Governance Advisor

**Status**: Regular, Full-Time
**Number of Positions**: 1
**Work Location**:Hybrid, Vancouver B.C., minimum of 2 days in the 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**

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 Employer. It is more than a badge of honour - 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 $94,394 - $99,113 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**

Reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel, Legal & Governance (CLC), the Governance Advisor (GA) manages governance processes related to committees and supports broader governance work at BCCNM to ensure the public protection mandate is met.

The GA is responsible for acting on directions received from the CLC, Governance Committee, or Board as may pertain to any matter, and, specifically, facilitating committee processes such as recruitment, onboarding, orientation, reappointment, education, evaluation, retention, and complaints.

The GA is the primary governance contact for staff across the college designated to work with committees (“committee liaisons”), answering questions and providing advice, connecting teams, and supporting the flow of information between decision-makers. The GA is also responsible for maintaining committee governance records and providing data or reports as required.

As an integral member of the Legal & Governance team, the GA provides input on internal governance practices, alignment and decolonization of processes, and bylaw/policy creation or reform.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- With support from the CLC and Senior Governance Advisor, acquires expertise in understanding, interpreting, and applying:

- the _Health Professions Act_ or _Health Professions and Occupations Act_ (as applicable);
- BCCNM Bylaws; and
- the _Partnering with BCCNM_ policy (formerly the _Code of Conduct for Board and Committee Members_)
being the critical governance documents to which all board and committee members are held accountable during their service with BCCNM
- Creates and regularly updates operational processes and procedures for the committee governance portfolio to ensure consistency, efficiency, alignment and effective communication across.
- Addresses questions, feedback, or concerns related to committee governance and operations