British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives — Chief Officer Roles

Chief Officer, Licensing, Standards, & Education
Chief Officer, Practice, Oversight & Quality
British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
Location: Vancouver, BC
With great respect, we acknowledge that BCCNM’s office is located on the unceded
territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples – xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and
sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-ulh Sníchim speaking peoples
- Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) whose historical relationships with the
land continue to this day.
The British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is the largest health
regulator in Western Canada and the first in Canada to regulate both nursing and
midwifery. Regulating more than 79,000 licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners,
registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, and midwives, BCCNM plays a critical
role in protecting the public by ensuring safe, ethical, and competent care across British
Columbia.
Following the retirement of its Chief Officer, Regulatory Policy and Programs, BCCNM has
created two new executive positions: the Chief Officer, Licensing, Standards, and
Education (CO, LSE) and the Chief Officer, Practice Oversight and Quality (CO, POQ).
Together, these complementary roles reflect BCCNM's commitment to strengthening
regulation, elevating its voice at the executive table, and advancing a modern, risk-
informed approach to public protection.
Reporting to the Registrar & Chief Executive Officer, both Chief Officers are key members
of the Executive Leadership Team. Working in close partnership, they provide strategic
leadership across the regulatory lifecycle – from entry to practice through ongoing
oversight and quality assurance. The CO, LSE leads a team of 76 overseeing licensing,
standards of practice & policy development, education program review, and standards
support program areas, while the CO, POQ oversees a team of 65 responsible for
professional conduct review, quality assurance, and research and evaluation functions.
While each role brings a distinct portfolio, both require accomplished, seasoned
executives who can lead through influence, navigate complexity, and inspire high-
performing, multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidates will be strategic,
collaborative, and politically astute leaders who build trusted relationships, champion
innovation, and advance regulatory excellence in service of the public interest.
These are exceptional opportunities to shape the future of health profession regulation in
British Columbia while helping lead one of Canada's most respected and progressive
health regulators. Guided by BCCNM's values—Nutsamaht (we are one), Caring,
Leaderful, Collaborative, Strategic, and Humble—the successful candidates will lead with
courage, integrity, and a deep commitment to reconciliation, equity, diversity, and
inclusion, and public protection.
BCCNM is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace and strongly
encourages applications from Indigenous candidates and candidates from equity-
deserving groups.
These roles are based in Vancouver, BC, on the unceded territories of the Musqueam,
Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

The anticipated salary range for these positions is between $222,322 - $270,234.
Placement within a salary band is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and
internal equity.
To explore this opportunity further, please click Apply before the application deadline of
July 31, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be
in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.

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