College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC

The College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia registers, certifies and regulates dentists and certified dental assistants. The overall role of the College is the protection of the public through ensuring safe and appropriate dental care for those in British Columbia.

The College does this by setting standards for practice and registration, supporting registered dentists and certified dental assistants to meet those standards, and taking action if the standards are not met. An opportunity now exists to lead this dynamic, high performing organization that plays a vital role in serving the public interest and two of British Columbia’s dental professions.

Reporting to a committed Board, you will provide overall operational leadership to the College in implementing strategic plans to advance its vision, purpose and goals, and maintain a culture that is congruent with the College’s mandate. Leading a staff of about 27 and managing a budget of approximately $9.5 million, you will work to enhance positive relationships with government, other provincial and national health profession regulatory bodies, educational institutions, and other key organizations to ensure that dental practice is competent, ethical, and meets the standards that society expects.

As the ideal candidate, you are a strategic leader with a strong record of instilling organizational excellence and relationship building in organizations with comparable scale, scope and complexity. Your experience could have been gained in a senior leadership role in a regulatory body, association, healthcare organization or the private sector or alternatively, experience in a ministry or agency of government or a university faculty. A highly skilled communicator, you are credible in front of any audience, and have the maturity, presence and political acumen to develop cooperation and collaboration across a diverse group of stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to serve the public while at the same time make a significant contribution to two of British Columbia’s dental professions.

To explore this exciting opportunity further, please contact Elizabeth Abraham, Kathryn Young, or Ken Werker in our Vancouver office at 604-685-0261, or please submit your resume and related information online at www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/10659.