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BCCOHP’s committees are established by the Board and filled by the Nomination and Appointment Committee. Currently at BCCOHP, we have 10 committees organized into three types: regulatory, professional standards and Board committees.*
Committee membership includes public members and oral health professionals. Our committees are comprised of individuals who reflect the importance of diversity, gender equality, professional experience, knowledge and skill.
*Note that this committee structure will change when government repeals the Health Professions Act (HPA) and replaces it with the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA).
Do you want to participate in decisions that will help reimagine oral health care oversight and improve health outcomes for oral health patients in BC? If yes, we invite you to submit an application to join one of our committees.
This leadership opportunity is open to oral health professionals and members of the public. The opportunity to apply will remain open until midnight on Sunday, February 2.
The Nomination and Appointment Committee that oversees the committee member recruitment process encourages applications from individuals who identify as Indigenous. BCCOHP has a strategic priority to incorporate meaningful Indigenous involvement in decision-making, and to adopt practices that uphold anti-racism, cultural safety and humility.
All board and committee members who identify as Indigenous have the opportunity to participate in a supportive Community of Practice that is led by and for Indigenous people.
If you’re passionate about safe and ethical oral health care, and you’d like to contribute to our work of protecting the public, you should consider applying.
The terms of reference for each committee lists the desired competencies. In addition, the Nomination and Appointment Committee has identified areas of expertise that are particularly relevant for public committee members, such as finance, human resources and education.
The Nomination and Appointment Committee encourages applications from individuals who self-identify as Indigenous.
This is a broad call for committee applications. You will have the opportunity to indicate which ones meet your skills and interests. Any eligible applicants not selected for committees during this current round of openings may be added to our roster for future opportunities.
BCCOHP’s committee structure will change when government repeals the Health Professions Act (HPA) and replaces it with the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA).
Committee and working group membership can require a significant time commitment. The time commitment is dependent on the committee and its current workload.
Committee members are compensated in keeping with our Board, Committee and Working Group Remuneration and Expense Policy (PDF).
You’ll need about 30-45 minutes to respond to the questions in the application form.
Before starting the online application process, please make sure to read the Guide for Committee and Working Group Members (PDF), the Committee Terms of Reference and the Eligibility Policy (PDF).
A completed application form and resumé must be submitted to committees@oralhealthbc.ca no later than midnight on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
The Nomination & Appointment Committee will review and seek to fill the available positions on each committee based on each applicant’s skills, knowledge, experience and area of interest. The final membership lists will then be submitted for Board approval in early March.
New committee terms will begin on April 1, 2025.
Candidates who are being considered for a committee membership appointment will be asked to complete a Declaration of Interests form (PDF) before their appointment is confirmed.
Applicants who were not selected for committees during this current round of openings may be added to the roster for future opportunities.
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest in serving on a BCCOHP committee. To ensure that your application moves forward, please ensure it is complete and submitted prior to the deadline, as we are unable to follow up on incomplete applications. If you have questions, please email committees@oralhealthbc.ca prior to the deadline. Applicants who have been selected to move forward in the process will be notified in February.
Committee term lengths are subject to change should government enact the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) prior to the term end date. For more information, please visit the Superintendent’s website or the Ministry of Health Professional Regulation Website.
If you have any questions, please email committees@oralhealthbc.ca. Please also review:
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Complaint matters that cannot be resolved at the Inquiry Committee stage result in a referral to the Discipline Committee for disciplinary action including a notice of a public hearing under the Health Professions Act.
View the Discipline Committee’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The Inquiry Committee oversees investigations and the consent resolution of complaints in accordance with the Health Professions Act.
View the Inquiry Committee’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The Quality Assurance Committee is responsible for developing, administering and maintaining the program that promotes continuing competence for oral health professionals.
View the Quality Assurance Committee’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The Registration Committee is responsible for granting registration and certification. The committee reviews and monitors the policies, procedures and provisions for registration and certification in the best interest of the public, and decides whether to approve or deny non-routine applications for initial registration, annual renewal and reinstatement.
View the Registration Committee’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The Sedation and General Anesthesia Committee assesses the compliance of registrants and dental facilities with the sedation and general anesthesia standards.
View the Sedation and General Anesthesia Committee’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The Patient-Centred Care Committee establishes a patient relations program to seek to prevent professional misconduct, reviews standards and guidance from the patient perspective, and develops and oversees public interest initiatives.
View the Patient-Centred Care Committee’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The Standards and Guidance Committee develop, manage and review BCCOHP’s professional standards and guidance documents, and establish working groups to develop and revise documents based on subject matter.
View the Standards and Guidance Committee’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The Nomination and Appointment Committee determines the required knowledge, skills, expertise and diversity required for committee members. The goal of the committee is to recommend members with the required skills, knowledge and experience to make decision-making at the College more streamlined and effective.
View the Nomination and Appointment Committee’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The Audit and Risk Committee’s mandate is to assist the board in fulfilling its obligations and oversight responsibilities relating to financial planning and reporting, the audit process, internal control systems and risk management.
View the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The Governance and Human Resources Committee is responsible for reviewing BCCOHP policies on governance and human resources and making recommendations to the board for the development of the same. They are also responsible for the evaluation and improvement of the function and performance of the board and board members and job performance of the registrar.
View the Governance and Human Resources Committee’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The IPAC Standards Working Group was established to develop standards and guidance for Infection Prevention and Control for BCCOHP. The working group will take into consideration existing IPAC standards from the legacy colleges, including guidance for the COVID-19 Pandemic. The working group is accountable to the Standards and Guidance Committee.
View the IPAC Standards Working Group’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The Recordkeeping Standards Working Group was established to develop recordkeeping standards and guidance for BCCOHP. The working group will consider existing recordkeeping standards from the legacy colleges to develop standards for all OHPs. The working group is accountable to the Standards and Guidance Committee.
View the Recordkeeping Standards Working Group’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The Sedation and GA Standards Working Group was established to draft BCCOHP Sedation and GA Standards for recommendation to the Standards and Guidance Committee. The working group will take into consideration existing Sedation and GA standards from the legacy colleges. The working group is accountable to the Standards and Guidance Committee.
View the Sedation and GA Standards Working Group’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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The Quality Assurance (QA) Working Group (WG) is established to develop a modernized QA program applicable to all oral health professionals (OHPs), from the design stage through to post-implementation. The WG reports to the Quality Assurance Committee (QAC).
View the Quality Assurance Working Group’s terms of reference (PDF) here >>
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