Job Posting - Legal Counsel - CCHPBC
Position Title: Legal Counsel
Status: Part-time; Permanent
The College is seeking a solutions-focused legal professional with exceptional judgment and a commitment to public protection to serve as Legal Counsel. This senior, part-time role (22.5 hours per week) requires a high level of legal expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environment.
This position serves as the senior legal advisor on corporate governance, organizational policy, and legal issues impacting College operations. The Legal Counsel manages the provision of external legal services and ensures that all legal strategies and advice are integrated with organizational priorities and risk management frameworks.
The Legal Counsel provides legal advice on a broad spectrum of matters, including the Health Professions Act (HPA), Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), associated regulations and bylaws, Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), technology use and modernization, and other relevant legislation.
The role requires exceptional judgment, a high degree of political acuity, and the ability to advise in a dynamic regulatory environment.
It is essential for all College staff to contribute to a team approach with a public protection focus, delivering efficient services that align with and allow the College to meet its regulatory, strategic, and operational goals.
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How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter on our careers portal on our website, www.cchpbc.ca/about/#careers. This position will remain open until filled. References, education and credential verifications, and a criminal record check may be required for final candidates. Internal applicants will need to submit an application with the HR team via email by July 29, 2025.
Preference will be given to candidates residing in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia. Please note that this position is open only to individuals who are legally authorized to work in Canada. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
The College provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us when contacted for an interview or assessment. All accommodation information will be kept confidential.
We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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