Status: Regular, Full-Time
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: Hybrid, Vancouver B.C. (a minimum of 2 days in office)
Who we are
The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (“BCCNM”) is the college empowered under the Health Professions and Occupations 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 are delighted to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers. It is more than a badge of honor – it’s a reflection of our people and the purpose that drives us every day. At BCCNM, we’re creating a workplace where flexibility, equity, growth, and connection are not just values – they’re part of how we work. Whether it’s through hybrid work options, meaningful employee engagement, or our commitment to reconciliation, we’re building something that matters. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a workplace where people truly thrive.
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 $97,226 to $102,086 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 Licensing Advisor, Licensing Cases (Licensing Advisor, LC) conducts investigations for complex licensing applications for all four designations of nursing (Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners) and Midwives. The Licensing Advisor, LC ensures complex licensing cases are managed in accordance with the Health Professions and Occupations Act, BCCNM Bylaws, Human Rights, and other legislation, BCCNM policies and procedures, and the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.
Key responsibilities include:
- Investigates applicants’ qualifications, education, experience, and regulatory and criminal history, in complex cases to determine whether it is appropriate for the applicant to be licensed and, if so, whether licensing limits or conditions are required. Responsible for investigating applicants for all classes of licensure for midwives and the four nursing designations with high complexity/risk profiles. Also investigates when evidence suggests a licensee misrepresented, or omitted, information on their application and determines whether to recommend revocation of their licence.
- Ensures fair, consistent, and appropriate application of legislative requirements, BCCNM Bylaws, and licensing policies in the investigation of complex applications for licensure.
- Identifies, collects, and analyzes appropriate/relevant evidence including court documents, documentation from educational institution(s), employers, medical professionals, and other regulatory bodies, and conducts witness/applicant interviews, depending on the case.
- Synthesizes information and prepares reports with analysis and recommendations for presentation to the Deputy Registrar, Licensing and/or the Licence Committee for decision.
- Prepares decision letters on behalf of the Deputy Registrar, Licensing and/or the Licence Committee.
- As an Evaluator, appointed by the Licence Committee, conducts equivalency determinations of applicants’ knowledge, skills, ability, and judgment to determine if they are substantially equivalent to those expected of a new graduate of a BCCNM recognized program, and communicates the results to applicants, including advising of any transitional education or experience identified which would address the gaps.
- Provides advice and guidance to the Licensing Assessors, and with the other members of the Licensing Cases Team assigns cases requiring investigation.
- Makes recommendations to the Director, Licensing Cases, the Licensing Consultant, and the Deputy Registrar, Licensing for policy changes, and identifies areas for bylaw needs/revisions/updates for the Licensing program; develops, documents, and implements work processes related to the application and licensing process.
- Collaborates with the Professional Conduct Review Team on applications involving current or previous complaints regarding an applicant’s practice.
- Interprets licensing policies, processes, and bylaws, particularly related to complex cases, for staff and applicants, licensees, and other stakeholders, including union and legal representatives.
- 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:
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related program (e.g. public health, health administration, or nursing), Arts, or Business, or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience related to health regulation or administration.
- A minimum of five years of experience working with legislation, bylaws, policies, and procedures, ideally in a regulatory environment.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills to interpret BCCNM’s Bylaws, policies, and processes regarding registration, to communicate complex information to registrants, applicants and stakeholders, and present evidence to the Deputy Registrar, Licensing, and the Licence Committee.
- Experience preparing, planning, and conducting investigations is an asset.
- Proven ability to analyze complex and detailed information, identify relevant evidence, and prepare succinct and comprehensive reports.
- Strong interpersonal, conflict management, and mediation/resolution skills required to manage challenging situations professionally.
- Ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional manner.
- Proven ability to think critically and problem solve.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge and experience using current versions of MS Office, MS CRM Dynamics, and MS SharePoint. Experience accessing web and search engines, and ability to adapt to organization-specific databases.
- Demonstrated understanding of diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility as they apply to nursing and midwifery practice and health care.
- Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning related to Indigenous cultural safety and humility to constructively disrupt indigenous-specific racism in BC’s health care system.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply online by 11:59p.m. on July 19, 2026. This opportunity will remain posted until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline. To see a full list of our current opportunities or to learn more about working at the BC College of Nurses & Midwives, please visit our website at Careers at BCCNM.
Collection Notice
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The BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) collects your personal information for the purposes of creating your online account as well as for recruiting, evaluating, and selecting employees. The legal authority for collecting this information is under section 26 British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the Collection Notice, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
Please note: BCCNM no longer requires staff, contractors, board and committee members, and volunteers to provide an attestation of vaccination related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In the event of a Public Health Order being issued, the College is committed to full compliance with all directives and guidelines set forth by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and the community partners we work with, consistent with the duty of the College to serve and protect the public.
