Licensing Officer � Child Care

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Licensing Officer - Child Care performs inspectional, regulatory and advisory work involving the licensing and inspection of child day care facilities in Vancouver Coastal Health. The incumbent inspects and assesses new and existing community care facilities and programs to ensure compliance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and regulations; issues community care licenses; investigates complaints of contraventions to the Act and regulations; investigates reportable incidents in facilities; provides information, guidance and consultation to facility operators, the public and others on related matters; and interprets, explains and ensures that applicable requirements and provisions of the act and regulations are enforced to promote the health, safety and well-being of children in care.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience
Certificate or Diploma in a relevant discipline supplemented with at least three (3) years of recent, related experience managing a child care program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Early Childhood Educator License to Practice.

Valid BC Driver’s License is required. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge & Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of provincial acts and regulations related to child care facilities licensing.
Demonstrated knowledge of the provision of quality care within child 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 child care 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.

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.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.

Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.