Job Description

Status: Temporary, full-time, 1.5 year term
Expected Start Date: May 2026 - December 2028
Work Location: Hybrid, Vancouver B.C. (a minimum of 2 days in office)

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.

BCCNM’s commitment to Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism

BCCNM is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples and health system partners to support Indigenous-specific anti-racist practices in the health system. As the largest health regulator in Western Canada, BCCNM has the opportunity to influence the health professionals we regulate, as well as the broader health-care system, to break the cycle of racism, and improve health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. BCCNM has pledged to become culturally safe and anti-racist, and to support the health professionals we regulate to do the same.

What we offer you

We promise to provide you with rewarding work that challenges you. You will be part of a passionate team contributing to our important mandate of protecting the public. As a member of the team, you can expect to be working in a collaborative, team-based environment, and treated in a respectful and professional manner.

The expected starting base salary for this position is $86,034 – $90,986 annually, depending on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience. Once hired, you will progress through a wider salary range over time as you continue to develop job knowledge, skills and competencies for the role.

In addition to base salary, the college offers a generous vacation and extended benefits package. As an employee, you receive 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits. And we contribute to B.C.'s Municipal Pension Plan to help you secure your retirement income. Throughout your career with us, you will engage in a variety of learning and development. We will support your professional development and cover your professional membership costs. To support you in work and life, we provide an employee assistance program and fitness allowance perk. Working with us allows you to enjoy flexible hybrid work. This position is located in Vancouver, but you’ll be able to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Our office is closed for the 11 statutory holidays in B.C. as well as Easter Monday and Boxing Day.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Chief Officer, Communications & People, the Change Management Specialist (CMS) is a key member of the internal change team supporting the organization’s multi‑year Business Transformation (BT) initiative. The CMS supports the planning, delivery, and sustainment of change initiatives by providing coordination, analysis, and delivery support across stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption activities. Working under the guidance of an OCM Lead, the role contributes to the successful adoption of organizational, process, and technology changes.

BCCNM is seeking an experienced change practitioner to join the organization on a temporary basis through December 2028 to support the Business Transformation program. Phase 1 of the program is underway, with multiple projects in progress, including the implementation of a new CRM system supporting all registration activities, scheduled to go live in July 2026. Subsequent phases will launch in 2026 and 2027, transforming both core business operations and support programs.

The Change Management Specialist works closely with internal change team members and external change partners/vendors to develop and execute detailed change plans. The role works across a variety of projects and serves as a primary point of contact for organizational change management, making it an ideal opportunity for an emerging change practitioner to build experience supporting a large‑scale transformation through go‑live and user adoption.

Key responsibilities include:

Focuses on the human aspect of change using recognised standard change management methods and acts as a focal point for internal teams on strategic projects involving changes within the organization.
Supports the development and maintenance of change and training plans, including impact assessments, audience identification, and role‑based learning requirements; maintains related documentation, schedules, and trackers aligned to project milestones and readiness objectives.
Collects, synthesizes, and analyzes stakeholder and user feedback to inform readiness, training effectiveness, communications, and adoption risk mitigation.
Supports stakeholder engagement and change communications by drafting and coordinating change and training messages and supporting engagement activities such as workshops, demos, and feedback sessions.
Supports readiness, adoption, and sustainment by tracking training completion and adoption indicators, assisting with go‑live and post‑implementation support, and contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement.
Provides project and delivery support by coordinating meetings, tracking actions, preparing materials for project teams and leadership updates, and supporting alignment across project, change, and training workstreams.
Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, collaborates with project teams, and builds productive working relationships to support successful delivery across the Business Transformation program.
Contributes to the development of program‑level key messages and presentations in collaboration with Communications team experts.

Your education & skills

Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, human resources or related discipline, plus 1 to 3 years of change specific experience or an equivalent level of education, training, and experience.
Recognised training and/or certification in change management (PROSCI, CCMP, CMS, etc.) is required. PROSCI certification is an asset.
Experience supporting training or learning activities as part of a change or transformation initiative (e.g., system implementations, process changes).
Experience working in a project‑based or transformation environment is required.
Experience in public sector, healthcare, or regulated environments is an asset.
Previous involvement in transformational projects with significant change management implications
Demonstration of the following behaviours/competencies is required:
- Demonstrated understanding of diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility as they apply to health care is an asset.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to build quickly establish trust and rapport with others.
- Strong communication skills and active listening skills.
- Organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload and work under time pressures to meet deadlines.
- Confidence and ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated flexibility to meet and adapt to changes in organizational priorities.
- Advanced skills related to the Microsoft Office suite with demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and experience using collaboration and document management tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint).

Desirable experience includes:

Experience coordinating large scale training initiatives
Facilitation experience, with ability to design and implement working sessions to uncover change impacts across multiple partners and competing initiatives

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply online and submit a cover letter and resume. This opportunity will remain posted until filled. To see a full list of our current opportunities or to learn more about working at the BC College of Nurses & Midwives, please visit our website at Careers at BCCNM.

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Please note: BCCNM no longer requires staff, contractors, board and committee members, and volunteers to provide an attestation of vaccination related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In the event of a Public Health Order being issued, the College is committed to full compliance with all directives and guidelines set forth by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and the community partners we work with, consistent with the duty of the College to serve and protect the public.

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