BAND 5 - Deputy Superintendent
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Requisition Number: 124978
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Category: Leadership and Management
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Classification: Band 5
Description
The Team
The Health Professions and Occupations Regulatory Oversight Office (HPOROO) is a newly established independent oversight body responsible for overseeing health professional regulatory colleges under the Health Professions and Occupations Act. As a newly established independent oversight office, HPOROO is helping shape a modern approach to health professional regulatory oversight in British Columbia. The Office plays a unique role in promoting accountability, transparency, and public protection across the health regulatory system.
The Deputy Superintendent will lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals with expertise in regulatory oversight, audit and evaluation, policy, governance, investigations, Indigenous engagement, appointments, communications, and business operations. Team members work closely together on complex files, drawing on diverse perspectives and expertise to assess regulatory performance, conduct oversight reviews, identify opportunities for improvement, and support evidence-informed decision-making.
As a newly established office, HPOROO offers a unique opportunity to help build and influence the future of health professional oversight in British Columbia. The team values collaboration, innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning. Success is achieved through strong partnerships both within the Office and with external stakeholders, creating an environment where ideas are welcomed, knowledge is shared, and team members support one another in achieving common goals.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Superintendent, Office leadership, Ministry of Health executives, senior government officials, health professional regulatory colleges, Indigenous partners, health authorities, professional associations, and other oversight organizations.
What we appreciate about this team is the opportunity to build something meaningful together. Team members are passionate about public service, committed to respectful collaboration, and motivated by the shared goal of improving accountability, governance, and public protection across BC's health-care system.
The Role
Reporting to the Superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent provides executive director leadership for the Office's oversight, audit, evaluation, governance, and policy functions. The role leads a talented and collaborative team responsible for monitoring regulatory college performance, conducting oversight reviews, developing governance standards, and providing recommendations that strengthen accountability and public confidence in the health professional regulatory system.
The Deputy Superintendent oversees strategic reviews, audit and evaluation activities, recommendations to regulatory colleges, appointments processes, and major policy initiatives that have significant implications for British Columbia's health regulatory system. The position also plays a key leadership role in managing complex issues, engaging with senior stakeholders, and ensuring the Office's oversight activities contribute to improved public protection and confidence in health professional regulation.
This is a unique opportunity to help build a provincial oversight office while influencing system-wide improvements that affect health professional regulation across British Columbia. Candidates who are energized by collaboration, organizational growth, innovation, and public-interest work will find significant opportunities to make a lasting impact through this role.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Degree in Public Administration, Law, or in a related field AND two (2) years of related experience; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Years of related experience must be in each of the following.
- Experience in a senior management role leading new business development projects and/or business transformation projects involving a diverse range of project portfolios.
- Experience establishing collaborative relationships with senior leaders across government, as well as internal and external partners and leading organizational change associated with implementation.
- Experience providing organizational vision and strategic leadership, and leading and coaching multidisciplinary senior management teams to execute strategic plans and diverse projects.
- Experience in strategic business planning, contract management, financial management; and leading multi-party negotiations.
- Experience building true partnerships with Indigenous peoples in support of reconciliation.
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Experience fostering resilience, building collaborative partnerships, and creating environments that promote healing, growth, and positive outcomes.
- Experience leading and supporting managers and staff working with individuals affected by trauma, crisis, or complex social needs.
- Experience supporting implementation of the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Kurstie.Somner@hporoo.ca,
About this Position:
This position is excluded from union membership.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 3 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.