Regional Advisor & Advocate Island (12 Month Contract)

At Doctors of BC our vision is to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of BC with the highest standard of health care, while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.

Together, we make a difference so our doctors can make theirs. Join us today!

THE JOB: Regional Advisor & Advocate, Island (12 Month Contract)

The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.

Starting Salary Range: $90,640- $113,300 

The role of the Regional Advisor and Advocate is to serve as the local advocate for Doctors of BC members in their Region. In this role there are four primary goals: 

1. Advise and advocate for members regarding local opportunities and issues.


2. Support fair payment of physicians through discussion about local contracts, agreements and programs including assistance with navigating dispute mechanisms.


3. Support the physical and psychological safety of physicians in their region.


4. Support representative functions of the Doctors of BC.

This is a challenging role that covers a wide range of issues and topics for physicians. The role requires this person to develop a similarly wide range of knowledge about their region, Health Authority and the Doctors of BC. The overall goal is to help members navigate issues, programs and opportunities so they are in the best position to focus on their patients and medical practice. Ideally, efforts are to be collaborative with the external agencies and authorities that our members work with, but may also involve advocating directly on behalf of members. Core to success in this role is the ability to develop effective working and collaborative relationships with physicians and staff across the region and at the Doctors of BC main office as well as with external partners.

This position requires the selected candidate to be located on Vancouver Island.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Building Relationships (E):

• Maintains and forms alliances with recognized leading experts and authoritative decision makers.


• Partners with wide circle of contacts and involves them in generating mutually beneficial long-term opportunities and achieving win-win outcomes.


• Represents the organization on strategic issues impacting multiple organizations, the community, and the professional field.

Change Advocate (A):

• Leads the planning and implementation of change programs that impact critical functions and processes.


• Partners with other resource managers and change agents to identify opportunities for significant process enhancements.


• Recommends changes that impact strategic business direction.


• Proven ability to set expectations for monitoring, feedback systems and reviews performance trends.


• Evaluates progress and involves peers and team members in analyzing strengths and weaknesses in performance.


• Improves efficiency by spearheading pilots and planned functional change initiatives.

Leading Self (A):

• Calms self and others during stressful times.


• Comfortably handles risk and uncertainty and is decisive in ambiguous situations. Uses setbacks in a constructive way and demonstrates a mindset of continuous learning and improvement.


• Anticipates and responds in a proactive manner to future needs that may not be obvious to others.


• Ability to adapt to ever changing workload priorities and events and effectively reprioritizing or deferring tasks in line with operational and strategic goals.

 Strategic Thinking (A):

• Identifies potential areas of conflicting priorities and vulnerability in achieving standards.


• Reviews department’s progress against established goals, objectives, service level targets, and project milestones.


• Supports others in achieving deliverables by efficiently allocating resources and providing common organizing systems, techniques, and disciplines.


• Maintains a proactive work review and approval process prior to assignment completion.


• Solicits internal and external customer evaluation of performance and devises measures for improvement.

Executive Presence (A):

• Demonstrates responsiveness and respectfulness while partnering with client group.


• Ability to see the big picture in all situations and bring others on board with ideas and actions.


• Ability to navigate conflict and manage difficult conversations with physicians and external stakeholders. Conflict de-escalation and resolution experience considered an asset.  


• Responds constructively in high pressure situations and acts confidently to captivate the attention, interest and respect of others.


• Understands diverse internal and external interest groups and power bases within the working environment to lead and negotiate most effectively.


• Thinks before speaking and states own perspective confidently but diplomatically despite potential challenge from influential third parties

 Doctors of BC Team Member: Approaches work with a collaborative spirit recognizing we are better together. Embraces change, provides excellence in service and is accountable for their results and helping others achieve theirs. Does the right thing, not the easy thing. Speaks openly and honestly to tackle tough challenges and enrich relationships. Balances hard work with fun and is genuinely friendly and committed  to other’s well-being.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A graduate university degree AND/OR recognized professional designation in health, administration, business, policy or related field AND up to six years of progressive experience


• Having an equivalent level of related work experience in-lieu of post-secondary education.


• A solid understanding of the BC health care system, health authorities, hospitals and community practice. Preference will be given to experience on Vancouver Island.


• Experience working with physicians, other health care providers, and/or health authorities and experience working in the specified region is preferred


• Excellent organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills


• Effective communication and presentation/facilitation skills, as well as strong written skills including proven ability to develop clear, concise and comprehensive documents


• Demonstrated ability to critically appraise and apply data in various scenarios (e.g., business cases).


• Excellent judgment in setting priorities, identifying issues and determining action when working under pressure or tight deadlines.


• Strong diplomacy, collaboration skills, and conflict management capabilities


• Strong ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.


• Excellent computer skills (must be proficient with Microsoft Office).


• Ability to work with a flexible schedule and from home.


• Travel within the region and to its facilities and communities will be required. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required. 

 Doctors of BC thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Doctors of BC recognize the pervasive and ongoing harms of colonialism faced by Indigenous peoples and that these harms include the widespread systemic racism against Indigenous peoples in BC's health system. Physicians have a significant role to play in addressing the health disparities that exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients, and Doctors of BC is committed to continuing to advance reconciliation and address and eliminate racism in health care.

Doctors of BC celebrates diversity, challenges inequality and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diverse community. We seek qualified applicants who share our commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion, and truth and reconciliation. We especially welcome applications from persistently and historically oppressed groups, including Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, gender-diverse, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. 

We acknowledge that the land Doctors of BC operates and supports physicians from is the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations whose historical relationship with the land continues today. For Doctors of BC, acknowledging the land is an expression of cultural humility that involves recognizing our commitment to support the provision of culturally safe care to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in BC.