Licensing Officer - Long Term Care (Bachelor's Degree)

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89/Hr. - CAD $47.31/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Licensing Officer in Long Term Care with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Licensing Officer to join the Long Term Care Environmental Health team supporting Vancouver, Richmond and North Vancouver. Apply today to join our team!

As a Licensing Officer with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Perform inspectional, regulatory and advisor work involving the licensing and inspection of long term care facilities within Vancouver Coastal Health.
• Inspect and assess new and existing community care facilities and programs to ensure compliance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and regulations, including:
• Issue community care licenses.
• Investigate complaints of contraventions to the Act and regulations.
• Investigate reportable incidents in facilities.
• Provide information, guidance and consultation to facility operators, the public and others on related matters.
• Interpret, explain and ensure that applicable requirements and provisions of the act and regulations are enforced to promote the health, safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults in care.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant health sciences discipline.
• Two (2) years' recent, related experience working in a community care facility licensing program and/or in the field of adult or adolescent residential and/or community based programs related to working with vulnerable adults, children and youth or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of provincial acts and regulations related to community care facilities licensing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the provision of quality care within licensed child and/or residential care facilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of quality assurance/quality improvement.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in the inspection and assessment of licensed facilities and programs.
• Ability to investigate complaints, identify infractions and violations and make recommendations regarding corrective action.
• Ability to interpret, explain and ensure compliance with applicable requirements and provisions of applicable acts and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and negotiate resolutions in a respectful manner to minimize conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to tactfully and diplomatically enforce regulatory provisions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with licensees, operators, government agencies, special interest groups and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports and recommendations on community care licensing issues.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.