asmith, Author at BCHR - BC Health Regulators

2026-04-13

BCHR accepting applications for Support Workers (ongoing)

OVERVIEW: On behalf of participating regulatory colleges, BCHR is accepting applications for Support Workers. As a Support Worker, you will assist individuals in navigating a regulatory health college’s complaints process when those individuals have alleged that a regulated health practitioner has committed an act of sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, or discrimination. […]

2026-04-01

Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) now in force

On April 1, 2026, the Health Professions Act (HPA) was repealed and replaced by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). On the same day, updated regulations for health professions to align them with the HPOA also came into effect. How health professions are regulated in BC The Ministry of Health establishes the framework […]

2026-02-06

BCHR accepting applications for Support Workers

2026-01-28

BCHR issues request for proposals (RFP) for development of framework for Support Programs required under HPAO

OVERVIEW: BCHR is seeking a qualified firm or consultant to develop an evaluation framework for three support programs required under the incoming HPOA. The framework will assess the effectiveness, impact, and efficiency of the programs, and will inform future improvements. LINK TO RFP ON BC BIDS: https://bcbid.gov.bc.ca/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/224256 DETAILS: In 2022, […]