Manager, Professional Practice

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Oak Bay; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Manager, Professional Practice to lead professional standards and strategic initiatives across multiple sites. Reporting to the Director, Professional Practice, you will shape programs, collaborate with academic institutions, regulatory bodies, and professional associations, and ensure alignment with Island Health priorities.

You will oversee education, research, and project management within a dynamic health care environment while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health-related discipline is required.
• Seven years of progressive management experience in a complex health care environment.
• Current practicing registration with a regulatory body (e.g., BC College of Nurses and Midwives or College of Physical Therapists of BC).
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide organization leadership in professional standards and planning.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate practice-related initiatives and programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance practice and learning.
• Travel between multiple sites is a regular requirement.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Meeting facilitation

Strategic planning

Communication

Decision making

Project management

Adult education foundations

Education

Master's degree in a health-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manager, Professional Practice - (236503)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$55.46 - $79.72

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 9 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Director, Professional Practice, the Manager is a member of the Professional Practice Leadership Team responsible for providing organization leadership in professional standards and strategic planning, development, implementation and evaluation of practice-related initiatives and programs for health care professionals, support workers and students that aligns with the vision, mission, values, goals and strategic priorities of Island Health.

The Manager liaises, influences and consults with a wide variety of partners both internally and externally (i.e. academic institutions, regulatory bodies, professional associations, and provincial academic and practice committees) to promote and advance practice and learning with the context of the Island Health strategic plan.

Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a health-related discipline and seven (7) years' recent, progressive educational and/ or operational management experience in a complex health care environment, including progressive clinical practice, education, research, project management and leadership experiences.

Current practicing registration with an applicable regulatory body or association such as BC College of Nurses and Midwives or College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and to work in a positive manner with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to facilitate results oriented meetings.
• Ability to lead, plan, manage, implement and evaluate in a complex, changing environment
• Ability to motivate and influence others to achieve a common goal.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and with changing priorities and deadlines.
• High-level communication (written, oral, and presentation) skills, demonstrated organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and systematically and implement the mission, philosophies and goals.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to apply relevant legislation and standards.
• Knowledge of health care and educational systems.
• Demonstrated ability to apply an evidence-based framework to inform decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to explain and apply the theoretical, empirical and experiential foundations of adult education and learning.
• Effective decision making skills and critical appraisal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and write proposals, reports, and research documents.
• Demonstrated application of project management knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrated computer literacy competencies, including proficient use of Microsoft office. suite (e.g. word, excel, power point, outlook) as well as learning technologies.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.