Regional Manager

Tobermory; Prince George; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Public Service in Prince George, BC is seeking a Regional Manager to lead mental health services for youth, ensuring delivery of programs and policy across outpatient and travelling clinics in the region. The role emphasizes strong leadership, fiscal oversight, and cross‑agency collaboration.

The ideal candidate will bring a nursing degree with licensure, at least three years of clinical and supervisory experience in youth mental health, and a BC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Licensed and registered as a Nurse or Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum 3 years of post-degree clinical experience in adolescent mental health.
• Minimum 3 years of recent supervisory experience (within the past 5 years).
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with BCCNM.
• Preference for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric experience within the last 5 years.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Must be located in British Columbia at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the delivery of YFPS programs and policies for young offenders through outpatient clinics, contracted services, and travelling clinics in outlying areas.
• Establish a macro-regional delivery system and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts, clients, and communities across the region.
• Supervise staff, including assigning work, developing and evaluating performance plans, and approving leave.
• Develop and implement systems to monitor, review, measure performance, and evaluate standards of practice for management reporting.
• Ensure a quality improvement process for the team’s clinical records and case reviews.
• Manage substantial fiscal resources, including contracts, contractor selection, service schedule negotiations, budget oversight, and performance evaluation to authorize payment releases.
• Develop and manage the regional budget by allocating and monitoring effective use of resources.
• Represent YFPS in planning and developing services with regional service delivery partners.
• Participate in YFPS provincial management, including inter-regional and provincial working groups to develop policy, practices, and programs supporting integrated service delivery.
• Represent the Director of Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services at Review Board hearings and liaise with the Review Board for ongoing community-based management of individuals found unfit to stand trial or not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s)

BC CNO/BCCNM license

Job description

BC Public Service situated in Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA is currently looking for applications for the role of Regional Manager who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available position is for a regular or full time job.

Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: Regional Manager
Salary: $72,751.32 – $124,206.20 annually
Employment type: Regular, Full-time
Location: Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA (Primary)

• The candidate must plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the delivery of YFPS programs and policies for young offenders through outpatient clinics, contracted services, and travelling clinics in outlying areas.
• The candidate must establish a macro-regional delivery system and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts, clients, and communities across the region.
• The candidate must supervise staff, including assigning work, developing and evaluating performance plans, and approving leave.
• The candidate must develop and implement systems to monitor, review, measure performance, and evaluate standards of practice for management reporting.
• The candidate must ensure a quality improvement process for the team’s clinical records and case reviews.
• The candidate must manage substantial fiscal resources, including contracts, contractor selection, service schedule negotiations, budget oversight, and performance evaluation to authorize payment releases.
• The candidate must develop and manage the regional budget by allocating and monitoring effective use of resources.
• The candidate must represent YFPS in planning and developing services with regional service delivery partners.
• The candidate must participate in YFPS provincial management, including inter-regional and provincial working groups to develop policy, practices, and programs supporting integrated service delivery.
• The candidate must represent the Director of Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services at Review Board hearings and liaise with the Review Board for ongoing community-based management of individuals found unfit to stand trial or not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and be licensed and registered as a Nurse or Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• The candidate will be required to submit a basic ICES (International Credential Evaluation Services) report by the closing date if their education was completed outside of Canada to confirm equivalency.
• The candidate must have a minimum of three (3) years of post-degree clinical experience providing adolescent, outpatient-oriented mental health assessment and treatment services.
• The candidate must have a minimum of three (3) years of recent supervisory experience (within the past five (5) years), including program coordination or program management.
• The candidate must be registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Preference may be given to applicants who have recent experience within the past five (5) years in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings.
• Preference may be given to applicants who have recent experience within the past five (5) years in a forensic psychiatric facility.
• The candidate will be required to hold and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence or equivalent from another Canadian jurisdiction.
• The candidate must be located in British Columbia at the time of employment.

Security and safety

• The candidate must complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Criminal Record Review Act (CRRA) check as part of the hiring process.
• The candidate may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including up to two (2) days of remote work per week, subject to an approved telework agreement.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to join a team that offers an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.
• The employer will provide reasonable accommodations across all stages of the hiring process, including during assessment and selection.
• The candidate will have access to competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities, and rewarding work with strong career development opportunities.