Paralegal

Status:
Regular, Full-Time

Work Location:
Hybrid, Vancouver B.C. (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.

As western Canada's largest health profession regulator, we believe a diverse and inclusive team enriches our efforts to protect the public. We welcome applications from all who reflect of the communities we serve and especially encourage Indigenous Peoples and members of equity-seeking groups to apply. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences bring both innovation and better outcomes to the work we do and the decisions we make.

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 $77,944 – $81,416 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 Executive Director/Deputy Registrar, Inquiry, Discipline and Monitoring (IDM) and under the guidance of internal Legal Counsel, and/or IDM Directors, the Paralegal obtains, drafts, prepares, and organizes information, documents, and records to facilitate the work of the Registrar and Inquiry Committee. This includes investigations, legal research, Freedom of Information requests, pre-hearing applications, section 35 (
Health Profession Act
) proceedings, discipline hearings, and matters related to allegations of unauthorized use of title and unauthorized practise of nursing and midwifery.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supports investigation of the unauthorized use of title and practise of nursing and midwifery by interviewing and gathering information via verbal and written communication, organizing and analyzing materials, providing written summaries, sending outcome letters, and assisting with processes related to injunctions, using a trauma-informed, culturally safe, culturally humble and anti-racist approach.
• Supports the exchange and analysis of inter-jurisdictional information, including gathering information via verbal and written communication, in preparation for hearing under section 39.1 of the Health Professions Act and related legislation.
• Supports the information-gathering, analysis, redaction, and response to information requests internal to BCCNM, and external to BCCNM pursuant to court processes or the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and related legislation.
• Obtains, reviews, analyses, and summarizes transcripts or other relevant documents, police records and court material relevant to IDM matters.
• Under the supervision of internal Legal Counsel, prepares materials (e.g., citations, book of documents, book of authorities, all evidentiary material, draft affidavits, and pleadings) for disciplinary hearings, section 35 proceedings, court proceedings. As required, participates in legal proceedings and hearings by transcribing details of direct and cross examinations for immediate access.
• Responds to requests for information in compliance with FOIPPA and the HPA/HPOA. Reviews and collates documentation to determine what information can be released to third parties, assessing for privilege and confidentiality. Drafts correspondence and escalates to Legal Counsel as required.
• Under the direction of internal Legal Counsel, the Executive Director/Deputy Registrar or IDM Directors, conducts legal research into case law, legal developments and precedents including verdict, penalty, costs, discreet questions that arise on investigation and discipline files, and drafting research memoranda and papers for review for legal counsel review.
• Coordinates BCCNM's response to the HPRB applications for review, including preparation of the record for submission to the HPRB and organizes preliminary submissions to the HPRB. Ensures clean set of records that are accurate redactions and appropriately provided to the correct parties prior to disclosure.
• Maintains the record tracking system for interim risk management during investigation and prepares reports as needed. Ensures other program data is accurate and up to date.
• Creates and maintains a filing system for key documents such as legal counsel advice, legal precedents and opinions, documentation and materials related to HPRB reviews and hearings.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning related to Indigenous cultural safety and humility and supporting organizational actions towards addressing Indigenous-specific racism in BC's health care system.
• Fosters and maintains an organizational culture that promotes mutual respect, teamwork and service excellence.

Your Education & Skills

• Graduate of a Paralegal program or a relevant undergraduate (BA) degree, plus experience supporting legal counsel; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including paralegal training.
• Three to five years' experience in an in-house legal setting, law firm, or regulatory body with significant drafting experience supporting board, committee, or other communal decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated experience conducting investigations and applying trauma-informed principals and practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Strong organizational skills, good attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information.
• Ability to work to time constraints and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with individuals at all levels in a professional environment.
• Proven organizational skills as well as ability to manage an independent workload while contributing effectively to the team.
• Advanced skills with MS Office required. Experience with MS CRM Dynamics and MS SharePoint.
• Interviewing and transcribing skills are a strong asset.
• Experience with and knowledge about discipline hearings an asset.
• Experience in a regulatory environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Health Professions Act, the Health Professions Occupations Act, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, Health Professions Review Board Rules and Guidelines is an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts, including social, economic, political, and historical realities impacting Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous-specific anti-racism and accompanying reports (e.g. The Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), the In Plain Sight Report (2020), and Reclaiming Power and Place's Calls for Justice is an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility as they apply to health care is an asset.

How To Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply online by 11:59pm on December 16, 2025. To apply and see a full list of our current opportunities or to learn more about working at the BC College of Nurses & Midwives, please visit our website at Careers at BCCNM.

Collection Notice
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The BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) collects your personal information for the purposes of creating your online account as well as for recruiting, evaluating, and selecting employees. The legal authority for collecting this information is under section 26 British Columbia's
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
. If you have any questions about the Collection Notice, please contact

Please note
: BCCNM no longer requires staff, contractors, board and committee members, and volunteers to provide an attestation of vaccination related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In the event of a Public Health Order being issued, the College is committed to full compliance with all directives and guidelines set forth by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and the community partners we work with, consistent with the duty of the College to serve and protect the public.