Position Summary
Are you a Licensing Officer looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Public Health Protection department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, and as an integral member of the team delivering Public Health services, the Licensing Officer provides service delivery within the framework of the public health/health protection model. This position monitors licensed care facilities to ensure that persons in care are safe, their health is being promoted, and their dignity is maintained. The Licensing Officer collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, health care professionals, and other health authority staff and stakeholders to achieve excellence in licensed child and residential care. They promote quality and continuous improvement and support the goals of Northern Health and Health Protection. The Licensing Officer is responsible for assessing risk to the health and safety of children, youth, and adults in care pursuant to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, the Child Care Licensing Regulation, and the Residential Care Regulations.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

Qualfications
• A university degree or diploma in a related discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills and Abilities:
• Teaching: Transmits information effectively to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluates and integrates pertinent data (from multiple sources) to solve problems, make decisions and draw appropriate conclusions.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with clients, families, the public, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using oral, written, and computer communication means.
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness, and risk-taking; plans creatively for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing development.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice, current research, facts, and experience to support practice decisions and actions.
• Management: Organizes work, sets objectives, and establishes priorities; manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation and collaboration among the interdisciplinary team.
• Teamwork: Fosters teamwork and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.
• Professional Practice: Applies the principles and practices of quality assurance and continuous improvement to support and enable clients to deliver quality service; promotes client-focused care that is sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, and incorporates client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Ability to operate related equipment, computers and relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:
This position may be based in one of the following Northern Health communities: Northern Interior (Prince George) or Northeast (Dawson Creek or Fort St. John). Learn more about these northern communities.

More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants