Are you a visionary leader passionate about advancing education and regulatory standards? We’re seeking an Executive Director/Deputy Registrar for our Education and Standards & Guidance teams to drive strategic initiatives and lead impactful programs. In this critical role, you'll oversee program development, entry-level competencies, and nursing and midwifery standards, ensuring all meet legislative requirements and support the strategic direction of our organization. Join our leadership team and apply your expertise to shape the future of nursing and midwifery education and practice!

Status: Regular, Full-Time
Work Location:  Hybrid, Vancouver B.C. (a minimum of 2-3 days in office)

Who we are

The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (“BCCNM”) is the college empowered under the Health Professions Act to regulate the practice of all licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered midwives, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses in British Columbia. Regulation helps to protect the public by ensuring that professional care or service received by the public is competent, ethical, and meets the standards that society views as acceptable.

As western Canada’s largest health profession regulator, we believe a diverse and inclusive team enriches our efforts to protect the public. We welcome applications from all who reflect of the communities we serve, and especially encourage Indigenous Peoples and members of equity-seeking groups to apply. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences bring both innovation and better outcomes to the work we do and the decisions we make.

BCCNM’s commitment to Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism

BCCNM is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples and health system partners to support Indigenous-specific anti-racist practices in the health system. As the largest health regulator in Western Canada, BCCNM has the opportunity to influence the health professionals we regulate, as well as the broader health-care system, to break the cycle of racism, and improve health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. BCCNM has pledged to become culturally safe and anti-racist, and to support the health professionals we regulate to do the same.

What we offer you​​

We promise to provide you with rewarding work that challenges you. You will be part of a passionate team contributing to our important mandate of protecting the public. As a member of the team, you can expect to be working in a collaborative, team-based environment, and treated in a respectful and professional manner.

The expected starting base salary for this position is $192,032 – $201,635 annually, depending on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience. Once hired, you will progress through a wider salary range over time as you continue to develop job knowledge, skills and competencies for the role.

In addition to base salary, the college offers a generous vacation and extended benefits package. As an employee, you receive 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits. And we contribute to B.C.'s Municipal Pension Plan to help you secure your retirement income. Throughout your career with us, you will engage in a variety of learning and development. We will support your professional development and cover your professional membership costs. To support you in work and life, we provide an employee assistance program and fitness allowance perk. Working with us allows you to enjoy flexible hybrid work. This position is located in Vancouver, but you’ll be able to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Our office is closed for the 11 statutory holidays in B.C. as well as Easter Monday and Boxing Day.

What you’ll be doing

The Executive Director/Deputy Registrar, Education and Standards & Guidance (ED/DR, ESG) provides direction and oversight to achieve the strategic and operational goals and objectives related to education programs, entry level competencies and standards and guidance. The ED/DR, ESG ensures program objectives are met in accordance with the relevant legislation, BCCNM bylaws and policies and in alignment with BCCNM’s Strategic plan.

This position plays a key role in supporting key strategic initiatives, ensuring integration of Education and Standards and Guidance across all regulatory functions.  As well, the ED/DR, ESG participates as a member of the leadership team and applies their program expertise to contribute to long-term goals of the program. 

​Key responsibilities include:

1. ​​​Contributes to the longer-term strategy of BCCNM through their program expertise.
2. In consultation with the CO, RPP, directs the strategic and operational plans for the program; ensures effective development, implementation and evaluation of the program strategy and objectives.
3. In collaboration with program area Directors, provides direction and guidance to achieve program goals and objectives; Adapts operational goals and objectives and directs change as required.
4. Aligns employees with the strategic directions and organizational purpose.
5. Sets standards for performance and integrity with staff within the program area.
6. Represents the college on committees and working groups related to education programming, entry-to-practice competencies and standards and guidance, in alignment with the College’s strategic priorities.
7. In consultation with the program area Directors, ensures program activities are carried out in accordance with the relevant legislation, BCCNM bylaws and policies. Ensures appropriate allocation of resources within the program, and continual review and process improvement in accordance with the applicable principles.
8. Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of an aligned and cohesive education program review process; ensures transparency and collaboration across all stakeholder groups as appropriate.
9. Provides oversight to the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of an aligned approach to entry level competencies across all four nursing designations; collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer and the Ministry of Health (MoH) to ensure approach is aligned with government expectations.
10. Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective and efficient regulatory learning program that leverages technologies to ensure province wide dissemination and access.
11. Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning related to Indigenous cultural safety and humility and supporting organizational actions towards addressing indigenous-specific racism in BC’s health care system.

Your education & skills ​

• ​Master’s degree in management, administration, or a related health discipline; bachelor’s degree plus equivalent experience may be considered. Extensive working knowledge of the health care system in BC and across Canada essential.
• 15 or more years of progressively responsible experience as a senior leader in health care, professional nursing or midwifery practice, health or professional regulation or a related field.
• If a nurse, must hold practicing registration in good standing with BCCNM or be eligible for practicing registration with BCCNM. If a midwife, must hold practicing or non-practicing registration in good standing with BCCNM.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills. Proven management skills within a professional environment which has both unionized and non-union (excluded) staff an asset.
• Proactive, with a demonstrated ability for implementing strategy and aligning and achieving operational outcomes.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation including but not limited to the Health Professions Act, the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), the Declaration on the Rights of indigenous Peoples Act, Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act and the Criminal Records Review Act.
• Demonstrated evidence of systems thinking and application. High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels internally and externally.
• Politically astute and culturally sensitive. Able to deal with people and to represent the organization tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience managing multiple simultaneous projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to identify developmental needs of employees and to provide coaching, mentoring, and other assistance.
• Strong working level knowledge and experience using current version of MS Office.
• Change/project management experience and expertise an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts, including social, economic, political, and historical realities impacting Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous-specific anti-racism and accompanying reports (e.g. The Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), the In Plain Sight Report (2020), and Reclaiming Power and Place’s Calls for Justice (2019)) is an asset.
• Models and supports team commitment to cultural safety and Indigenous-specific anti-racism in the healthcare system. Demonstrates humility and heart-led leadership. 
• Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility as they apply to nursing and midwifery practice and health care is an asset.