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With great respect, we acknowledge that the College of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC) is located on the unceded territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples – xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-ulh Sníchim speaking peoples - Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. As a health regulator, our responsibility is to protect the health and safety of individuals accessing pharmacy care by licensing and regulating pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and the pharmacies where they practice in order to ensure they deliver qualified, safe, and ethical care.

Having embarked on a collective journey with health regulators in BC towards creating safer spaces for Indigenous partnerships, CPBC is focused on developing and enabling alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to uphold the legal plurality that exists between Westernized systems and traditional Indigenous methodologies.

CPBC is committed to addressing Indigenous-specific racism and other forms of discrimination both in healthcare and within regulatory structures. We believe in integrity, transparency, and relational partnerships. As part of this team, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect. CPBC staff contribute to a positive work-life balance and personal health and wellness through their commitment to voluntary interest committees aimed at promoting cultural safety, equity, and social and environmental initiatives.

• We value the importance of our work and take responsibility for our decisions, words and actions.

• We act ethically, honestly and in good faith.

• We help to ensure that Indigenous Peoples have access to a culturally safe healthcare system, free from Indigenous-specific racism.

• We value the feelings, culture and preferences of others and recognize that they are as important as our own.

CPBC is committed to helping our health system become culturally safe and free from Indigenous-specific racism. As recognized in our updated Strategic Plan and the In Plain Sight report, and acknowledged as a gap in our staff complement at CPBC, we are very interested in recruiting Indigenous individuals and encourage them to apply.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. CPBC seeks to attract, retain, and develop a qualified, capable, and diverse workforce that that is reflective of all our communities. We are committed to employment equity by ensuring all human resource practices comply with the provisions of the Human Rights Code, address unintentional bias and are impartial, fair and honest. CPBC also fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment where ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion learning and training are offered; cultural and social awareness are provided; and religious observances are acknowledged.

Based in the BC lower mainland, CPBC is seeking to hire a registered pharmacist with over three (3) years experience to take on the role of Pharmacy Practice Consultant for a one-year term. We are looking for a practicing pharmacist that has exceptional written communication and analytical skills, with demonstrated proficiency in researching and summarizing complex information to best inform pharmacy regulation and standards for British Columbians.

The Pharmacy Policy Consultant provides expertise to internal and external partners on pharmacy practice, regulation and standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, and evaluating policy documents related to the practice standards of pharmacy professionals and provincial health care system, as well as other bylaws. This position will work in a rapidly evolving policy and regulatory environment and the successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running.

• Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to the Director and, when required, to CPBC leadership and staff and relevant partners on pharmacy practice, regulation, and standards.
• Researches, plans, develops, and evaluates policy documents to ensure standards of practice and other practice-specific bylaws and policies reflect best practice.
• Leads and / or supports the development of policies and bylaws, in particular the standards of practice, throughout all stages of the policy and legislation development process.
• Prepares and contributes to the development of a range of complex practice-specific related documentation, including policies, briefing notes and other briefing materials, presentations, and legislation.
• Supports other team members in the practice-related aspects of development and maintenance of policy and legislative frameworks and tools.
• Manages practice-related projects that may identify and inform future legislative operational plans.
• Provides input on the practice-related aspects of proposed policies, regulations and legislation from other regulatory bodies, government, and other organizations to ensure alignment, flags issues, and brings forward concerns in relation to pharmacy practice.
• Performs research and analysis on complex pharmacy practice matters that have relevance provincially as well as inter-provincially and / or that relate to federal and international policies, programs, and legislation.
• Supports the production of complex briefing materials for the Legislation Review Committee (LRC), the Prescribing and Drug Administration Committee (PDAC), other committees, and the Board, as needed.
• Collaborates with team members and other departments on policy and bylaw projects and supports the communication and dissemination of changes to partners.
• Stays current and informed on emerging pharmacy practice-related issues.
• Leads and / or supports internal and external consultation relating to pharmacy practice and pharmacy regulation and policy and ensures that it is timely, relevant, and meaningful.
• Builds effective relationships and linkages with CPBC staff as well as with registrants.
• Facilitates learning opportunities CPBC staff and pharmacy students.
• Provides leadership, assistance, and support to CPBC leadership, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

• Registered pharmacist; a member of good standing of the related professional body
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Relevant post secondary education in a policy related field (e.g., political science, public administration, health administration, law) is an asset
• Experience with regulatory or public policy development is an asset
• Anti-racism and / or diversity, equity and inclusion training or equivalent self-directed training
• Indigenous Cultural Safety training or equivalent self-directed training
• Extensive knowledge of provincial and / or federal legislation relative to pharmacy practice
• Broad knowledge of the provincial health care system
• Exceptional written communication skills and strong detail orientation and drive for accuracy
• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, and demonstrated proficiency in summarizing complex information
• Effective verbal communication skills, including demonstrated proficiency in delivering presentations to, and sharing research findings with partners
• Demonstrated research skills, including capacity to understand regulatory environments
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to apply appropriate techniques to facilitate effective change management
• Intermediate computer skills; proficient in Microsoft 365 products and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all partners
• Ability to maintain tact when dealing with diverse groups of people with different personalities
• Ability to exercise good judgement in protecting confidential information
• Ability to use a commonsense approach and demonstrate sound judgement
• Ability to organize work duties, set priorities and deliver results under pressure
• Commitment to continual learning and a drive for intellectual curiosity to innovate and improve

The salary range for this position is $101,986 to $108,339 annually based on a 35-hour work week.

The starting salary will be determined based on factors such as the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience; salaries of other employees in the same salary range; market conditions and other relevant factors.

CPBC provides a flexible work environment that includes a hybrid work model with an assigned schedule. We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth; provide flexibility; strive for work-life balance; and provide an excellent and dynamic work environment where innovation, teamwork and creativity are highly valued.

CPBC supports and offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities to take part in the selection process. Please let us know if an accommodation is required when you are contacted about an interview and / or assessment. All information in relation to accommodation is kept confidential.

Please submit a cover letter and resume or direct any enquiries to hr@bcpharmacists.org by end of day Monday, November 17, 2025 . This opportunity will remain posted until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline. References, education and professional credential verifications, and a criminal record check may be required for all final candidates.

Please note that applications will not be kept on file and only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.