Position summary
Reporting to credentials analyst supervisor, registration department, the credentials analyst will assist in conducting preliminary assessments for international medical graduates, associate physicians, physicians applying for registration and licensure in the assessment class, and for physicians applying for registration and licensure under the Canadian free trade agreement.
The credentials analyst will determine if the applicant has the relevant training and experience to qualify for registration and licensure.
Duties and responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- conduct preliminary assessments to determine whether the applicant has the relevant training and experience to be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
- manage incoming pre-screening assessments for potential applicants
- compile and review required documentation
- liaise with third party recruiters regarding additional documentation required from applicants
- review the credentials of applicants who are international medical graduates, associate physician applicants, and Canadian free trade applicants to determine whether they qualify for registration and licensing under the Health Professions Act and CPSBC Bylaws
- prepare applicant’s file for presentation to the Registration Committee if an eligibility ruling is required
- analyze the applicant’s credentials with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada specialty, subspecialty, special program, and/or area of focused competence diploma requirements
- analyze the applicant’s credentials as a general practitioner with the requirements set out by the College of Family Physicians of Canada, under the Health Professions Act, and CPSBC Bylaws
- analyze the applicant’s credentials with requirements set out by the provincial or federal authorities related to that area of practice
- follow up with applicants to provide supporting documentation or additional information about training, experience or credentials
- review the applicant’s registration history with other medical regulatory authorities (i.e. monitoring, complaints, disciplinary or other issues)
- create summaries in preparation for Registration Committee meetings
- prepare monthly statistics for the registration department
- develop policies and procedures related to international medical graduate credentialing
- other related duties as required
The employee in this position is expected to perform professionally and make proper and sound decisions. With access to a wide range of confidential information, which may be governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the employee must make informed decisions regarding the release of information.
Skills and qualifications
Required skills and qualifications include:
- post-secondary education with training in administrative practices or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- excellent analytical and investigative skills
- ability to interpret, research and apply complex standards to provided information
- attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- demonstrated high level of initiative, time management and organizational ability
- excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- excellent editing and proofreading skills
- working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint
- ability to organize and set work priorities
- ability to work both independently and as a team member
- ability to maintain a calm demeanour during busy or stressful times
- ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information a must
- background in health care or familiarity with medical language is preferred
- previous experience interfacing with patients or the public is an asset
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia has been recognized as one of BC's top employers since 2011 and as a certified Living Wage Employer in BC since 2025. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees. We offer an excellent working environment including a hybrid work-from-home/in-office model, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
The College is committed to our ongoing journey to be a diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work. All interested applicants, regardless of age, family or marital status, physical or mental disability, race, colour, religion, place of origin, and ancestry, Indigenous identity, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation political belief, socio-economic background, criminal conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment and selection process.
The College values the strength diversity brings to our workplace, so if you’re excited about a career at the College but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the current job postings or you are not ready to apply yet, we encourage you to create an employee profile in the careers portal and our HR team will be able to see your skills and proactively match you with other roles more closely aligned to your experience and skillset.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC is located on the unceded and traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples―the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-ulh Sníchim speaking peoples―the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.
We acknowledge the rights and title of BC First Nations whose territories span across the province. These territories recognize that laws, governance, and health systems tied to lands and waters have existed here since time immemorial.
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