Careers With CHCPBC

Careers with CHCPBC

If you’re looking for a job where you can make a difference, consider working in the field of health profession regulation at the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).

We welcome your application for staff opportunities listed below that match your skills and experience. While each posting will include a list of qualifications, we will consider equivalent education, work experience, and lived and living experience. Candidates who meet most but not all of the qualifications are encouraged to apply. If you are one of these candidates we recommend that you highlight your abilities and how you believe your background, work experience, and lived experience are equivalent.

Opportunities listed below will remain posted until filled. References, education, and professional credential verifications, and a criminal record check may be required for all final candidates.

Who we are

Working with us means fulfilling the mandate of CHCPBC to protect the public. We ensure that the health and care professionals that we regulate (audiologists, dietitians, hearing instrument practitioners, occupational therapists, opticians, optometrists, physical therapists, psychologists, and speech-language pathologists) have the competencies needed to practice and that they adhere to the standards needed for safe and ethical care.

We take a strong team-based approach to our work, encouraging open sharing of ideas. We strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment in which everyone feels welcome and engaged and strives to grow. We have a flexible work environment that includes hybrid/remote work and offer opportunities for professional development.

Diversity at CHCPBC

CHCPBC deeply values and celebrates diversity, understanding that it is not just about representation, but about the active inclusion, empowerment, and support of individuals with a wide range of skills, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. We acknowledge that diversity is essential to our success and resilience, and we strive to build an environment where every individual is recognized, respected, and provided with the space to thrive. We honour and actively support employees who identify with a broad spectrum of communities, including but not limited to, those who self-identify as First Nations, Metis, Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQIA+, gender diverse, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals.

Working with us means you can expect others to value and respect your lived and living experiences. To help foster an inclusive and healthy environment, our staff complete training sessions on:

  • Indigenous specific racism and Indigenous cultural safety, humility and anti-racism,
  • Barriers in the workplace for gender diverse people, including education on bullying, harassment, and microaggressions
  • Anti-fat bias in the workplace
  • Disability and neurodivergence in the workplace

Other training opportunities about Indigenous cultural safety, humility, and anti-racism as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion will be offered throughout your employment with CHCPBC.

Accommodations for applicants

We recognize that some people may experience barriers to participating in the hiring process. CHCPBC can provide you with accommodations to ensure you can take part in the selection process.

For all applicants we offer:

  • Alternate interview attendance options (e.g., in person, telephone, Zoom, Teams depending on applicant preference)
  • Applicant-led scheduling of interview (e.g., preferred time of day and day of week)
  • Advance copy of interview questions and an outline of the interview structure
  • Invitation to submit a cover letter (if applicable) as either an audio file, a video file, or a document, as preferred.
  • Supportive interview protocols (for example, if an applicant does not know how much information to offer in response to a question, interviewers will let the applicant know when they have received enough information or when they need more.)
  • Invitation to bring your own notes to any stage of the hiring process
  • Breaks or additional time during the interview

If you need accommodations for any part of the application process that we have not included above, we encourage you to contact Norah Xu, Manager, Human Resources (norah.xu@chcpbc.org). All information in relation to accommodations is confidential and will not impact hiring decisions. We can offer other accommodations such as the ones listed below, but please let us know if there is anything else you need:

  • Provision of a Sign Language interpreter
  • Invitation to bring a trusted Elder or Knowledge Keeper to the interview
  • Invitation to bring a trusted individual to the interview
  • Advance meet and greet opportunity with the interviewers
  • An in-person visit to the office to assess where you may be working if you’ve applied for a hybrid or in office role
  • Designated liaison to support applicants in navigating an in-person interview

Current postings

Click on positions listed below for information on job postings:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE, LICENSURE (FULL-TIME) | STATUS: ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Role: Administrative Associate, Licensure

Team: Licensure

Category: Full-time employee

Work hours: 37.5 hours per week

Work arrangement: Hybrid in Vancouver and Victoria office

Compensation range: $54,315 – $63,900 annually

About the role

The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) is seeking an Administrative Associate, Licensure who will support the Licensure team by providing administrative and clerical assistance to ensure the smooth operations of the College’s licensing process. This frontline position is tasked with a wide variety of administrative functions and licensure-related tasks, including reviewing, processing, and tracking registration applications, and providing administrative support during Committee meetings. This role also supports other functions within the College and is a back up for general administrative duties. Read the full position description (PDF).

About you

As an ideal candidate, you have one to three years’ experience in health regulation or a similar field, strong customer service skills and excellent oral and written communication, experience working with database software and CRM platforms, previous regulatory experience or understanding of legislative requirements, and other qualifications.

If this sounds like you, and you are passionate about the meaningful work that professional regulators do to protect the public, we encourage you to apply to join the staff team at CHCPBC.

What we offer

CHCPBC provides competitive compensation, an attractive paid-time off package with annual vacation and personal days, and extended benefits that include health and dental care. We have a flexible work environment that includes hybrid/remote work and offer opportunities for professional development.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to careers@chcpbc.org.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is a summary only. Candidates are encouraged to read the full position description (PDF) that contains full details about the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this role.

