Salary Details: The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89/Hr. - CAD $47.31/Hr. Job Summary:

COME WORK AS A LICENSING OFFICER WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Licensing Officer to join the team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Certificate/Diploma in a relevant allied health discipline.
• Two years 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 is required. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.

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 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.
• Demonstrated ability to use current word processing, spreadsheet and electronic mail software applications.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• 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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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