Who We Are

The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC, or the College) is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The College regulates over 12,000 health professionals, including chiropractors, massage therapists, naturopathic physicians, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, and acupuncturists across British Columbia.

Formed on June 28, 2024, through the amalgamation of four provincial health profession regulators, the College was established as part of the Ministry of Health’s initiative to modernize the health profession regulatory framework in B.C. Its primary role is to protect public health and safety by licensing and regulating health professionals and the settings in which they practice. This includes ensuring that every health professional within its purview is fully qualified to provide safe and ethical care.

About This Employment Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance and Practice, the Standards Advisor plays a key role in shaping and upholding the professional and practice standards that guide health professionals regulated by CCHPBC. This position is responsible for developing, reviewing, and evaluating standards, policies, and guidelines to ensure they are compliant with legislation, aligned with organizational policies, and informed by best practices and leading research.

As part of this work, the Standards Advisor will collaborate closely with staff across the College and with external stakeholders to ensure regulatory expectations are clearly defined and consistently applied. The role requires a balance of research, policy development, and practical application to support public protection and quality care.

All College staff contribute to a team approach, with an emphasis on public protection and service excellence. The Standards Advisor supports this mandate by helping the College deliver efficient, effective, and responsive services that align with and advance its regulatory, strategic, and operational goals.

 Supervisory and Reporting Responsibilities / Relationships

Reports to:

• Manager, Quality Assurance and Practice 

Direct Supervision:

• N/A

Duties and Responsibilities

• In consultation with the Manager of Quality Assurance and Practice, develops, reviews, implements and evaluates practice and professional standards, policies and guidance for CCHPBC registrants, ensuring operational goals are met and in a manner that supports ongoing quality improvement.
• Develops, evaluates, and harmonizes resources that assist registrants, the public and other health system partners to assess professional practice situations and apply practice and professional standards supporting patient outcomes.
• Advances anti-discrimination in standards, policies and guidelines.
• Develops communications and resources to support implementation and compliance with standards by registrants. 
• Prepares reports, briefs, and presentations related to standards for College leadership, or committee or Board approval as appropriate.  
• Provide standards consultation for registrants, the public and other health system partners.
• Provides content expertise in the development, implementation, and evaluation of resources designed to support registrant and applicant learning.
• Conducts research and literature reviews, and uses findings to support the development of and updates to standards, policies and guidelines, ensuring they are evidence-informed, reflect leading practices in regulation, and comply with relevant legislation, including the Health Professions Act, Health Professions and Occupations Act, associated regulations and bylaws, UNDRIP, and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA).
• As assigned, takes the lead in managing special projects from start to completion ensuring that defined parameters of scope, deliverables, budget collaboration and quality are successfully.
• Collaborates with other regulators in BC and other jurisdictions to share best practices and develop common approaches to multi-profession standards.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Quality Assurance and Practice. 

Qualifications and Skills

• A degree in health care, health policy, education or a related discipline. Registration or education in a regulated health profession is an asset.
• Five years’ experience in professional development, professional regulation, policy and standards development, or an equivalent level of education, training and experience.
• Experience working in the public and/or private health care environment.
• Understanding of legislation, professional standards of practice, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-discrimination and Indigenous-specific anti-racism in the healthcare system.
• Demonstrated ability to apply research processes and methodologies to support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Comfortable working in a continuously evolving regulatory and legislative environment. Ability to deal with ambiguity and anticipate the impact of complex changes in practice.
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders using a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a complex workload.
• Working knowledge of cloud computing systems and Microsoft Office suite (such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).  
• Collaborative spirit with a passion for fostering regulatory excellence. 

An individual who meets either the established formal qualification or the accepted equivalency can be considered equally for this role. 

Compensation and Perks

The compensation for this position ranges from $94,284 – 109,463 annually, based on a 37.5-hour work week. The starting salary will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, the salaries of peers within the same range, market conditions, and other relevant considerations.

CCHPBC offers a competitive compensation package, including health, dental and vision benefits, employee assistance program, Municipal Pension Plan, and paid time-off package. Other perks include flexible hybrid work arrangement, professional development opportunities, and office closures for the 11 statutory holidays in B.C., as well as Easter Monday and Boxing Day.

Application Process

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter on our careers portal on our website, www.cchpbc.ca/about/#careers This position will remain open until filled, but priority will be given to applications received by the deadline. References, education and credential verifications, and a criminal record check may be required for final candidates. 

Preference will be given to local candidates. Please note that this position is only open to candidates authorized to work in Canada, and relocation assistance will not be provided. 

The College provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us when contacted for an interview or assessment. All accommodation information will be kept confidential.

We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.