Director, Legal Services

**Status**: Regular, Full-Time
**Work Location**:Hybrid (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 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.

**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 $153,328 - $177,496 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 Director, Legal Services (LS), in collaboration with the Director of Investigations and Director of Intake & Monitoring, directs and manages the IDM legal and paralegal staff concerning matters of professional conduct ranging from clinical negligence to discrimination and physical, verbal, financial and sexual misconduct.

The Director, LS focuses primarily on program functions related to legal support for departmental risk management and legal compliance in alignment with strategic goals; integrating alternate dispute processes where appropriate; legal and strategic investigation support; legal advice to statutory decision-makers; decision-writing; contract negotiation; and disciplinary proceedings and injunctions including litigation strategy, processes, and cost management. Program development responsibilities include ensuring incorporation of an Indigenous-specific anti-racist approach to matters involving Indigenous Peoples.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- In consultation with the Executive Director/Deputy Registrar (ED/DR), IDM Directors and team, formulates operational plans for the IDM program. Contributes to the strategic and operational plans of BCCNM through program expertise.
- In consultation with the ED/DR, IDM Directors and team, manages the legal team to ensure IDM processes and file management are aligned with all relevant governing legislation and organizational priorities.
- In consultation with the ED/DR, IDM Directors and team, designs, implements and oversees legal service delivery, including:

- Provision of legal advice to IDM staff and external contractors to support investigation and resolution efforts that are trauma-informed, risk-based, principled and consistent.
- Provision of legal advice to suppor