A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The Health Professions Review Board is a quasi-judicial administrative tribunal established under the Health Professions Act. It is headed by a chair who must be a member of the Law Society, and its members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The Review Board works in the public interest as a principal check and balance for self-regulated health professions’ licensing and regulatory bodies (colleges). It has a statutory mandate to hear and adjudicate applications for review of decisions made by inquiry and registration committees of all British Columbia colleges, including the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the College of Nurses and Midwives, the College of Dental Surgeons and the College of Pharmacists. It has authority to direct a college to register an applicant.

The tribunal has a monitoring and oversight role vis a vis timeliness of college complaint investigations and has a mandate to issue guidelines to colleges on complaint investigations and registration matters. It regularly deals with parties’ legal counsel, distressed and agitated applicants and registrants, sensitive personal health care information, and confidential and high-profile matters in a high conflict statutory review process. Review Board decisions are published on the national CanLII website and are subject to judicial review.

The Case Manager works independently in a high-conflict, fast-paced environment to manage quasi-judicial hearings by written and oral submissions under Part 4 of the Health Professions Act, Administrative Tribunals Act and the Review Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Supports and advises tribunal members in the review and adjudicative process to ensure that it is in accordance with administrative law principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, applicable legislation, and case law.

The Case Manager Acts as navigator to guide applicants and complainants through the confidential review process to ensure access to justice, leads or participates in alternative dispute resolution processes and formal mediations, identifies systemic health professions regulatory issues or concerns, and develops guidelines and recommendations to assist colleges to ensure protection of the public by following registration, inquiry and discipline procedures that are transparent, objective, impartial and fair.

Job Requirements:

Education and Related Experience

• Masters degree in a directly related discipline and 1 year’s recent and related experience;
• Degree in Law, Public Administration or other directly related discipline and 2 years’ recent and related experience;
• Diploma in Public Administration or other directly related discipline and 4 years’ recent and related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred experience includes:

• case management experience in a justice sector environment or similar work in a review board, tribunal, oversight body, or judicial context
• experience in and knowledge of the BC health sector
• experience applying the theories and principles of administrative law and rules of evidence
• policy analysis and development at a senior level
• writing analytical and briefing documents, decision-writing or report-writing
• interpreting and administering legislation
• establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges or other communication difficulties
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Evon.Soong@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.