Current committee opportunities: Apply now

Are you a Doctors of BC member in good-standing who wants to get involved in the association at a meaningful level? With more than 60 member-run committees advocating on behalf of physicians and BC citizens alike, we deal with a diverse range of issues, including policy development, physician health and well-being, continuing medical education (CME), financial management of the Association, and the promotion of health in general.

Diversity and Inclusion are important values for Doctors of BC, and we strive to ensure our governance bodies and committees reflect the rich diversity of our membership in a safe and collegial environment. We therefore encourage all members who have the necessary requirements for any of the following committees to apply. This includes all applicants from different backgrounds in terms of gender identity, race, ethnicity, Indigenous identity, disability, sexual orientation, language, and/or any other areas of diversity or identity.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE BELOW OPPORTUNITIES ARE 11:59 PM (PST) ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024

All applicants must be a member in good standing of Doctors of BC.

If you are interested in serving on any of these committees, please click on the committee name. After reviewing the opportunity, Terms of Reference and Strategic Plan, you may submit your Statement of Interest by completing the online webform.

1. Physician Business Services Oversight Committee – SECOND CALL

Doctors of BC is seeking applications from the membership to fill three Specialist Physician members and three Family Physician members to be appointed to the Physician Business Services Oversight Committee.

The Physician Business Services Oversight Committee acts as advisors and provides feedback and guidance to the Physician Business Services Team as they identify gaps and rising issues in business needs faced by physicians in BC and develop and introduce resources and services to help members.

For further information on the Physician Business Services Oversight Committee vacancies, please click the link above.

All applicants must be a member in good standing of the Doctors of BC.

CLOSING DATE 11:59 PM (PST) ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024

2. Regional Physician Health and Safety Working Group – SECOND CALL

Doctors of BC is seeking one Providence Health Authority physician member for the Regional Physician Health and Safety Working Group.

A Memorandum of Agreement on Physical/Psychological Safety (2022 PHS Agreement) was negotiated as part of the 2022 Physician Master Agreement. The 2022 PHS Agreement outlines expanded support for the physical and psychological health and safety for physicians. This includes a working group in each health authority to engage on matters of importance regarding regional physician health and safety.

It was recognized that structures and processes for physicians regarding physical and psychological safety vary considerably across the province. In some cases, these processes do not exist at all. The 2022 PHS Agreement seeks to establish or rebuild many of these processes so that physicians are better supported and protected in their work environment.

For further information on the Regional Physician Health and Safety Working Group vacancy, please click the link above.

All applicants must be a member in good standing of the Doctors of BC.

CLOSING DATE 11:59 PM (PST) ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024

3. Alternative Payment Physicians Issues Committee

Doctors of BC is seeking one alternatively paid physician (service contract, session or salary) to be appointed as the Chair of the Alternative Payment Physicians Issues Committee (APPIC).

The APPIC is a standing committee of the Doctors of BC that engages with Alternate Payment physicians and advises on issues affecting physicians who receive a portion of their remuneration through salaries, service contracts and/or sessions. 

The APPIC provides input and recommendations on the mandate for negotiations and on the activities of joint Doctors of BC/Government Committees.

For further information on the Alternative Payment Physicians Issues Committee vacancy, please click the link above.

All applicants must be a member in good standing of the Doctors of BC.

CLOSING DATE 11:59 PM (PST) ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024

4. Insurance Committee

Doctors of BC is seeking applications for one Chair to be appointed to the Insurance Committee. Doctors of BC recognises that not every member of the committee will have each skill listed below, but all of the skills will be represented by the committee as a collective group.

The Insurance Committee sets policy regarding all matters related to Doctors of BC member insurance programs, reviews and accepts/rejects proposals made by Doctors of BC employees regarding the insurance programs, provides advice and guidance to the HBTF Board of Trustees regarding benefits provided under the Health Benefits Trust Fund plans, works in cooperation with the Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC), review matters related to the operation of the Physicians’ Disability Insurance plan; recommends plan changes to the BAC for presentation to the Joint Benefits Committee, recommends changes in policy and programs, and new programs to the Board, and reviews requests by members to intervene with insurers and advocate on members’ behalf when the Committee deems the insurer’s actions to be inappropriate.

For further information on the Insurance Committee vacancy, please click the link above.

All applicants must be a member in good standing of the Doctors of BC.

CLOSING DATE 11:59 PM (PST) ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024

5. Physician Health Program Steering Committee

Doctors of BC is seeking one Physician member to be appointed on the Physician Health Program Steering Committee. There are no restrictions on the type of practice or career stage of the member. However, the member must demonstrate a commitment to understanding and articulating the needs and wishes of Doctors of BC members with respect to the role of the Physician Health Program.

The committee governs the Physician Health Program by:

• Periodically developing and approving a multi-year strategic plan;
• Developing and approving annually a work plan and budget for the program;
• Approving annually an operating budget for the program; and
• Approving and reviewing from time to time the policies governing the operation of the Program.

For further information on the Physician Health Program Steering Committee vacancy, please click the link above.

All applicants must be a member in good standing of the Doctors of BC.

CLOSING DATE 11:59 PM (PST) ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024

6. Shared Care Committee

Doctors of BC is seeking one Alternate Family Physician member-at-large to be appointed to the Shared Care Committee. The Family Physician is a Certificant in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP or equivalent) and currently practicing within the entire scope of family practice.

The Shared Care Committee’s mandate is to facilitate collaboration among FP’s, Specialists, FP’s with Focused Practice and other health professionals to identify and address issues that impact the care of patients.

For further information on the Shared Care Committee vacancy, please click the link above.

All applicants must be a member in good standing of the Doctors of BC.

CLOSING DATE 11:59 PM (PST) ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024

7. Specialist Services Committee

Doctors of BC is seeking one Diagnostic Specialist Alternate Member to be appointed to the Specialist Services Committee.

The Specialist Services Committee facilitates collaboration between the Government, the Doctors of BC and the Health Authorities on the delivery of the services of Specialist Physicians to British Columbians and to support the improvement of the specialist care system. 

For further information on the Specialist Services Committee vacancy, please click the link above.

All applicants must be a member in good standing of the Doctors of BC.

CLOSING DATE 11:59 PM (PST) ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024

8. Tariff Committee

Doctors of BC is seeking one Family Physician Member to be appointed to the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues.

The Tariff Committee is authorized to study all matters concerning medical economics and report the same to Board of Directors. This includes:

• Reviewing and recommending Fee Guide changes submitted by Sections,
• Providing information, clarification and direction to Sections and members on MSP billing matters and policy, and
• Maintaining protocols and policies related to the process to make Fee Guide changes.

For further information on the Tariff Committee vacancy, please click the link above.

All applicants must be a member in good standing of the Doctors of BC.