site. Nambiar, a cis-gender gay South Asian-Canadian person living with HIV since 1989, says his goal is to create a dating… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, February 4th, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to read this invitation to participate in an interview. We need to learn more about the needs of Two-Spirit/ Lesbian/ Gay/Bisexual/ Transgender/ Queer Plus (2SLGBTQ+) older adults in British Columbia. Our study seeks to document the housing, health, community, and financial needs of 2SLGBTQ+ seniors in British Columbia…. Read more »
Posted On: Monday, January 31st, 2022
Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working in harm reduction. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. With the added layer of the coronavirus/COVID-19 public health constraints, those working in harm reduction have heightened concerns about how… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, January 31st, 2022
Updated! The next Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) training is on board governance. Governance — formally known as Bored? Get on Board! — is a module that requires that applicants have completed the Core Leadership Training. Learn more about PLDI training options. This training welcomes people new to Governance concepts and those who have completed the Bored? Get… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, January 28th, 2022
February 1 – 14, 2022 Once again this year, the Canadian Positive People Network (CPPN) celebrates HIV-positive women and girls from coast-to-coast-to-coast and around the world. As our Co-Chairs shared last year, “We hold space women who came before us, and we hold space for those that are no longer with us. We mourn like hell… Read more »
