Job Opportunity: General Counsel
The College is currently recruiting for General Counsel.
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About the Role
Reporting to the Registrar/CEO, the General Counsel participates as a member of the Executive Team, to contribute to the overall organizational strategy and oversees all legal aspects of the College. This role is responsible for a broad range of responsibilities including advising the College on a variety of legal matters related to the Health Professions Act (HPA), Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA), College Bylaws, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), other relevant legislation, College operations, and College policies.
Based in Vancouver, the successful candidate is a practising lawyer with over 7 years of administrative law experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable of the regulatory framework and has a clear understanding of the College’s role in governing the profession. With experience handling a heavy, complex, diverse caseload with multiple inhouse clients and competing demands, the ideal candidate is credible in front of any audience and has the maturity and presence to develop consensus and partnerships across a diverse group of partners.
College’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment
The College is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of various minority groups or groups that have been identified as marginalized under the BC Human Rights. The College seeks to attract, retain, and develop a qualified, capable, and diverse workforce that represents 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. We believe that every individual receives fair treatment and is provided with the appropriate resources and opportunities. The College 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.
Application Deadline
If you are interested in joining our team, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by 5PM on Monday, July 11, 2022.
References, education and professional credential verifications, and a criminal record check may be required for all final candidates.