PHYS BCMA - Senior Medical Consultant

The Team
Our branch supports MSP and MSC, ensuring accurate physician compensation and managing payment schedules like Longitudinal Family Practice and Fee-for-Service. The team of senior leaders, managers, analysts, and support staff provides expertise in policy, data, and operations. We adapt to complex workflows, address emerging issues, and align with the Physician Master Agreement while collaborating with government, health authorities, and physicians to improve systems, enhance transparency, and ensure fair, sustainable remuneration. Together, we play a critical role in strengthening BC’s health care system.

The Role
As a Senior Medical Consultant, you will apply your clinical expertise to support the Medical Services Plan. Your work will focus on reviewing complex medical cases and providing guidance that ensures decisions are consistent with clinical standards and provincial policy. You will collaborate closely with the co-Senior Medical Advisor (job-shared) and the panel of Medical Advisors, contributing to a team that brings clinical insight to operational and policy processes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening trust in the system for both practitioners and patients while working within a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and diverse perspectives.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• M.D.
• Must be licensed by and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) to practice medicine in BC. Physicians not currently licensed by the CPSBC must be eligible to register with the College.
• At least five (5) years of clinical experience

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience in government or medical administration.
• Experience with the British Columbia Fee for Service Payment system.
• Clinical experience obtained within the last five years.

For questions regarding this position, please contact joe.polard@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is part time .5 FTE, 17.5 hours biweekly.
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

In addition to this exciting opportunity, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2017, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2017 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2017. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.