INVESTIGATOR (FULL-TIME) | STATUS: ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Role: Investigator

Team: Investigations, Discipline & Monitoring (IDM)

Category: Employee Full-time

Work hours: 37.5 hours per week

Work arrangement: Flexible

Compensation range: $87,040 -$108,800 annually

About the role

The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) is seeking an Investigator who will be responsible for carrying out investigations of registrants in accordance with Part 3 of the Health Professions Act, as well as non-registrants. The role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong evaluative, critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills to manage complaint enquiries; planning and conducting investigations; and analyzing investigative findings relating to the practice, conduct or actions of College registrants in an unbiased manner. The Investigator will also draft and present written investigation reports, negotiate agreements, and communicate outcomes to relevant parties. Read the full position description (PDF).

About you

As an ideal candidate, you have three (3) years of work experience as a psychologist preferred, and licensing, legal, or regulatory investigations, preferably in a healthcare setting (or equivalent combination of education and experience); experience in interpreting legislative requirements and identifying and analyzing the implications on internal policies and procedures; knowledge of the Health Professions Act and a demonstrated understanding of regulatory functions and related administrative law principles; and other qualifications. If this sounds like you, and you are passionate about the meaningful work that professional regulators do to protect the public, we encourage you to apply to join the staff team at CHCPBC.

What we offer

CHCPBC provides competitive compensation, an attractive paid-time off package with annual vacation and personal days, and extended benefits that include health and dental care. We have a flexible work environment that includes hybrid/remote work and offer opportunities for professional development.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to careers@chcpbc.org.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is a summary only. Candidates are encouraged to read the full position description (PDF) that contains full details about the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this role.

Senior Legal Counsel (FULL-TIME) | STATUS: ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Role: Senior Legal Counsel

Team: Legal

Category: Full-time employee

Work hours: 37.5 hours per week

Work arrangement: TBC

Compensation range: $157,125 – $209,500 annually

About the role

The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, who will provide comprehensive legal support and strategic advice across the organization as the chief legal advisor to the College. The role involves managing a range of legal activities, including advising the College on a variety of legal matters related to the Health Professions Act (HPA), Regulations and Bylaws, successor legislation – the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), other relevant and emerging legislation, the Health Professions Review Board, and College operations and policies. Read the full position description (PDF).

About you

As an ideal candidate, your education includes: an LLB, Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree; you are a member in good standing with Law Society of British Columbia; you have a minimum of 8 years of regulatory legal experience, preferably with a combination of in-house and law firm experience; you have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; and other qualifications and skills.

If this sounds like you, and you are passionate about the meaningful work that professional regulators do to protect the public, we encourage you to apply to join the staff team at CHCPBC.

What we offer

CHCPBC provides competitive compensation, an attractive paid-time off package with annual vacation and personal days, and extended benefits that include health and dental care. We have a flexible work environment that includes hybrid/remote work and offer opportunities for professional development.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to careers@chcpbc.org.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is a summary only. Candidates are encouraged to read the full position description (PDF) that contains full details about the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this role.

Lead, Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility (FULL-TIME/PART-TIME) | CLOSE DATE: MARCH 24, 2025 | STATUS: INTERVIEWING |

Role: Lead, Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility

Team: Strategy, Governance, and Social Accountability

Category: Full-time equivalent (may be one person or shared between two)

Work hours: 37.5 hours per week (one person or shared between two)

Work arrangement: Candidate preference: hybrid at the Vancouver or Victoria office or remote within BC.

Compensation range: $91,360 – $114,200 annually (full-time)

About the role

We are looking for one person (or two people sharing one position) who can bring lived experience and deep knowledge as an Indigenous person to the Strategy, Governance, and Social Accountability (SGSA) team. The role will ensure that Indigenous voices and perspectives are meaningfully integrated into regulatory and operational processes and into all levels of decision-making and governance. Read more about the role in the full position description (PDF)

If you’ve read the position description and you would like to explore joining us here at CHCPBC, we encourage you to tell us about yourself by submitting an application. If you have questions about the role or the organization please contact Norah Xu, Manager Human Resources at norah.xu@chcpbc.org or 604-742-6750.

What we offer

CHCPBC provides competitive compensation, an attractive paid-time off package that gives annual vacation and personal days. For eligible team members, we offer a pension benefit and extended benefits that include health and dental care. We have a flexible, inclusive, supportive and learning work environment that includes that includes a remote or hybrid work model, two office locations and a flexible schedule.

What to expect

We are building a culturally safe recruitment process for Indigenous applicants and we have been working with Carrie Lamb (Sacred Workspaces) and Len Pierre (Len Pierre Consulting) to support us in this work. This role is an Indigenous-specific opportunity, held for an Indigenous person (or people) with ties to Indigenous communities. The successful candidate(s) will be asked to provide verification of their Indigenous identity.

How to apply

Please send us a resume and include a cover letter that describes your work experience and lived and living experience relevant to the work of CHCPBC and this role by 11:59 pm on March 24, 2025. This opportunity will remain posted until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline. We welcome your cover letter in writing, as an audio file or as a video file if you prefer. Please send these to careers@chcpbc.org.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

This posting is a summary only. You are encouraged to read the full position description (PDF) that contains more details about us and about this role.