BC College of Nurses & Midwives Looking for Executive Director, Reconciliation Equity Diversity & Inclusion at Vancouver, BC Full Time

Regular, Full-Time

BCCNM has committed to work towards cultural safety and humility (CSH) for BC’s Indigenous People, in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the Ministry of Health (MOH). More recently, BCCNM publicly apologized for its part in Indigenous-specific racism in the health care system in BC, as was demonstrated in the In Plain Sight Report, and re-committed ourselves to acting on recommendations from the report in the form of BCCNM’s Constructive Disruption to Indigenous-Specific Racism amongst BC’s Nurses and Midwives – An Action Plan (Action Plan). BCCNM is committed to making our health system more culturally safe for First Nations, Metis and Inuit People.

To better understand the needs and diversity of British Columbians accessing nursing or midwifery care, BCCNM recognizes the important of having different voices and perspectives in our staff, board and committees. We know that decision making is enriched by diverse life experiences. In this role, we especially encourage applications from Indigenous People, members from racialized and marginalized groups, individuals identifying as LGBTQS+, and individuals with lives experience of physical, cognitive, or mental health conditions or their caregivers.

Who we are
The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (“BCCNM”) is the college empowered under the Health Professions Act to regulate the practice of all licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered midwives, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses in British Columbia. Regulation helps to protect the public by ensuring that professional care or service received by the public is competent, ethical, and meets the standards that society views as acceptable.
As western Canada’s largest health profession regulator, we believe a diverse and inclusive team enriches our efforts to protect the public. We welcome applications from all who reflect of the communities we serve, and especially encourage Indigenous Peoples and members of equity-seeking groups to apply. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences bring both innovation and better outcomes to the work we do and the decisions we make.

What we offer you

Our office is located at 200 Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver and rests on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations. To support a healthy work-life balance, we operate using a hybrid model. Employees enjoy a collaborative environment that offers flexibility to work both on-site and remotely each week.

As a member of the team, you can expect to be working in a collaborative, team-based environment and to be treated in a respectful and professional manner. The college is committed to employee professional development and career growth, and this will be tailored for this role. We promise to provide you with rewarding work that challenges you. While your workload will be busy, the college supports staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance.

Aside from the opportunity to be part of a passionate team contributing to our important mandate of protecting the public, BCCNM offers an attractive compensation and benefits package for regular employees that includes generous annual vacation, 100% company-paid group health and dental benefits, participation in the Municipal Pension Plan, along with many other programs designed to promote employee health and well-being.

What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Chief Officer, Strategy, Governance and Reconciliation, the Executive Director, Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), creates and leads the strategy to create a workplace reflective of reconciliation, CSH, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion, ensuring these are woven into policies, practices, and systems, and reflected throughout BCCNM’s staff, board and committees. The ED, REDI leads and executes BCCNM’s strategies on Reconciliation, CSH, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and anti-oppression. This role will liaise with MOH, Health Canada, the regional health authorities, FNHA and PHSA, other health regulatory Colleges in BC and Canada, First Nations governments and organizations, Indigenous organizations, patient/family/community members, advocacy and community groups (such as Qmunity), and members of the public. The ED, REDI proactively nurtures relationships with elders, knowledge carriers and leaders of local BC First Nations and Indigenous

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise and leads BCCNM in its goal to live the principles of UNDRIP and DRIPA and ensure cultural safety and humility is fully reflected in our workplace culture, processes, communications, standards, interactions and daily operations to demonstrate allyship, address Indigenous-specific racism and act as a catalyst for identifying and addressing other forms of racism and discrimination.
• Partners with peers and senior leaders to create a framework to proactively address current and future reconciliation, CSH, equity, diversity and inclusion needs, by analyzing current workforce data, employee engagement surveys, and external research, to support the organization’s current and future objectives regarding reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Leads the work and integration across BCCNM regarding implementation of the new HPOA related to discrimination, CSH, etc. to ensure BCCNM is compliant with the Act.
• Partners with leaders across the organization to ensure cross-program development and key initiatives are supported to integrate actions for reconciliation, CSH, Anti-racism, Indigenous-specific antiracism, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) to support the organization’s strategic plan, goals and objectives.
• In consultation with the Chief Officer, Strategy, Governance and Reconciliation, and in collaboration with the strategy and governance team, develops, drives and delivers programs on reconciliation, CSH, Anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and anti-oppression across BCCNM’s staff, board and committees.
  
  Builds the program roadmaps and collaborates to ensure policy adoption in order to meet BCCNM’s strategic priorities in this space.
• Develops and leads a review of current policies, practices, and programs to identify and address any systemic or discriminatory barriers embedded within the organizational structure.
• Develops, sources and leads education sessions for BCCNM staff, board and committee to build leadership and champions of reconciliation, CSH, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Leads staff in the Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion program which takes a long-term view and approach to organization-wide improvements.

  Your education & skills

• Relevant educational qualifications, including a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in either Sciences or Arts (preferably in HR, Business, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years’ progressive experience implementing anti-racism, CSH, diversity and inclusion, and anti-oppression programs in complex organizations.
• Knowledge and understanding of current and historical Indigenous issues, cultures, practices, Indigenous cultural safety, cultural humility, Indigenous-specific racism, anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous worldview is required.
• Proven leadership experience in managing across functional relationships; can address BCCNM’s culture while at the same time acting as an agent of change for process and system improvement.
• Experience developing strategies and executing initiatives that drive measurable results.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge/inspire colleagues/partners to achieve business results; clear understanding of business operations and anti-racism, CSH, EDI, and anti-oppression strategies, and able to articulate them to audiences within and outside the organization.
• Advanced relationship-management experience and consulting skills, with the ability to influence without authority, lead, engage and build consensus across various levels of leaders through collaboration and influence.
• Evidence of developing and implementing industry-leading best practices in approaches to reconciliation with First Nations and developing and maintaining relationships with First Nations Governments and organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to inspire, motivate and mobilize team and colleagues.
• Able to thrive in fast moving and ambiguous environments.
• Ability to align and adjust milestone and targets to maintain forward momentum.
• Demonstrated understanding of diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility as they apply to nursing and midwifery practice and health care is an asset.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply online. This opportunity will remain posted until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by January 9, 2023.

Please note: BCCNM is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all College staff. Any employee hired must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or must have a BCCNM approved exemption before beginning work for the College.