Surveyors - General Application
Description
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Become a Surveyor: Join our Mission to Improve Global Health Care Quality
Link to other available postings (Surveyor Secretariat): https://jobs.jobvite.com/hso-vol/
If you are unsure or do not see an applicable available posting, please apply in this general posting.
Become a Surveyor: Join our Mission to Improve Global Health Care Quality
About Us
At Health Standards Organization (HSO) and our affiliates, Accreditation Canada (AC) and the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH), we are united by a shared vision of safer care and a healthier world. For over 65 years, we’ve been setting the standard for health care quality through innovative programs and services that drive meaningful change across the global health ecosystem.
Why Join Us?
As a Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in empowering health care and social service organizations to achieve national and global standards. Your expertise will help transform care delivery, foster continuous improvement, and advance the health and safety of patients and communities.
Who We Are Looking For
Accreditation Canada is accepting applications for experienced health care professionals residing permanently in Canada, to join our team of over 500 surveyors.
This role is ideal for those with clinical expertise with valid licensure.
We invite applicants with senior-level experience working in one or more areas of health care to apply.
Your Impact
As a surveyor, you will:
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct on-site surveys.
- Assess organizational programs and services against standards of excellence, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Share your expertise to guide organizations in adopting best practices and achieving better outcomes.
Key Details
Location: Canada
Time Commitment: Minimum of two surveys per year (approximately 10 days).
Support: Receive initial training, ongoing professional development, a modest honorarium, and full travel reimbursement as per expense policy. Earn continuing education credits from the First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA), Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
Required Qualifications
- Employment in an organization accredited by Accreditation Canada or a partner organization and located within Canada.
- Senior-level experience working in one or more areas of health care.
- Clinical expertise with valid licensure.
- Experience working with patients, clinicians, administrators, or governance teams on service design or quality improvement initiatives and a strong commitment to improving care quality.
- Proficiency in English (writing and communication)
- Proficiency in technology.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a positive, adaptable attitude.
- Knowledge of Accreditation Canada programs and accreditation processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in French, Italian, German, Greek or Spanish (speaking and understand).
Why This Role Matters
Surveyors are at the heart of our mission to create a culture of excellence in health care. This opportunity allows you to make a tangible difference in improving care delivery while growing professionally in a collaborative and rewarding environment.
How to Apply
This open application is intended for Canadian English-speaking health care professionals interested in becoming surveyors, even if there is no immediate need.
If you wish to contribute to improving the quality of healthcare worldwide, please submit your resume, specifying how your experience meets the desired criteria.
This position remains open at all times. Applications received will be reviewed based on current and future recruitment needs.
If your profile does not match our immediate needs but you meet the qualification criteria, your application will be kept on file for consideration for future opportunities.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Discover More
Learn about the journey of our surveyors and how you can join our mission: Surveyor Journey (https://accreditation.ca/about/become-a-surveyor/).
We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, including visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Personal laptops are required. Please reach out to discuss further if this is a barrier to you applying for this role and we will seek to find a solution.