Director, Nurse Practitioner Negotiations & Engagement

Nurses & Nurse Practitioners of BC•Vancouver, BC

74d•CA$130,000 - CA$140,000•Remote

About The Position

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC) is seeking a bold, politically astute, and highly relational leader to serve as the inaugural Director, NP Negotiations & Engagement. This is a rare opportunity to lead a transformational body of work at a pivotal moment for Nurse Practitioners and the health system in British Columbia. The Director will be responsible for building and leading a new provincial function focused on NP negotiations, advocacy, government relations, and member engagement. This role requires a leader who can move seamlessly between strategy and execution: someone capable of establishing operational infrastructure from the ground up while simultaneously building trust with NPs, influencing government relationships, and leading organizational readiness and strategic coordination for complex negotiations. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director will serve as the operational and strategic lead for the organization’s NP Main Agreement work and broader NP engagement strategy. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in negotiations, labour relations, health policy, government relations, interest holder engagement, and organizational leadership, alongside exceptional political judgment and relationship management skills. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in ambiguity, can navigate high-stakes environments with credibility and calm, and is energized by building something foundational that has the potential to shape the future of health care in British Columbia. The work of this role will help shape the future structure of NP engagement, advocacy, and compensation discussions within British Columbia’s evolving health system.

Requirements

Graduate degree in a relevant discipline such as public administration, labour relations, health policy, law, business, leadership, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in one or more of: Labour relations and negotiations, Health system leadership, Government relations, Professional association leadership, Complex interest holder engagement
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale strategic initiatives or organizational transformation efforts
Strong understanding of British Columbia’s health system, health policy environment, and political landscape
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government, professional groups, unions, executives, and frontline professionals
Exceptional facilitation, negotiation, communication, and influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to lead in politically sensitive and highly visible environments
Experience building operational structures, teams, or programs from inception
Comfortable working within modern digital, remote collaboration, and knowledge-work environments
Fully remote; successful candidate must reside in British Columbia and be able to travel regionally as required
Ability to work independently and effectively within a high-performing remote work environment
Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively within dynamic and high-visibility environments
Flexibility to occasionally accommodate meetings, engagement sessions, or operational requirements outside standard business hours
Capacity to meet the physical requirements of the role, including prolonged computer-based and virtual work

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare negotiations or labour relations
Experience working with professional associations, regulatory environments, or member-based organizations
Knowledge of NP practice environments and primary care systems
Understanding of governance and Board relations in the non-profit or association sector

Responsibilities

Lead the establishment and operationalization of the NP Negotiations & Engagement department, including implementation planning, systems development, staffing, workflows, governance supports, and reporting structures
Translate strategic direction into actionable operational plans with measurable deliverables and timelines
Build a high-functioning, collaborative, and accountable team culture grounded in service, responsiveness, and strategic execution
Lead organizational change and implementation efforts within a rapidly evolving and politically complex environment.
Develop and oversee annual workplans, budgets, KPIs, risk mitigation strategies, and performance reporting
Serve as the primary operational lead for the implementation of the NP Main Agreement mandate
Serve as the central operational coordination point across executive leadership, legal counsel, negotiators, governance structures, and NP engagement processes related to the NP Main Agreement mandate.
Lead organizational preparation for NP negotiations, including bargaining readiness, engagement processes, evidence development, and negotiations planning
Work closely with legal counsel, external negotiators, and NP leadership structures to coordinate negotiations strategy and implementation
Support the development of negotiation agendas, bargaining priorities, and consultation frameworks
Ensure negotiations-related work is legally sound, strategically aligned, and informed by robust engagement with NPs in BC
Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with the Ministry of Health, health authorities, policy leaders, and system partners
Position NNPBC as a credible, solutions-oriented partner in discussions related to 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, advising the CEO and organizational leadership proactively
Build trusted relationships with Nurse Practitioners across practice settings, geographies, and employment models throughout British Columbia
Create engagement approaches that are inclusive, transparent, and responsive to the diversity of NP experiences and perspectives
Support and enable NP-led structures, ensuring NP voices meaningfully shape organizational priorities and negotiations direction
Serve as a visible and credible representative of NNPBC with NP leaders, committees, and external partners
Oversee development of policy analysis, workforce intelligence, compensation research, and environmental scans related to NP practice and negotiations
Partner closely with NNPBC Communications to ensure aligned messaging and strong narrative positioning
Prepare high-quality briefing materials, reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations for executive leadership and the Board of Directors
Support public-facing advocacy and strategic communications initiatives as required