BAND 4 - Director of Board Appointments and Designations

The Team

As a member of the Office of the Superintendent of Health Profession and Occupation Oversight, you'll join a newly established team working toward an impactful mandate: to support public safety through effective oversight of health profession and occupation regulatory colleges. Once fully staffed, the office will include approximately 21 dedicated professionals, including a Director of Board Appointments and Designations who oversees candidate evaluations and appointment recommendations for the Minister. This team collaborates closely with a range of stakeholders, including regulatory college staff, Ministry teams, and internal Directors, all with a shared commitment to building an equitable and inclusive program that sets a new standard in Canada.

The Role

In this impactful role, you’ll oversee board appointment and designation assessment projects, ensuring that processes align with policy to support public safety and regulatory accountability. You’ll lead efforts to assess and recommend board appointments, evaluate board performance, and provide strategic insights on the designation of additional health professions under the Act. As a leader, you’ll guide a team, fostering their growth and managing performance, while also building relationships with regulatory colleges and government partners. This new position offers a unique opportunity to shape a fair and merit-based appointment process that aligns with the Office’s commitment to public safety, equity, and accountability in health care.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in business administration, public administration, law or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant experience* and education.
• Significant and progressive experience working in governance, policy, and/or the health care system in British Columbia.
• Experience at a senior level leading major projects of large scale and complexity that have multiple project delivery components.

*Relevant experience:

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations and/or policies.
• Experience related to the area of speciality.
• Experience establishing collaborative relationships with executive-level external partners.
• Experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary senior level professionals and/or managers in the development and implementation of complex projects.
• Experience working in or with government, the public sector, and/or an independent office.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sherri.Young@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This is for one (1) permanent opportunity.
An eligibility list may be established for current and/or future permanent opportunity.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is currently under review for exclusion.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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