Registrar & Chief Executive Officer

British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health regulatory body in Vancouver is seeking a visionary Registrar / CEO to lead the modernization of nursing and midwifery regulation. The ideal candidate will have chief executive experience, knowledge of health systems, and a commitment to equity and cultural safety. This full-time role offers a salary range of $320,000 to $420,000 plus bonuses, focusing on proactive regulation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Chief Executive Experience is required.
• Strong track record in complex, multi-partner environments.
• Deep knowledge of health systems and/or professional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead BCCNM through significant transformation.
• Champion Indigenous-specific anti-racism in regulatory change.
• Collaborate with government and health system partners.

Skills

Office Management

Time Management

Microsoft Office & Suite

Google Docs & Google Suite

Adobe Acrobat

QuickBooks

Personal Assistant Experience

Job description

Become BCCNM's Next Registrar / CEO

The British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is the largest health regulator in Western Canada and the first in Canada to regulate both nursing and midwifery. With more than 75,000 registrants across five professions—licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, and midwives—BCCNM plays a vital role in ensuring that nurses and midwives provide safe, ethical, and competent care across the province.

BCCNM is seeking a visionary and strategic leader with a deep understanding of operational excellence to serve as their next Registrar / CEO. This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected and progressive organization at a pivotal time in healthcare. As the regulatory landscape evolves, BCCNM is at the forefront of modernizing programs, addressing workforce challenges, and advancing equity and cultural safety, especially for Indigenous Peoples and marginalized communities.

Why This Role Matters

BCCNM exists to promote unshakeable confidence in nursing and midwifery care. Guided by their regulatory philosophy, they regulate in proactive, evidence-informed, just right-touch, and collaborative ways. Their strategic plan outlines a commitment to transforming regulation to better serve the public, with a focus on dismantling Indigenous-specific racism in healthcare and creating culturally safe, inclusive systems.

As Registrar / CEO, the ideal candidate will:

• Lead BCCNM through significant transformation, including legislative change and internal modernization.
• Balance long-term strategic vision with the practical realities of regulatory operations.
• Champion Indigenous-specific anti-racism as a core driver of regulatory change, embedding cultural safety and humility throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with government and health system partners to address issues such as workforce shortages and systemic inequities.
• Represent BC's regulatory leadership on national and international stages.
• Inspire confidence and trust among registrants, partners, and the public.

Who BCCNM is Looking For

The ideal candidate is a seasoned strategic executive with a strong track record in complex, multi-partner environments, with deep knowledge of health systems and/or professional regulation. They will be a relationship-builder, a systems thinker, and a steady hand in times of change, capable of translating vision into action while ensuring operational excellence.

Guided by BCCNM's values—Nutsamaht (we are one), Caring, Leaderful, Collaborative, Strategic, and Humble—the new Registrar / CEO will lead with courage, compassion, and a deep respect for Indigenous rights and ways of knowing.

This role is based in Vancouver, BC, on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

The anticipated salary range is between $320,000 and $420,000 plus bonus. Placement within this range will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply directly with our partners at Boyden: British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives Registrar and Chief Executive Officer - Boyden.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those moving forward will be contacted.

Required Experience: Chief Executive Experience

Key Skills:

• Office Management
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office & Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Google Docs & Google Suite
• Adobe Acrobat
• QuickBooks
• Personal Assistant Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: $320,000 - $420,000