Director, Nurse Practitioner Negotiations – Engagement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the creation and operational implementation of the NP Negotiations & Engagement department, encompassing planning, systems development, staffing, workflows, governance support, and reporting frameworks.

• Convert strategic objectives into practical operational plans with quantifiable deliverables and timelines.

• Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture rooted in service, responsiveness, and strategic execution.

• Drive organizational change and implementation initiatives within a fast-paced and politically intricate environment.

• Develop and supervise annual workplans, budgets, KPIs, risk management strategies, and performance reporting.

• Act as the primary operational leader for executing the NP Main Agreement mandate.

• Serve as the main operational coordination hub across executive leadership, legal advisors, negotiators, governance structures, and NP engagement processes related to the NP Main Agreement mandate.

• Direct organizational readiness for NP negotiations, including bargaining preparedness, engagement processes, evidence compilation, and negotiation planning.

• Collaborate closely with legal advisors, external negotiators, and NP leadership frameworks to coordinate negotiation strategies and execution.

• Assist in formulating negotiation agendas, bargaining priorities, and consultation frameworks.

• Ensure all negotiations-related activities are legally sound, strategically aligned, and informed by comprehensive engagement with Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in British Columbia.

• Cultivate and maintain strong, effective relationships with the Ministry of Health, health authorities, policy leaders, and system partners.

• Establish NNPBC as a credible, solutions-focused partner in discussions concerning NP workforce planning, compensation, and primary care transformation.

• Lead government relations strategies related to NP practice, negotiations, and policy priorities.

• Identify emerging political, policy, and system risks and opportunities, offering proactive advice to the CEO and organizational leadership.

• Build trusted connections with Nurse Practitioners across various practice settings, geographies, and employment models throughout British Columbia.

• Develop engagement strategies that are inclusive, transparent, and responsive to the diverse experiences and perspectives of NPs.

• Support and empower NP-led structures, ensuring that NP voices significantly influence organizational priorities and negotiation directions.

• Act as a visible and credible representative of NNPBC with NP leaders, committees, and external partners.

• Oversee the development of policy analyses, workforce intelligence, compensation research, and environmental assessments related to NP practice and negotiations.

• Collaborate closely with NNPBC Communications to ensure consistent messaging and strong narrative positioning.

• Prepare high-quality briefing materials, reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Assist with public-facing advocacy and strategic communication initiatives as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduate degree in a relevant field such as public administration, labor relations, health policy, law, business, leadership, or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in areas including labor relations and negotiations, health system leadership, government relations, professional association leadership, and complex stakeholder engagement.

• Proven track record of leading large-scale strategic initiatives or organizational transformation projects.

• Strong understanding of British Columbia’s health system, health policy environment, and political landscape.

• Demonstrated ability to forge and sustain relationships with government entities, professional groups, unions, executives, and frontline professionals.

• Exceptional facilitation, negotiation, communication, and influencing capabilities.

• Proven capacity to lead in politically sensitive and highly visible contexts.

• Experience in establishing operational structures, teams, or programs from the ground up.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan.

• Extended health and dental benefits.

• Generous vacation package.

• Professional development and licensing reimbursement fund.