Public Committee Member Opportunities

Are you looking for an opportunity to support the public good?

The CVBC is accepting applications from members of the public to sit on regulatory committees!

The mandate of the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC) is to ensure that the public and animals of B.C. are served by a competent and ethical profession. To do this the CVBC must set and enforce standards of practice and conduct that apply to all veterinarians in B.C.

For more information about the CVBC click here.

Opportunity: The CVBC will be establishing a pool of eligible candidates which can be drawn from to fill Committee vacancies in 2023

Compensation: Click here to see the reimbursement policy.

Location: Candidate must live in British Columbia. Meetings are primarily virtual with one or two in person meetings in the lower mainland for which travel expenses are paid.

Qualifications: A combination of skills and experience will be considered in the application process and will be dependent on the nature of the committee.

More information on the CVBC Committees can be found here.

Required Criteria:

Must be a resident of BC
Must be comfortable with the use of a computer, as well as utilizing secure virtual platforms such as SharePoint to access meeting materials
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Criteria:

Knowledge of provincial legislation such as the Health Professions Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Administrative Tribunals Act
Experience on boards and/or committees
Experience in business management, governance, equity diversity and inclusion, financial management, law, human health, animal health background

Time Commitment: Information on the Committee time commitments can be found here.

The CVBC values diversity in backgrounds and experiences among Council, staff, inspectors and Committee members and is committed to equity and inclusion through continuous development and proactively managing bias.

Questions can be submitted to feedback@cvbc.ca

Please submit a cover letter and resume with the email heading “Public Committee Member Application” to: feedback@cvbc.ca

Please complete the application found at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WTLV895

Careers

Paralegal – Complaints

Reports to: Complaints & Investigation manager

Come join the team at the College of Veterinarians of BC

The College of Veterinarians of British Columbia is the regulator for the veterinary profession in British Columbia, and is responsible for administering the Veterinarians Act. We are looking for a new team member to join our Complaints Division. If you have great organizational and interpersonal skills, lots of enthusiasm, and enjoy working in a smaller office environment, then we would love to meet you!

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the CVBC’s Complaints and Investigation Manager, the Paralegal – Complaints will provide administrative and communications support necessary for the processing of complaints received from the public concerning veterinarians and the practice of veterinary medicine in British Columbia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide administrative oversight and management of case files from start to finish with minimal supervision
Organize, assist and maintain files to ensure they are complete, well-documented and orderly – to include review of documents for relevance and privilege
Compile, redact and edit documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro
Maintain an efficient file management and bring-forward system
Create and maintain various knowledge management tools including tables, indexes, spreadsheets, and databases, and assist with preparation of statistics
Prepare and send correspondence to registrants, complainants, opposing counsel, and other parties pertaining to case files
Liaise with the CVBC’s complaints coordinator, legal counsel and Registrar on case file progress
Review and edit investigator memos to the Investigation Committee
Attend Investigation Committee meetings for the purpose of drafting meeting minutes
Close electronic files and update registrant files for discipline history
Monitor post-hearing activities including suspensions, education requirements, medical record reviews and payment of discipline penalties and enforcement expenses by registrants
Provide initial case file review and assessment
Prepare drafts of consent agreements and other legal documents as requested
Prepare document disclosures
Assist legal counsel with freedom of information requests
Provide assistance and back up coverage to Complaints Coordinator
Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests from General Counsel and Registrar, including researching legal issues and preparing memos
Perform other duties as required

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Successful completion of a Paralegal program or comparable training and experience
3 – 5 years working in a legal office or regulatory environment preferred
Strong commitment to quality work product with proven ability to meet competing deadlines
Strong organizational skills, able to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Critical thinking skills, high level of initiative, and proactive approach to problem solving
Ability to take instruction from others, work as a member of a team yet also be able to work independently and effectively under pressure
Proven understanding of legal framework and documents
Intermediate-to-advanced computer skills, including Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with electronic documentation and case management systems
Intermediate understanding of legal terminology, legal processes and common legal documents related to administrative and regulatory law

Commitment: Full-time, part-time, and contract options may be considered.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, with a competitive benefits package for salaried position.

Location: North Richmond (Bridgeport & Shell Road) – our offices are located in a quiet office park with green space, and operated by a management company that has demonstrated a commitment to tenant health and safety during the COVID pandemic. The office park is easily accessed by all modes of transportation and is serviced by a shuttle bus from the nearby Canada Line station. We are a great alternative to the congestion and bustle of nearby downtown Vancouver and Richmond.

Posting Closes: May 27, 2023, 4:00 p.m.

Please Submit Application With The Email Heading “Paralegal – Complaints Application” to: feedback@cvbc.ca. Please include in your application your resume, as well as a description of relevant skills and experience that you would bring to the position.

For everyone’s health and safety our vaccination policy requires full vaccination against COVID-19 to attend CVBC offices in person and meet with our team in person.