Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)·Vancouver, British Columbia
Oversee day-to-day operation of the Anesthesia Assistant team in alignment with organizational and Canadian Anesthesia Society standards.
Create written protocols for standards of practice and quality assurance related to equipment use.
Support inter-professional collaboration and model effective change management strategies.
Schedule Anesthesia Assistant staff and ensure appropriate coverage including call schedule.
Conduct evaluations and long-term planning; provide information for budget preparation.
Attend and contribute to patient assessment and selection rounds; recommend capital equipment for purchase.
Participate in relief arrangements to accommodate approved leave requests/sick calls and coordinate daily work activities.
Coordinate clinical instruction, education, training, and supervision of Anesthesia Assistant students.
Identify curriculum-aligned lecture topics, develop presentations, provide materials, and arrange guest lectures.
Ensure appropriate student supervision and maintenance of clinical standards of the training program.
Instruct students in technical procedures by demonstrating Anesthesia Assistant techniques in operating rooms and/or simulation laboratory.
Collaborate with educational institutions to ensure quality educational outcomes aligned with program requirements and BCWH/BCCH policies, standards, and guidelines
Anesthesia Assistant Supervisor BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre Vancouver, BC What you’ll do
Oversees the day to day operation of the Anesthesia Assistant team in alignment with organizational and CAS (Canadian Anesthesia Society) standards by creating written protocols related to standards of practice and quality assurance with respect to equipment use to ensure adequate patient care.
Supports and cultivates strong inter-professional collaboration through the development of processes and mechanisms that support positive patient outcomes. Utilizes and models effective change management strategies to achieve goals.
Schedules Anaesthesia Assistant staff, ensuring appropriate coverage including the call schedule.
Conducts evaluations and long term planning; provides information for budget preparation; attends and contributes to patient assessment and selection rounds; recommends capital equipment for purchase to the Surgical Services Program Manager.
Participates in appropriate relief arrangements in order to accommodate approved leave requests/sick calls as determined by department needs; coordinates daily work activities for the AA's and the department.
Coordinates all aspects of the delivery of effective clinical instruction, education, training and supervision of Anesthesia Assistant students. Coordinates and presents lectures by identifying topics in accordance with curriculum guidelines, developing presentations, providing material and arranging for guest lectures. Ensures appropriate student supervision and that clinical standards of the training program are maintained. Instructs students in technical procedures by demonstrating Anesthesia Assistant techniques in operating rooms and /or simulation laboratory
Collaborates with educational institutions to ensure the quality of educational outcomes for students adhere to the requirements of the Anaesthesia Education program and with the established policies, standards and guidelines of BCWH/BCCH What you bring
$50.10 – $62.58 per hour Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9 Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; 0730-1530 Requisition # 201594E What we do BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education. BCW is a part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services PHSA and BCW are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca. Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study. Attention current employees of PHSA: You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca. The internal job posting expires on July 25, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting. If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days. If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.
Graduate from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy plus three (3) years recent related experience in the specialty practice environment, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Completion of an accredited post-graduate diploma in Anesthesia Assistant Technology.
Eligible for membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous-specific racism, systemic racism, and commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups.
Demonstrated knowledge of legislative obligations and provincial commitments in foundational documents (e.g., TRC Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, UNDRIP, Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act).
Ability to supervise, evaluate, teach, and train staff and students; develop and implement training plans.
Comprehensive knowledge of Anesthesia Assistant theory and practices including Canadian Anesthesiologists Society Clinical Practice guidelines.
Effective communication (verbal and written) and ability to organize work.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Market context
In British Columbia, anesthesia assistant supervisor roles are typically in steady demand at major hospital sites and specialty women’s health settings, where clinical coverage and team coordination matter. This role is competitive because it combines respiratory therapy training, specialty practice experience, and supervisory responsibility, while the posted benefits include wellness supports, statutory holidays, vacation, and comprehensive coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the post-graduate credential and supervisory experience before applying.
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