Legal Assistant

Who We Are 

The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC, or the College) is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The College regulates over 10,000 health professionals across British Columbia, including chiropractors, massage therapists, naturopathic physicians, and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists.  

Formed on June 28, 2024, through the amalgamation of four provincial health profession regulators, the College was established as part of the Ministry of Health’s initiative to modernize the health profession regulatory framework in B.C. Its primary role is to protect public health and safety by licensing and regulating health professionals and the settings in which they practice. This includes ensuring that every health professional within its purview is fully qualified to provide safe and ethical care.  

About This Employment Opportunity 

The College is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support the work of Legal Services within the Office of the Registrar (“OTR”). The Legal Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the effective creation, management, and flow of legal records and documents that support a wide range of functions across the OTR, including Legal Services, the Privacy Office, Policy & Legislation, Records Management, Support Programs, and Governance/Government Liaisons. 

Reporting to the Executive Director – Office of the Registrar, the Legal Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to both the Legal Counsel and Paralegal. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining physical and electronic files, drafting and sending correspondence to internal and external parties, coordinating meeting logistics and materials, and supporting the timely progression of legal and investigatory matters through a structured bring-forward system. 

It is essential for all College staff to contribute to a team approach with a public protection focus, delivering efficient services that align with and enable the College to meet its regulatory, strategic, and operational goals. 

Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

Provide administrative support for both the OTR Legal Counsel and Paralegal.   

Assisting with creation and maintenance of physical and electronic files.    

Drafting and sending correspondence.   

Booking meeting rooms, preparation of any AV required.  

Drafting meeting agendas, collating meeting materials.  

Creating and monitoring a “bring forward” system for specific timelines.  

Providing administrative support to OTR legal counsel, paralegal, Executive Director as directed. 

Organizing and setting up meetings, conference calls, and video conferences.  

Qualifications and Skills  

Graduate from a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program.  

A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, either within a regulatory body or litigation environment.   

Exceptional organization skills with strong attention to detail.  

Proficient with the use of SharePoint, PowerPoint, OneNote, Adobe and Excel, in addition to standard Microsoft tools including Outlook and Word.   

Professional judgement, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.   

Knowledge of health profession regulation including understanding of the HPA and the HPOA would be an asset but not required.  

Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.  

Tech savvy with excellent working knowledge of cloud computing systems and Microsoft Office suite.  

Demonstrated ability to work productively within a team but also independently.  

Organized and detail oriented.  

Collaborative spirit with a passion for fostering regulatory excellence.  

An individual who meets either the established formal qualifications or the accepted equivalency may be considered equally for this role.
 

Compensation and Perks 

The compensation for this position ranges from $51,780 to $64,725 annually, based on a 37.5-hour work week. The starting salary will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, the salaries of peers within the same range, market conditions, and other relevant considerations. 

CCHPBC offers a competitive compensation package and paid time-off package. Other perks include flexible hybrid work arrangement (required team days in-office), professional development opportunities, and office closures for the 11 statutory holidays in B.C., as well as Easter Monday and Boxing Day. 

Application Process 

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter on our careers portal on our website, www.cchpbc.ca/about/#careers, by March 16th, 2026. This position will remain open until filled, but priority will be given to applications received by the deadline. References, education and credential verifications, and a criminal record check may be required for final candidates. Internal applicants will need to submit an application with the HR team by March 2, 2026. 

Preference will be given to local candidates with the flexibility to work on-site as required. Please note that this position is only open to candidates authorized to work in Canada, and relocation assistance will not be provided. 

The College provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us when contacted for an interview or assessment. All accommodation information will be kept confidential. 

We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.