Deputy Registrar

The Nova Scotia Regulator of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (NSRASLP) is the provincial authority responsible for licensing and regulating audiologists and speech-language pathologists. NSRASLP's legislated mandate is to protect the public by ensuring registrants meet high standards of practice and conduct. Guided by values of accountability, competence, accessibility, professionalism, and collaboration, NSRASLP promotes safe, ethical, and competent care for Nova Scotians. The organization is in an exciting phase of strategic growth and transformation, with initiatives underway to continue to strengthen its regulatory framework, modernize processes, and enhance public protection. NSRASLP is seeking a Deputy Registrar, a collaborative and visionary leader who will play a pivotal role in advancing these priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Registrar/Executive Director, the Deputy Registrar will manage registration and licensure processes, oversee regulatory programs, and lead strategic projects aligned with NSRASLP's operational and governance priorities, acting as a delegate for the Registrar when required.

As the Deputy Registrar you will:

• Oversee registration requirements, applications, renewals, and complex cases.
• Develop and revise regulatory documents, including Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
• Support Board committees and governance development initiatives.
• Lead projects that modernize regulatory processes and enhance public protection.
• Represent NSRASLP at provincial and national forums, fostering harmonization of regulatory practices.
• Manage the registrant database and ensure compliance with legislation, including the Regulated Health Professions Act, CFTA requirements, and Fair Registration Practices Act.
• Administer quality assurance and continuing competence programs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

As an ideal candidate, you bring proven experience in regulatory decision-making, policy development, and interpreting legislation, ideally within a healthcare context. You are a strategic thinker and effective project manager with expertise in governance support and change management. Your technical proficiency with complex databases and digital tools supports your ability to lead projects and contribute to organizational growth. Known for your integrity and professionalism, you apply evidence-based decision-making and demonstrate exceptional communication skills to engage with registrants, government, and key partners. While a health professional background is not required, familiarity with healthcare regulation is an asset. Above all, you are collaborative, adaptable, and deeply committed to NSRASLP's mandate of public protection.

Salary and Benefits

NSRASLP offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 based on qualifications and experience, as well as an excellent benefits program.

How to Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of Peggy Kell at [email protected].

Diversity and Accessibility Statement

"The NSRASLP is committed to creating a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace environment that fosters an experience of belonging, is representative of Nova Scotia's diversity, and promotes culturally aware, safe, and equitable treatment of the publics they serve.

We recognize that equity-deserving groups, particularly those with significant cultural histories within Nova Scotia, have experienced health disparities, poorer health statuses, and valid distrust in the healthcare system. Our journey toward eliminating racism and oppression in our health system starts by acknowledging these truths. But it doesn't end there. As a contributor to regulating a health profession, we are holding ourselves accountable by deepening our commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and accessibility to help improve health outcomes and ensure all Nova Scotians the high quality of care they deserve. We exist to protect the public by overseeing and licensing qualified audiologists and speech-language pathologists, that are committed to growth and deepening their skills and knowledge to provide culturally responsive and respectful care."

NSRASLP will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact Peggy Kell at [email protected].