Technical Writer, Quality Assurance and Accreditation

Come work as a Technical Writer Quality Assurance and Accreditation with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Technical Writer Quality Assurance and Accreditation to join the Quality & Utilization team. Apply today to join our team!

As a Technical Writer Quality Assurance and Accreditation with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Support Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in meeting and sustaining compliance with external assurance and accreditation programs including Accreditation Canada and other regulatory or certification bodies.
• Work and partner with organizational clinical and quality leadership this role is responsible for the development coordination and standardization of documentation required across the organizations quality assurance programs.
• Ensure that evidence procedures and supporting materials are clear accurate and aligned with external standards while supporting a shift toward continuous quality improvement and ongoing readiness for accreditation activities.

This work is framed within VCHs commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety Anti-Racism Equity Diversity and Inclusion and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Health Sciences Communications Public Administration or a related field supplemented with five or more years of experience in technical writing preferably in healthcare quality or regulatory environments or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Experience supporting accreditation certification or regulatory compliance initiatives (e.g. Accreditation Canada) is preferred.
• Experience working in complex health systems or large organizations is an asset.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong writing editing and document design skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret synthesize and translate complex clinical and operational information and standards into clear and actionable documentation.
• Knowledge of healthcare quality frameworks accreditation standards and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
• Practices the recognition inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret standards and translate them into action.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to accuracy consistency and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic evolving accreditation environment.
• Proficiency with document management systems and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  
  
  

As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.