Initiatives & Updates

• Maria Dedegikas, Vancouver Coastal Electoral Region, re-elected for a two-year term, April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2014,

• Cassandra Hamilton, Interior/North Electoral Region, re-elected for a two-year term, April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2014.

• Quality Assurance Coordinator
• Registration Coordinator

We are looking to start training Mid-March/Early April with the one-year contract beginning once training is completed, by the end of April. If you are interested in applying to either of these positions (or both), please send your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Sunday, February 26, 2012. We thank all candidates for their interest but only those whose qualifications and experience suit the role will be contacted for an interview.

Position Summary: Coordinates and manages core quality assurance (QA) functions and the Quality Assurance Committee; Assists with quality assurance policy development; Provides information to registrants regarding the Continuing Competence Program; Manages electronic and paper files, ensuring security and confidentiality of records as they relate to quality assurance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working in a collegial manner with the Registrar and College staff to meet regulatory mandate of the College as outlined in the Health Professions Act, Dietitians Regulation, CDBC bylaws, Board and Committee policies
• Coordinating and supporting the work of the QA committee, staff and consultants to accomplish the goals of the College as set out in the Bylaws and Board policy
• Communicating with registrants, potential registrants and relaying communications to Board from Quality Assurance Committee to support activities of the College
• Assisting with consultant projects as required and/or requested by the Registrar
• Performing other related duties and special projects as requested by the Registrar
• Coordinating the online Continuing Competence Program (CCP)
• Coordinating reinstatement application process and ensure compliance with policy
• Coordinating Quality Assurance Committee meetings
• Liaising and advising committee members, consultants, registrants and the public regarding the CCP
• Updating QA Committee news on the College website
• Responding where possible to inquiries and correspondence relating to quality assurance and regulation from registrants, applicants and public
• Contributing regularly to Monthly Updates as it relates to quality assurance issues for publication and distribution to registrants

Attributes:

• Ability to exercise good judgment and protect confidential information
• Attentive to details
• Able to adjust and adapt to ever-changing needs and working efficiently with a high degree of personal initiative
• Ability to interpret governing statutes and other relevant legislation
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
• Able to work well under pressure and to deadlines 
• Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills for a variety of audiences
• Critical thinker and "big picture" thinker
• Displays professionalism and works as a team member
• Complies with administrative policies and office procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Degree in dietetics preferred; degree in business, law or other relevant discipline, or a combination of related education and work experience will be considered
• Quality assurance work experience an asset
• Eligible for registration with the CDBC preferred
• Knowledge of the Health Professions Act and a demonstrated understanding of regulatory functions and related administrative law principles preferred
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office® software programs including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook, the Internet and website management software

Position Summary: Interprets and provides information to registrants with respect to the regulation and practice of dietetics; Coordinates and manages the core functions of registration and the Registration Committee; Assists with registration policy development; Manages electronic and paper files as they relate to registration, ensuring security and confidentiality of records.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working in a collegial manner with the Registrar and College staff to meet regulatory mandate of the College as outlined in the Health Professions Act, Dietitians Regulation, CDBC bylaws, Board and Committee policies
• Coordinating and supporting the work of the Registration Committee and staff to accomplish the goals of the College as set out in the Bylaws and Board policy
• Participating in communicating with registrants, potential registrants and relaying communications to Board from Registration Committee to support activities of the College
• Assisting with consultant projects as required and/or requested by the Registrar
• Performing other related duties and special projects as requested by the Registrar
• Coordinating registration process and ensure compliance with policy
• Coordinating international application processes
• Coordinating Registration Committee meetings
• Maintaining registration statistics and reports, including tracking and monitoring of internationally educated applicants
• Update Registration Committee news and statistics on the College website
• Developing presentation materials (PowerPoint, handouts) and present registration information/orientation sessions electronically or in-person to dietetic interns, registrants, committees, Board and others as required
• Providing Dietitian perspective to Registrar regarding dietetic practice issues that relate to regulatory matters
• Responding to inquiries and correspondence relating to dietetic practice and regulation from registrants, applicants and public
• Contributing regularly to Monthly Updates for publication and distribution to registrants

Qualifications/Required Skills:

Attributes:

• Ability to exercise good judgment and protect confidential information
• Attentive to details
• Able to adjust and adapt to ever-changing needs and working efficiently with a high degree of personal initiative
• Ability to interpret governing statutes and other relevant legislation
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
• Able to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills for a variety of audiences
• Critical thinker and "big picture" thinker
• Displays professionalism and works as a team member
• Complies with administrative policies and office procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Registered Dietitian preferred (minimum 2 years relevant work experience preferred)
• Knowledge of the Health Professions Act and a demonstrated understanding of regulatory functions related to registration an asset
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office® software programs including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook, the Internet and ability/willingness to learn online software program(s)